Elizabeth Millington

1941 ~ 2016

It is with heavy sadness that the family of Elizabeth “Bette” Gaye Millington, beloved wife of G. William Millington, announce her passing in Medicine Hat on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at the age of 75 years. Bette was born in Lethbridge, AB, on March 15, 1941. She married Bill on December 6, 1975, in Medicine Hat, where she resided until her passing. Over the years, Bette was a loving and devoted foster mother to more than 300 children. Her creative, kind and witty disposition gave way for the many hours of reading, sewing, cooking, gardening and canning as well as drawing and painting, which was a way she could share her many talents with her family. Bette was especially proud of the birth of each of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her fondest memories included her 70th birthday celebration and most recently her 75th birthday party at her home. Bette was honoured to receive the Foster Parent Service Award for 30 years of dedicated service, which was proudly displayed in her home. She loved dogs, especially Misty, a West Highland White Terrier, her long-time companion. Bette will be lovingly remembered in the hearts of her husband, Bill; children, Rory Dean (Karen Leier) Crawford; Penny Jo-Lane (Scott) Bergdahl; Richard Allen (Sheri) Millington; Robert Bradley Millington; Michelle LeBlanc Millington; Michael Dean Millington; sister, Pat (Frank) Reeder; grandchildren, Justin, Dakota, Sienna, Kody, Kassidy, Cruz, Gavin; and great-grandchildren, Kaysia and Jordyn. She was predeceased by her parents, David and Dorothy Loreé and stepson, William Joseph Millington. The Funeral Service will be celebrated at Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13 Street S.W., Medicine Hat, on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend Dr. Daniel Gales officiating. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Bette’s name directly to  the Canadian Red Cross, 398 Aberdeen Street S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 0R2. Condolences may be expressed by visiting our website at www.cooksouthland.com) Honoured to serve the family is

Cook Southland Funeral Chapel, 901 – 13th Street S.W. Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 4V4 Phone 403-527-6455