HOOPER, Betty Tudor Of Kairanga, Palmerston North - On December 9, 2012, peacefully in the presence of Crellan at Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Crellan, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Annemarie (Fielding) Murray (deceased) and Julia (Wanganui), Annette and Phil McGurk (Fielding). Much loved nan to Cody, Marlana, Jared, Simone, and Brett and loved great-nan to Tayla, Amber-Rae and Indigo.''A patient sufferer at rest''A Celebration of Betty''s life will be held in St Mark''s Methodist Church, Grey Street, Fielding on Friday, December 14, at 1.30 p.m., followed by private interment. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Arohanui Hospice, PO Box 5349, Palmerston North would be appreciated or will be received at the Service. Communications c/- PO Box 24, Palmerston North Betty is in the care of Rose City Funeral Home. Phone (06) 354-8888.