Betty Ann Durant

April 16, 2023

Betty Ann Durant passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16 with family by her side in Maple Creek, SK at the Southwest Integrated Health Care facility where she was a resident in long-term care.

Betty is lovingly remembered by children: Perry (Lorie) Durant, Sherree (Rolf) Zeis, Sharleen (Doug) Ulrich, Ryan (Chantone) Durant, and Jason (Nadine) Durant, and 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered by her sister Nellie (Roy) Matthews, brother Harry (Carol) Fletcher and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Betty was predeceased by her husband Doug, her parents Elma and Burt Fletcher, her older brother Eugene and his wife Jeanie, and sister Beatrice Cole.

Betty was born on September 21, 1938, in Watson, SK. She grew up on the family farm North of Quill Lake, SK. Betty was full of life and always ready for an adventure. She moved to Regina with her sister Nellie and attended beauty school to become a hairdresser. She married Doug on June 30, 1960 and they had five children over the next several years.

Betty was creative and artistic – whether in her garden, painting a picture or sewing her heritage teddy bears. She always stayed active golfing, curling, baking, playing cards and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Many fond memories were created at backyard wiener roasts, trips to Cypress Park and hiking in the hills in Eastend.

Betty’s devilish sense of humour and zest for life remained even though dementia took a lot of her life’s memories from her.

Her legacy will live on through her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all who knew her.

The family wish to express their heartfelt thank you to all staff of the Wolf Willow Health Center in Eastend and the Meadows House in Maple Creek for their excellent, compassionate care of Betty.

Messages of Condolence

I send my deepest sympathy in this time of sorrow. The Bible gives a wonderful hope and promises that your loved one will soon live again in a peaceful paradise on the earth where death will be no more. (John 5:28, 29; Acts 24:15; Revelation 21:4)

- Gale Ellis

Now Betty and Doug can stroll the streets of heaven.

- Curt, Gwen Humphrey

I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. My sincere sympathy to all of you. She was so much fun to be around with and I have many fond memories of her and your Dad.m

- Mae Gleim

Sincere condolences to the Durant family. John and I remember your parents fondly. We always enjoying meeting them at Jack's Cafe for Saturday morning breakfasts and getting together to play cards. We will remember your mom as being such a kind, caring and compassionate person. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Sincerely, John and Sandra

- Sandra and John Gilroy

Heartfelt sympathies and prayers during this time of separation from your mother, grandmother and great/grandmother Daryl & Eileen

- Daryl & Eileen

Sincere condolences to Perry, and all your family Howard and Jean.

- Howard Packard

My sincere sympathy to all of Betty’s family. I enjoyed getting to know Betty in Eastend. She was always so friendly and kind. My children and I were lucky to have Betty and Doug as our neighbours for a while.

- Charlene Hayes

So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom, Betty was such a kind, sweet lady. Our sincere sympathy to all of you.

- Mike, Twylla & Taylor Kinch

I always enjoyed the time we spent with Aunt Betty, Uncle Doug and all the Durant gang! Take care of yourselves during this difficult time.

- Dave &Bernadette Fletcher

Please accept our deepest condolences. We have many great memories of this lovely, talented lady. I think of her every time I see a brightly painted front door. She always said that every town block needed some pizzazz!! Ron & Beth Lundsten

- Ron & Beth Lundsten

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