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Betty Lou Thomson
July 27, 1947 - July 17, 2024
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On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Betty Lou Thomson of Vernon passed away peacefully at the Kelowna General Hospital at the age of 76. She is predeceased by her husband Charles (Chuck, Papa Shuck) Smith; sister Beverly Thomson; brothers Robert, Bill and Allan Thomson; sisters-in-law Klare and Bernice Thomson; and nephew Andrew Thomson.
Betty is survived by her children, Roberta Gizen, Shannon Becker, Cheryl (Don) LaRocque, Charlie (Kathy) Smith, Patrick Smith, and David Smith; grandchildren, Tyson, Brittany (Matt), Sydney, Kael, Jordan, Chris (Tammy), Jennifer (Marcus), and Stephanie (Dennis); eleven great-grandchildren; and her sister-in-law June Thomson.
Betty worked as the office manager for the Osoyoos Medical Centre and subsequently Desert Doctors until she retired in 2012. She loved gardening, reading and above all else, family. Betty travelled as often as she could home to Alberta to visit her siblings, nieces, and nephews.
While Papa Shuck was alive, they spent hours in their yard together and enjoyed each other’s company immensely.
Betty lived in Osoyoos, BC for 39 years before moving to Vernon, BC in 2019. Once she moved to Vernon, she continued to enjoy her family and gardening, volunteering at the Schubert Centre, and always looked forward to her Lady’s Coffee Group.
She will be remembered for her smile, quick wit, and humour.
The family would like to thank the support teams at the Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins Cancer Centre, Vernon Jubilee Hospital, Kelowna General Hospital, her GP Dr. Paul Mori, and her dear friend Charla Kelly.
Their exceptional care and support for both our mom and for us during this extremely difficult time was unfaltering.
Donations can be made In Betty’s honour to the BC Cancer Foundation at https://bccancerfoundation.com/ or by mail to
BC Cancer Foundation
150-686 W. Broadway
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 1G1
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Ltd.
The Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Cheryl LaRocque
Relation: Step-Daughter
We will forever miss you. You are so loved.
From: Margaret JEAN Fowler
Relation: a friend
My friendship with Betty was short–but in the time I knew her, we had many laughs, great times and outings. We both enjoyed the coffee group in our complex–she always had some wit to share. Betty was a gem–a great person–taken too soon. My condolences to all her family–cherish the memories she left for all of you–they never go away. Hugs to all. Marg Fowler
From: Judy Dallas
Relation: Knew her from her tremendous work at Desert Doctors in Osoyoos over many years
Betty was always so pleasant, helpful, caring…and with a sense of humour that really made one have a giggle or two!! She was missed when she retired!! Have good memories of her, and know her entire family will have many to look back on with love and pride. Be with the angels, Betty
From: Wendy & Ron Hiller
Relation: friends/former neighbours
Such a really wonderful Lady,
Service Schedule
Private service arrangements have been made.
Memorial Gifts
Donations can be made in Betty’s honour to the BC Cancer Foundation at https://bccancerfoundation.com/ or by mail to
BC Cancer Foundation
150-686 W. Broadway
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 1G1
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