September 6, 1937 - December 19, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Betty Faye Monroe (nee Chidlow) on December 19 /2024 surrounded by her family.
Betty leaves to mourn her children Linda (John) Cutler, Russell (Gemma) Groves, Allan (Linda) Groves Cathy (Grant) Baker and Laurie Groves. She is also
survived by her sister Wendy (Wilson) Andre.
Grandchildren Mandy Johnson, Kevin Cutler, Kyle (Karly) Groves, Pamela (Brad) Schafer, Kayleen (Dan) Matte, Randi (Brandon) Guay, Steven Baker, Amber Baker and Megan Groves.
Great-Grandchildren Gage and Seren Johnson, Jack and Camlin Cutler, Chase and Knox Groves, Quinn and Eli Schafer, Elaina, Waylan and Cora Matte, Alexander and Riley Guay.
Betty was born in Chilliwack , B.C. on September 6/1937 to Eric and Joan Chidlow. Betty married Gordon Groves in January of 1955 and started her family. Despite having five young children she found time to be a lady of The Royal Purple and was a member of The Horticultural Society. Unfortunately Betty and Gordon divorced, and she met and married Vern Monroe. They moved to a remote area of Prince George, Punchaw where they pursued Vern’s life long dream of building and running a cattle ranch which they named High Meadows Ranch. Betty was very involved in the ranching community. She was at one time President of The Punchaw Cattlemen’s Association as well as many other duties. In Punchaw Betty made many lifetime friends with attending parties, brandings and a ladies group they affectionately called “Stitch and Bitch”.
In the fall of 1989 Vern and Betty retried from ranching and moved to Mud River. While living there, Betty pursued her dream of opening her own Silk Flower
shop which she named “B’s Flower Basket. She also displayed her goods at The Crafter’s Corner and the Prince George Exhibition where she won many awards.
Shortly after Vern’s passing in December 2012 Betty decided to move to town. She enjoyed her town life and made many more close friends who would often come for coffee as all were welcome, the pot was always on!
When her health declined due to a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s she moved to Simon Fraser Lodge where she was until her passing.
A Celebration of Life will be held on January 25, 2025 11:00 - 1:00 at the Bon Voyage on Hwy. 16 West.
In Lieu of flowers the family asks you make donations in Betty’s name to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Published in the Prince George Citizen on January 16, 2025.