Obituary of Betty Jean Kehl

KEHL, Betty Jean

Betty Jean Kehl passed away on February first, 2021 at Hawthorn Woods Care Community in Brampton. She was originally from Kitchener.

Betty is survived by her daughter Virginia Marsella (Maurice) of Brampton ON, sons Larry Kehl (Maxine) of St. Charles, ON, Steven Kehl (Jeannie) of Parksville, BC, Robert Kehl (Paulette) Calgary AB, Donald Kehl (Ann) of Nanaimo BC. Cherished Nana to Michael Marsella, Stephanie, Gregory, Janet, David, Jeffrey, Allison, Jenna and Michael Kehl. Betty was also great Nana to Justin, Jayden, Owen, Isaac, Matthew, Angelina, Megan, Taylor, Alex, Evelyn, Breanna, Madison, Hayley, Lee, Sheridan, Charlotte, and Cameron. 

She is preceded in death by her parents Jean and Melbourne Whittaker and her sister Pat Hartos.  Betty was also preceded in death by her husband Earl and by her daughter Suzanne Bowyer.

Betty worked for Sears in Fairview Mall for 25 years. After retirement Betty and Earl moved to the French River. Betty became an accomplished gardener. People would stop along the river to admire her gardens.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, from 1:00-3:00pm on Saturday September 10, 2022.

Condolences to the family and memorial donations to Alzheimer Society may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.