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Betty Herman

March 17, 1937 ~ May 20, 2013


Betty Herman passed away suddenly on May 20, 2013 in Creston, BC, at the age of 76 years.

Betty was born to parents Rudolf and Ida Herzog on March 17, 1937 in Whitemouth, MB.

She married Otto Herman on March 31, 1952 in Kelowna, BC. They lived in Rutland, BC for a couple of years before moving to Dunmore, AB, near Medicine Hat, AB. In 1955/56 they moved to their farm in South Hays, AB where they were until July 2012. After celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary they moved to Creston, BC.

Betty was a very active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, local chapter of ADRA (Adventist Disaster and Relief Agency) and many community gatherings at wherever she was. She also enjoyed spending her time cooking, baking, sewing, gardening and always being with people.

Betty was predeceased by her father, Rudolf Herzog in 1951 and her mother, Ida Herzog Woodkey in 1999.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Otto Herman; daughter Brenda Reed of Olympia, WA; sons Daryl and Merlin of Dixonville, AB, Randy of Chetwynd, BC, Barry of Kelowna, BC; brothers Henry of Michigan and Ed of Kelowna; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; two nieces; one nephew and many, many friends.

A Funeral Service was held on Saturday May 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Creston, BC, with Pastor Ian Cotton and Pastor Josue Molina officiating.


Any friends wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so to the local chapter of ADRA - 713 Cavell St., Creston, BC, V0B 1G4.