Obituary of Eliza Janey Pettersen
Eliza Jane "Janey" Pettersen
(November 14, 1929 - December 4, 2020)
Janey Pettersen of Camrose, Alberta, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020, at the age of 91 years.
On February 18, 1978, Janey married Olaf Pettersen, and they moved to Camrose in 2005, from Daysland.
Janey was known for her love and adoration for her family. If loved ones weren't doing well she was sure to be thinking and praying for them. She was a Christian who loved poetry and puzzles. Her garden was always in full bloom and she would often tell stories of what the birds, squirrels, and deer had been up to in the yard. She loved the smell of lilies and she always had fresh cookies. She enjoyed watching baseball in the summer and hockey in the winter with Olaf by her side.
When Olaf passed away in 2015 Janey had some quality time with her son Neal until his passing in 2016. Janey sold the family home and moved into Bethany Meadows where her sister Iris lived. She spent time with her sister often, visiting, doing puzzles, and swapping books until Iris passed away in 2017.
For the past 4 years, Janey has been under the nurturing care of the staff at Bethany Meadows.
Left to cherish her memory are her sister Lily Brown; grandchildren Steven, Mary, Jacqueline, Jennifer, and Leslie; and great-grandchildren Doug, Logan, Layna, Sofia, Sam, Sarah, and Thaddeus.
Janey was predeceased by her parents C.N. and Lily Butler; husband Olaf Pettersen; son Neal Sicklesteel; and twelve siblings.
A private service will be held. Inurnment will take place in the Daysland Cemetery.
If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Janey's name are gratefully accepted to the charity of one's choice.
