Obituary of Betty Broughton

The family of Betty Broughton wishes to announce her peaceful passing at home on May 8, 2021. 

Betty was born June 1, 1933 at Alexis Creek, one of 11 children born to Scots immigrants Sandy and Margaret Robertson.  The Robertsons moved to the Mud Lake Ranch at McLeese Lake in 1937.  Betty attended the school her father helped build, went to high school in Williams Lake, and then continued her education at normal school.  Her first teaching job was at Red Bluff School in Quesnel. 

Frank unknowingly met his future wife, Catherine Betty Robertson, while still a toddler in the Chilcotin. 

Frank and Betty got to know each other at community events and married on February 4, 1956 in Williams Lake.  The Broughton’s had three children:  Heather, Glen and Bruce.  Betty taught at the Alexandria school while the children were young, before staying home to help manage the ranch. 

She and Frank were involved in community organizations, including the Alexandria Hall Society, Alexandria Women’s Institute, Quesnel Co-op, Alexandria Plow and Pull, and many other community functions.  They very much enjoyed local dances and were a pleasure to watch.

They loved having all the grandchildren together and many happy occasions took place at the Broughton home.

Frank and Betty are survived by their daughter Heather (Dwight) Gaddess; sons Glen (Colleen) Broughton and Bruce (Leanne) Broughton; grandchildren Darryn (Pam) Gaddess, C. Eloise (Ludo) Niënhuis, Dustyn (Jen) Gaddess, Dave (Sarah) Gaddess,  Christine Gaddess;  Jodi (Steve) Wogan, Tyler (Rebecca) Broughton, Tyson (Vanessa) Broughton; Ryan (Alli) Broughton, and Derek (Matija) Broughton; Betty’s sisters Lorna Currie, Audrey Broughton, and Joy (Russ) Colombo, and sisters-in-law Bonnie Robertson; Frank’s sisters Eileen Dell, and Noelle Rowat; as well as 18 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A gathering will be held Saturday, July 2 at 1:00 p.m. at the Alexandria Hall in honour of Frank and Betty.  Everyone is welcome.