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Betty Cooke Harris

October 29, 2010 By Haskett Funeral Homes Leave A Condolence

Betty Cooke Harris

On Friday, October 29, 2010 at Stratford GeneraI HospitaI, Betty (Rose ellzabeth) Harris of Mitchell and formerIy of Seaforth, in her 81st year. BeIoved wife of the Iate Robert M. Harris (2008). DearIy Ioved mother of ShirIey and Tony WoIfkamp, Ronald and Catharine Harris and Vickie and Larry (Skinny) Broome, aII of Mitchell. Ioving grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of six. Missed by sisters-in-Iaw Bea Cooke, CIinton; Audrey (WaIIy) Motershead, B.C.; Yvonne (Gord) Dougherty, Goderich; Dianne (Steve) ArgyIe, BayfieId; Grace (GIen) Hodgins, Crediton; Kaye Harris of HoImesville, and their famiIies. Besides her husband Robert, she was predeceased by a granddaughter Amanda, sibIings Ken Cooke, VioIet MacAdam, EtheI (EIdon) Yeo and Tom (Mary) Cooke, and her parents Kenneth and EtheI (Hutton) Cooke. There wiII be no funeraI home visitation. A pubIic memoriaI service wiII be heId at the Whitney-Ribey FuneraI Home, 87 Goderich Street West, Seaforth on Tuesday, November 2 at 1:00pm. Pastor Stephen HiIdebrand wiII officiate. Interment MaitIandbank Cemetery, Seaforth. MemoriaI donations to the RoyaI Canadian Iegion Br. 128, Mitchell or Iegion Br. 156, Seaforth; or Heart & Stroke Foundation wouId be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
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  1. Kaci

    November 10, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    Hello, we do not know each other but I am writing to you in regards of the loss of your dear family member, Betty Harris. I saw your obituary in the classifieds and I would like to send my deepest sympathy. It seems so unfair that death should have the power to take away someone you love and it can be most difficult to bear.

    The Bible, however, holds out a wonderful hope. The Scriptures indicate that it is possible to be reunited with your dead loved one in the near future right here on earth – Psalms 37:11. Although this is a time of sadness, I would like to direct you to some encouraging and comforting information that can be shared amongst you and your family. A sample of it is contained in the online brochure “When Someone You Love Dies” found at:

    http://www.watchtower.org/e/we/index.htm?article=article_00.htm

    (Once you click on the above link, just click the right arrow on that screen to continue reading)

  2. Al and Pat Koehler

    November 7, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Dear Ron, Shirley, Vicky and family
    Sorry to hear about your MOM.
    “Thinking of you”

  3. chris ducharme

    November 2, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    Dear Vickie and Larry, So sorry to hear of your moms passing, I just read it on line and am sad to say I missed the wake and funeral. Our condolences go out to you and your family at this time of sorrow, Allan and Chris Ducharme

  4. Bob & Shirley Brugger

    November 2, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Dear Vicki, Ron, Shirley & families,
    Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear mother/grandmother.

    Bob & Shirley & families

  5. Leo and Sharon Medd and family

    November 2, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Dear Shirley, Ron, Vickie and families,
    We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time

    Sharon & Leo & family

  6. Keith Murray

    November 2, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    We would like to extend our sympathies and condolences to the entire family.

    Keith, Cindy and families

  7. Sandy Hulley Robinson

    November 2, 2010 at 1:00 AM

    I could never express in words what a good friend and neighbour Betty and the whole Harris family was to all of us as we grew up on the farm at Winthrop. They made our lives a lot more fun for sure. It was common for Bob and Betty who maybe weren&&single&&t quite done their partying yet some nights, to come to our house at 2 or 3 am and jump right into the bed of Mom and Dad and make them get up to keep the party going. “Get up Margie, you can sleep when you&&single&&re dead”, Betty woud say. They helped us through some sad times in our lives but there were a lot more happy times I remember. Now Betty is finally “sleeping” although I just can&&single&&t believe it. I would like to think she is somewhere smoking a cigarette, a drink in her hand arguing with God about who and who should not get into heaven. Bless your soul Betty. We will miss you.
    Vickie, Shirley and Ron and families, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    The Hulley Family

  8. Gery and Sharon Haynes

    November 1, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Dear Shirley, Tony and family, Our deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of your dear Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

  9. Courtney Fuhr

    November 1, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Betty was a phenomenal lady. She was the butterfly to our neighborhood; always watching to make sure each house was safe and by the end of the day knew exactly what went on. We will miss that a lot, but now there&&single&&s a butterfly above your chair so we know you&&single&&re still with us. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, they are amazing people – they were very lucky to have a mother/grams like you in there life. I thought of you like a grandma just like Vickie is like a mom to me and Becki like a sister. Gone but never forgotten, “don&&single&&t cry because it&&single&&s over, smile because it happened.”

  10. Trish Nigh

    November 1, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    My sincere condolences on the loss of your dear mother. She was such a nice, fun loving person, leaving memories to many in the community. I remember when going home to spend time with my own dad, she always watched and had that great smile, and fantastic wave from her special spot in her living room, acknowledging my arrival back home in Seaforth. I truly enjoyed the phone talks we had when she was residing in Mitchell. She will certainly be missed by many of us. Keep her memories close and dear to your hearts, as I know I will.
    Sincerely: Trish Nigh

  11. Trish MacGregor

    November 1, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    Thinking of you at this sad time. May good memories, and the care of those around you help to bring you comfort in the days and weeks ahead.

  12. Carol Murphy

    October 31, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Dear Vicki & Skinny,Tony & Shirley Ron & Cathy Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Mother. You will miss her very much but keep your memories of her in your hearts & she will be with you always. Carol

  13. Ann (Rivers) Preszcator

    October 30, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    Dear Family:
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
    Ann

  14. Patti Fuhr

    October 30, 2010 at 2:00 PM

    Today I lost a special friend. She was an awesome lady and we shared many cups of teas together and a few beers. I always enjoyed the time I spent with her and she would brighten my day when I was down and boy I had many of them. She will truly be missed and she impacted my life in a big way! My thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. Now when I sit on my front porch and enjoy my cup of tea I will have fond memories of you Betty! Love Patti

  15. Dennis and Lida and family

    October 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Shirley, Tony and family; Vicki, Skinny and family; Ron, Cathy and family; our deepest sympathies on the loss of your mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother – she was a very outgoing, lovable person – she lived life to the fullest and always enjoyed herself – you will have many memories of her that you can cherish forever – thinking of you all.

  16. Jim and Agnes Scarrow

    October 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
    Jim and Agnes Scarrow

  17. Donna and Harry Arts

    October 29, 2010 at 11:00 PM

    Vickie and Skinny: Our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family, with the loss of your mother, Vickie. Our thoughts are with you.

  18. Walter and Sandra McKenzie

    October 29, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    Dear Shirley and Tony and Harris Family
    Please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. Loosing a loved one is never easy. Treasure your memories.

  19. John & Karen

    October 29, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Dear Shirley,Tony,Ron,Cathy,Vickie,Skinny and family:
    Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the passing of your mom. I know she will be dearly missed by all of you.

  20. Anette and Mike Kelley and Family

    October 29, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    Dear Shirley and Tony and Harris Family
    Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom.
    You&&single&&ll always miss her but she&&single&&ll also always be in your heart and your memories.

    Thinking of you
    Love Anette and Mike and Family

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