Betty Rose Dracass

  • Betty Rose Dracass
  • Date of Passing: October 4, 2024
  • Born: July 30, 1949

Obituary

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Betty Rose Dracass on Friday October 4, 2024, at Bethesda Regional Health Centre.

Betty was predeceased by her husband Ken, parents Jim and Norma Coles and her only sister Karen Verbeke.

The joy in her life was her family and they brought her the greatest happiness. Betty’s son Brian (Edmonton, Alberta) taught her through long distance communications to appreciate and love the game of baseball, enjoying their mutual love for the Toronto Blue Jays. Daughter Heather Heinrichs (Langdon, Alberta) provided the extra love, glue and strength to keep the family moving forward. Brian Heinrichs, her son in law, who taught her not to take herself too seriously. Grandson, Brenden Heinrichs (Calgary, Alberta), who introduced her to the delicious world of Vietnamese cuisine and taught her to love the little things in life. They had many road trips, adventures searching out antiques. Granddaughter, Kaeden Heinrichs (Langdon, Alberta), whose quiet strength will take her far as a Registered Nurse (RN). The multiple letters between each other were cherished. As well, great grandson Isaac Heinrichs who made being a family all the more special.

Besides her children, grandchildren and great grandson she is survived by her niece Aynsley Scott (Stan), their children Carson and Cole and her nephew Tobin Verbeke (Lindsay), their children Tori and Turner, her brother-in-law Dan Verbeke and sister in law Irene Stevenson (Larry).

Betty moved several times as a child from Waskada, Manitoba, to Headingley and onto Carmen as her father worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway. As a young person, Betty, was part of the 4-H movement and was a member of the United Church of Canada and joined the Canadian Girls in Training. She was a voracious reader all her life and from an early age knew her passion was to teach. Betty attended the University of Manitoba after graduating from Carmen High School. For 30 years, she enjoyed working with children, first as a teacher and then as an educational assistant (EA), where she developed a strong bond with children requiring modified educational practices. It was at this time she became acquainted with a special group of women, who would be her mentors and steadfast supporters. This group was a great source of support throughout the years, especially during her illness. Judy was all a true friend or sister could be and much, much more. Bev, provided ever lasting friendship and support.

A private burial will take place at Woodlands Cemetery, Treherne, Manitoba.

Funeral Details

Cemetery

  • Woodlands Cemetery
  • 51088 Road 43N, Treherne
  • Directions: (Google Map)

Arrangements

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