January 9, 1931 – January 18, 2018
SHUPE, The Reverend Jean Elizabeth (Betty) B.A., B.S.W., M.R.E. – Peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2018 in her 88th year at St. Joseph’s Villa, Dundas, Ontario. Loving wife of 65 years and best friend of Albert Shupe, cherished and devoted mother of David (Sheila), Greg (Jill), Tom (Andrea), Mary (Rick) and Nancy (Calvin). Beloved grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; predeceased by her mother and father, Ruth and Austin Major and brother Don. Betty led a life of service to others, beginning with three years as an elementary school teacher before leaving the profession to raise her family of five children. In addition, Betty was active with the Big Sisters Association and foster parent to three boys for several years. When her children were all in school, Betty returned to university to earn a combined Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Social Work. This led to a second career, initially as the first certified social worker at St. Joseph’s Villa and later as their Coordinator of Resident Services for a total of eight years. Betty then returned once again to school at Emmanuel College, where she was ordained in 1987 as a United Church minister. She served as minister at Glen Morris United Church for three years, and then qualified as an Intentional Interim Minister and served at eight different churches throughout Ontario. Over the years, Betty and Al travelled extensively throughout the world and enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends. The family would like to express their gratitude to the caring and compassionate team at St. Joseph’s Villa, Birch Trail Unit, where she spent the last year of her life. Friends will be received at Turner Family Funeral Home (formerly Cattel, Eaton and Chambers) 53 Main Street, Dundas, Ontario, on Monday, January 22 from 6:00-9:00p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Mark’s United Church, 1 Lynndale Dr., Dundas at 11:00a.m. Tuesday, January 23. Reception to follow in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
few people that we have met truly carried the heart of an Angel, and the determination of a Lion. She loved life, loved her family, loved her husband, and her love touched every single person she met…we know….Betty touched ours….
I am so sorry to hear of Betty’s passing. My sympathy to you all. Unfortunately l will not be able to be with you as l am recovering from hip replacement surgery.
Linda
Our deepest sympathy. You are at peace!
Loved by all. Never forgotten!
My deepest sympathy.
Deepest condolences.
My deepest sympathy to mr shupe and family. I will miss seeing Betty walking circles around all of us in birch. She loved to go without her chair and would only sit in it if she needed to rest for 2 seconds. Keep on walking betty. Rest in peace?
To all the Shupe’s – There can be no regrets at the end of a life well lived. God has blessed her and all of those she touched.
Hi Al and family,
John and I send our deepest condolences. I have fond memories of the mighty women we were during our days at Emmanuel College and those gatherings Betty hosted so graciously in your home. She was a woman of power and grace and such energy! She lived an abundant and faithful life.
My condolences to the Shupe family in your loss of a lovely lady. I remember the proud Mom and Dad introducing us to their new daughter at the Board of Education – on the way home from the hospital. My thoughts are with you all.
Our deepest sympathies to you Al and your family. We will remember you and Bet coming to the farm market in Lynden. We wish you God’s peace. Love the girls at Josmar Acres.
My deepest condolances to the family.
I do believe that I was one of Betty’s elementary school students and do have very fond memories of her as a teacher.
If any of the family reading this would like to see a class photo with her in, I still have one here.
My sincere condolances on your loss.