Catherine "Betty" Elizabeth (Bricker) Cyr

Catherine (Betty) Elizabeth Cyr was born on September 16, 1942 in High River, AB and passed away peacefully at home in Pincher Creek, AB on May 8, 2024 at the age of 81 years.

She was predeceased by her parents Joan and Urban Bricker.

Betty will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 62 years, Rodney (Rod); children Bernice (Brett Wuth) Cyr, Rhonda (Bruce Kachowski) Casson, and Russell (Jo-Anne) Cyr. She was blessed with eight grandchildren; Charmayne (Riley) Barrett, Dominic (Kendall Clarke) Cyr, Stephanie Anderson, Thomas Anderson, Brandon (Nicole Reser) Cyr, Shania (Lane Crawford) Casson, Greggory Anderson, and Samantha (Dillon Pond) Cyr; as well as two great grandchildren, Jake Reser and Everly Cyr.

Betty is also survived by sister Karen (Allan) Hurl, brother Barry (Patricia) Bricker, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Betty married Rod in High River on October 14, 1961, and moved to the Cyr Dairy Farm south of Pincher Creek, where they resided until 2010 when they moved to their current home.

Betty was very involved in her community, belonging to various groups including CWL, the Canadian Sheep and Wool Commission, Lethbridge Exhibition Board, and the Farm Women’s Network. She also served as a member of the University of Lethbridge Senate representing Pincher Creek and area.

Over the years, Betty traveled Southern Alberta in the summers judging various baking, canning, and sewing events at community fairs.

Betty had a passion for gardening, herbology, cooking, and sewing. She has shared her wealth of knowledge over the years with her family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that people plant something special in their own gardens in memory of Betty.

A Prayer Service was held at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM.

Betty was laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery following the Funeral Mass.

The family invited guests to join them at Vertical Church following the services for a luncheon.

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