MILLS (nee PHELAN), Josephine Leona Elizabeth (Bettye) – born January 30, 1927 in Vancouver, BC to Jessie and Henry Phelan, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2019 at Amica Arbutus Manor in Vancouver, with her family at her side. Bettye is predeceased by husband Jack, son Bernie, grandson Spencer, and sisters Mary Jones (Art)and Pat Sadler (Maurie). She is survived by her children: John (Myrna), Elizabeth Costello (Paul), David (Debbie), Mary Bagan (Gordon), Martha McKay (Phil) and Angela McKay (Brian), many grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Bettye will be sadly missed by all who knew her and will be remembered for her devotion to her family, her friends and her faith. Bettye lived in Vancouver most of her life, attended King Edward High School and graduated from St. Paul’s School of Nursing. Married in 1950, she and Jack started a family soon after, and her focus became raising her children. Bettye returned to nursing in the late 70s and worked part time at St. Vincent’s Hospital. Bettye was an active parishioner at Saints Peter and Paul Church for over 60 years.
The family extends its sincere appreciation and thanks to Dr. Brad Fritz, the staff at Amica Arbutus Manor, and the palliative care team who provided wonderful and attentive care.
Prayers will be offered at 7:30 pm, Thursday, February 21st at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 1430 West 38th Avenue, Vancouver where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev Frank Landry at 10:30 am on Friday, February 22nd. Interment at the Gardens of Gethsemani, Surrey.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Covenant House or to a charity of your choice.