Obituary of Elizabeth Walker

Elizabeth (Betty) Walker (nee Hill) - Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, March 3, 2016 in her 84th year, at Parkview Home in Stouffville, Ontario, where she received devoted care by staff while living with Alzheimer's disease. Betty will be forever in the hearts of her children Tom (Tarah Persaud), Mary, Jim (Carol nee Anderson), David (Connie Boudens) and her grandchildren Jason and Matthew. Betty was predeceased by her son Andrew. Betty was born on June 15, 1932 in Unionville, Ontario, to devoted parents Alf and Eileen Hill. She was the cherished sister of Violet (Jack Steele), Anne (Charlie Douglas, deceased), David (deceased) and wife Beverly, Ruth (Tom Shultz, deceased), Patricia (Bill Todd) and Lan (Ngai Chu, deceased) and aunt of Janet, Joanne, Angela, Danny, Elizabeth, Tom, and Mary. Betty attended the Ontario Teachers College as a single mother of five young children, a truly amazing accomplishment. She embarked on a long and fulfilling career as an educator and librarian at Walter Scott Public School in Richmond Hill. She adored her students and was thrilled to share with them her love of literature. Betty then fulfilled her ambitious goal of completing her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Toronto, attending classes in the evenings as a part-time student while continuing to work full-time and raise a family: a tremendous source of pride and inspiration for anyone who knew her. Visitation will be held at the DIXON-GARLAND FUNERAL HOME, 166 Main Street N (Markham Road), Markham on Saturday, April 2 from 10 am until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of York Region. Online condolences can be made at www.dixongarland.com