Elizabeth "Betty" Pinzhoffer

Betty was born in what was then Kitchener- Waterloo and moved to Toronto with her family when she was three years old. Unfortunately both she and her sister contracted polio which caused many medical complications in later life.

Betty attended grade school and high school in Toronto and graduated from Oakwood Collegiate.

After high school Betty went to work for The Prudential Insurance Company and was promoted to assistant section supervisor. She left Prudential for Trans Northern Pipelines after several years.

Betty left Trans-Northern to attend Teacher's College in Toronto and became a teacher in 1961. After teaching for a few years Betty went back to University and obtained her degree in 1965. Betty then moved to Calgary where she taught elementary school and then was hired by the University Elementary School in 1968. She moved back to Toronto in 1969 and took her Real Estate license in 1970.

Betty enjoyed playing sports. Badminton, bowling, volley ball in high school, and tennis were her particular favourites. Needless to say she was very good at all of them.

She did volunteer work at the Toronto Zoo, making the long trip out every Sunday to do her part. When she moved downtown and the Zoo was too far away she volunteered at Women's College Hospital and spent many hours there.

Betty loved to read, especially mysteries and science fiction but all subjects interested her and kept her mind sharp. Every Saturday she was immersed in the Globe puzzle. Scrabble games with her sisters were hotly contested.

However, her abiding interest was bridge. Betty was an excellent player and until the use of oxygen limited her mobility she would play three times a week. She made many friends in the various groups she played with and was always ready to deal the cards.

Betty was a traveler as well. After her first trip to Jamaica she was truly bitten by the travel bug. Followed trips to Europe, Greece, Yugoslavia, Italy, Bahamas and a cruise to the Galapagos Islands as well as trips to Florida with her family.

As an aunt Betty was wonderful. Ever ready to baby sit and take time to be with her nephew, Chris. The two of them went to many movies and dinners. When Chris was older politics was the order of the day in their discussions.

Betty was adamant that this gathering was not to be a sad occasion but rather a celebration of her life. By coming together and recalling the time spent with her we are honouring that wish.

As a sister, an aunt, and a friend. she will be remembered always.