Bertha “Betty” Borger nee Bender
September 8, 1918 – August 24, 2022
It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of my mom-Nanny on august 24, 2022 with family at her side after a brief residency at Princess Court. Sadly, she passed away 2 weeks before her 104th birthday.
Mom was born in Saskatchewan to parents Emelia and Henry Bender. She was the oldest of seven children and the last to survive. Her family moved to Winnipeg when she was young. Coming from a large family, she entered the work world at a young age. At 22, she married my dad, Ed Borger, and I came along a few years later, but no brothers or sisters. We left Winnipeg, travelling south, then west and settled in Dryden where my dad went into business (Central Garage) with Joe Lobreau. We made our home on Queen St., living next to a family that would become lifetime friends. The reason I mention this is because this friendship was built on love, laughter, and support through the years right to this day. Mom enjoyed curling, volunteering, driving those needing rides, truck shop and any other organization she could help. She was a lifetime member of the First United.
She leaves behind only daughter Joan (Leandre), grandkids Chantalle, Edward (Christine), great grand kids Dalton Legros, Quinn (Jacqueline) Kiddie, Nathan and Quade Kiddie, Jenna (Tyler) Goulet, and Connor (Stef) Goulet. She was Nanny to many whom she loved dearly.
She was predeceased by her parents, my dad (Ed), sisters Pat Watson, Millie Borger, Vera Smith, brothers Hank, Wilfred, and Clarence Bender.
She was an amazing, determined lady, willing to help anyone in anyway. She loved her family; her grandkids topped the list. Hair, makeup, clothes, and jewellery were absolutely necessities. She gave each and every one of us advice before she passed away and didn’t think twice about using her age to get her way. We will certainly miss her. We thank the nurses and staff of Princess Court for always treating her like the 103-year-old lady she was.
We love you mom, and we will certainly miss you. There are many loved ones up there waiting for you.
“Heaven gained another angel today”
“A life well lived”
A Traditional Service will take place on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 1 p.m. with Alice Bloomfield officiating at the First United Church.
Interment is to follow at the Dryden Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the First United Church in Betty’s memory.
Condolences may be posted to www.dcfh.ca
