ORTMAN: Elizabeth Marie
April 29, 1935 - September 8, 2014
It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Elizabeth Marie Ortman at Humboldt District Hospital on September 8, 2014 at the age of 79 years. Betty is survived by her six children: Patricia (Frank) Eilersen of Saskatoon; Norman (Reginna) of Humboldt, Rhonda (London), Amanda (Jeff) Pfeil and Emersyn, Deanne (Steve) Snell and Colden; Deborah (+Thomas) Barry of Martensville, Jason (Allie), Ashley (Graham); Brian (Janet) of Humboldt, Ryan, Justin, Kimberly; Bernard (Gail) of Humboldt, Lindsy, Brittany (Michael) and Westyn, Matthew (special friend, Taylor); Barry (Janice) of Dawson Creek, BC., Alisha (Chris) Burton, David (special friend, Nicole), Jesse, Hailey. Betty is also survived by her sister Ida. Betty is predeceased by her husband Theodore; parents Melvin and Elizabeth Prafke; father and mother-in-law Theodore and Elizabeth Ortman; son-in-law Thomas Barry and brother Bunt. Betty was born in Spruce Lake, Saskatchewan on April 29, 1935. Betty's family moved to Lashburn in 1940, and she completed her high school education at Lashburn. Betty's decision to move to Humboldt in 1953 to attend the St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing would determine her career path as a Nurse, and also her family life. These two choices would set the stage for the next 60 years of her life. Betty graduated in 1956 and received the award for highest mark in Theory. She then obtained her RN designation. Betty met and fell in love with her 'Soul Mate' Theodore and they married on June 12, 1957. They were partners in all aspects of their lives from raising their family, their farming career and retirement activities - there was never one without the other. Betty was a dedicated nurse for 34 years at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Due to health issues, she left her nursing career in 1990 and retired in 2000. Betty's interests and hobbies included gardening, sewing, cooking, dancing and curling. She was very involved in community activities. Betty was passionate in every aspect of her life; she was compassionate, loving and lived life to the fullest. Mom, grandma, great grandma you had a 'Heart of Gold' and we will miss you dearly. Memorial Donations may be made to Humboldt District Hospital Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A Prayer Service was held on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Both services were held at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church. Con-celebrated by, Fr. Paul Paproski OSB and Fr. Daniel Muyers OSB. Interment followed at St. Augustine R.C. Cemetery Humboldt. Memorial donations in Betty's memory maybe directed to, Humboldt District Hospital Foundation (Ronald Bell Cardiac Endowment Fund) or Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to MALINOSKI & DANYLUIK FUNERAL HOME Humboldt.
