September 13, 1924 - May 26, 2024
With great sadness we announce the passing of Elizabeth Waldroff nee Broadhurst, age 99 years old, of Didsbury Alberta. She passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 in Calgary, Alberta comfortably surrounded by family. “Betty” Waldroff was born on September 13, 1924 to Samual Charles Archibald and Catherine Broadhurst in Didsbury. She married Edward Watson Waldroff on August 15, 1949 and raised two children, Keith Edward and Linda Anne.
Betty and Edward farmed 14 miles west of Didsbury from 1949 to 1984. Betty was a founding member and secretary for the local branch of the Zella Women’s Institute. As a younger woman she loved her garden, reading, cribbage, her family and was an active member of the United Church.
In 1985, Betty and Edward retired from farming and moved to Didsbury, and enjoyed playing golf, cards, knitting, crocheting and volunteering in the community.
Her final years were spent at Aspen Ridge Lodge in Didsbury and then Age Care - The Manor, in Calgary. Many thanks to the health care workers that provided her with exceptional care and showed great empathy and kindness.
Betty Waldroff was predeceased by siblings, Millie Brown, Ethel Reinhardt, Bill Broadhurst, Doug Broadhurst and Catherine Broadhurst. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Linda Serrao (Nick); three grandchildren, Dave (Chantal), Michael (Michael-Holly) and Susan; seven great-grandsons, Traeland, Eason, Tristan, Jace, Kade, Rhett and Nash; sister, Winnie Cornforth (Ben) of Cochrane and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service was held at Knox United Church in Didsbury on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Messages of condolence for the family may be left at www.prairierosefunerals.ca
