Elizabeth Jean Schiller

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, Mom & Grandma.

Elizabeth (Betty) passed away at the North Shore Hospice at the age of 79. She was predeceased by her parents Jean and Fred and is survived by her husband Dan, brother Bob, daughters Andrea (Per), Margo (AJ) & Julie (Kevin) and grandchildren Ruth, Desmond, Owen & Rosa.

Betty was born in Vancouver and grew up in the Kerrisdale area. She graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Education and later earned an Early Childhood Education diploma. Betty married Dan in 1973, and they settled in North Vancouver where they raised their three children and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Betty spent her working years teaching elementary school in Vancouver, and preschool in North Vancouver. She touched many children and families throughout her career, often running into former students and parents while out in the community.

After retirement Betty fulfilled her lifelong dream of traveling the world, visiting South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. She cherished her family and friends and spent time with them as often as she could.

Betty will be remembered for her positive energy and outlook, always seeing the good in every situation. She was courageous and brave, never gave up, and continued to live the best life possible during her time with cancer.

Her family wishes to thank all of Betty’s doctors and the medical teams at Vancouver Coastal Health who took such good care of her.

She will be dearly missed and never forgotten.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the future.