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ALLAN, Elizabeth Muriel Colborne (Gellatly)

ALLAN, Elizabeth (Beth) Muriel Colborne Gellatly
September 14, 1920 to December 6, 2010

Unexpectedly passed away at her new home in Kelowna at the age of 90 years. Beth was predeceased by her husband Gordon in 1992. She will be sadly missed by her daughters Lynn McKenzie, Jean Smith, Taylore Sinclaire (Bill Acheson), Judy Kunzli, Claire Ewbank (Alan) and her grandchildren Jennifer (Cameron), Jason (Kris), Heather, Marisa (James), Austin, Dean, Kristi, Michael, Karli, Steven, Glen and 6 great grandchildren.

Beth was a lifetime member of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch No.26 and the BC Dragoons Whizzbang Assoc. Beth was born in Kelowna to Arthur (Muriel) Gellatly, youngest son of David E. Gellatly, patriarch of the Gellatly Nut Farm. Beth was the bookkeeper of the family business Comet Delivery Service that Gordon and his partner started up after the war. Beth was known for her sense of humour, many hours of volunteering with the Auxiliary, organizational and cooking skills and her love of gardening.

A memorial service will announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Beth's name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Gellatly Nut Farm Society,2375 Whitworth Rd., West Kelowna,BC V4T 2K3

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mem.com.

Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.

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