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Betty Yon
May 10, 1928 - January 16, 2013
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<div itemprop="description">Betty passed away peacefully with her family by her side at NRGH on January 16, 2013.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> Betty was born and raised in Nanaimo and proud of it. She was better known as one of the Ganderton girls until she met Leo Yon from Wellington who stole her heart. In 1946 she called Jingle Pot Road home and still did before she passed away. Betty had many accomplishments. She was best known for Betty&rsquo;s Coffee Shop for the best burgers in town. Betty volunteered her time over the years to organizations such as Wellington Community Association, Nanaimo Pensioners, ten pin Bowling Association, the Cavallotti Lodge and what ever else she could lend a hand to. Betty lived life to the fullest and was always helping others. Her beautiful smile, witty sense of humor and huge heart will be missed by all. Betty was a wonderful Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt and friend.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> Betty is predeceased by husband Leo Yon, Companion Raymond James, baby daughter Leola, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her 3 Sisters: Josie (Henry), Ellie, Harriet (Cyril), 5 children: Janice Caruso (Frank), Gary Yon (Kim), Greg Yon (Melwyn), Cindy de Ruiter (Bert), Meg Landry (Kevin), 15 Grandchildren: Brandi (Marty), Brian (Monica), Micheal (Mel), Tyler (Michelle), Amy (Chris), Jennifer (Chad), Karla (Brad), Lindsay (David), Nicole (Tomi), Jamie (Brock), Misty (James), Jason (Barb), Trisha (Dave), Tina (Ray) and Trevor (Rebecca) 22 Great-Grandchildren: Riley, Sara, Jazmine, Spencer, Josh, Carter, Riley, Matthew, Megan, Landon, Carlena, Peyton, Caitlyn, Logan, Grady, Calli, Gavyn, Jackson, Emmalee, Jaxson, Natalie, Jade, Jordon&nbsp;Kyla and Easton many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> You are invited to celebrate Betty&rsquo;s Life on Saturday Feb 2, 2013 at 1pm at Cavallotti Lodge 2060 East Wellington Road, Nanaimo.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to A.L.S Society/BC/North Central Island Chapter by clicking the link under the &quot;Donations&quot; tab of this page. <br /> </div>