JONES, Elizabeth Carruthers August 9, 1924 - May 18, 2008 Elizabeth Jones passed away peacefully at Rosedale Hospice on Sunday May 18, 2008 with her family at her side. Betty was born in Vulcan, AB and spent most of her early years around the Barrhead/Freedom area where Alfred and Lizzie Haughton had their homestead. She left home moving to Edmonton in 1939, with subsequent homes in Whitehorse, YK., Edmonton, AB., White Rock, B.C. then Calgary, AB. in 1978. Betty made friends easily everywhere she lived, being active in many organizations and church groups. She also found time to stay in touch with childhood friends and others across Canada. Her careers included working the family farm, waitressing at the Westlock Hotel and in Edmonton; Order picking for Marshall Wells, Cashier at the Silk Hat restaurant, singing with a club band and nylon mending for Woodwards. She then worked for the Sears catalogue office in Whitehorse and White Rock, Cashier for the Co-Op in Cloverdale in addition to being an exceptional homemaker, mother and wife. Betty was very creative and resourceful sewing clothes for herself and her children, designing and making costumes, oil painting, painting pottery, knitting, writing, photography and maintained an interest in all things artistic. She was known for her cooking and baking and passed these skills on to her three children in addition to her love of music and dance. She was also known for her love and compassion for others, all animals and the outdoors. Betty and Ken celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary May 15. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her as an example of true friendship and those that benefited from her community service. Mom is fondly remembered and greatly missed by her children; Dale (Leslie) Jones, Marilyn (Kurt) Clements, Sandra Jones, cherished grandson Ben Clements. Betty has left us to be reunited with her family and beloved friends, who have gone on ahead. May she enjoy and rejoice in her new life, free from the cares of this world. A Memorial Service will be held June 14, 2008, 2:00 p.m. at The Garden Foursquare Church 1227 48 Avenue NE. Calgary, AB. In lieu of flowers, please make donations directly to Hospice Calgary Foundation, ( Rosedale Hospice), Suite 900, 833 - 4th Avenue SW, Calgary AB T2P 3T5. Personal Alternative Funeral Services, Calgary & Red Deer (403) 216-5111