Obituary of Betty Jean Lofgren

Betty Jean Lofgren

(January 13, 1940 - July 1, 2021)

Betty Jean Lofgren of Camrose, Alberta, formerly of Rosalind, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the age of 81 years.

Betty Jean Lofgren (nee Skattebo) was born on January 13, 1940 in Camrose, Alberta to parents Elvin and Margaret Skattebo. She was the older sister to Bonnie and they grew up in Rosalind, Alberta and enjoyed small-town life with family and friends. Every summer she and her family would take vacations exploring areas around Banff or travelling to the United States. These family trips were very special and memorable. Growing up in Rosalind, Betty enjoyed attending community hall dances, visiting the Benz Cafe, watching sports during the sports fun days, and hanging out with her friends. 
After completing her schooling in Rosalind, Betty attended McTavish Business College in Edmonton. She worked for a few years as a teller at the Bank of Montreal before beginning her career with Alberta Fish and Wildlife in Camrose. She was the office manager there for 25 years, keeping the office running efficiently until her retirement in 1990.

From her first marriage, her son Lindsay Krausert was born in 1961. Betty married Ed Lofgren in 1973 and her second son, Shawn Lofgren, was born in 1975. Betty and Ed enjoyed many years together, spending quality time with family on camping trips, vacations to Las Vegas, or cheering on her favourite racehorse, Rapido Dom, at Northlands Park. Betty loved watching sports of all kinds on tv, most especially tennis.
Spending time with and helping her family was important to Betty. She appreciated living in Camrose and being close to her parents and her grandma Krueger, and especially her two sons, Lindsay and Shawn and their families. Being able to watch them grow up and become successful and happy made Betty very proud.

More than anything, Betty loved being a grandma. Her grandkids always brought her so much joy and laughter. She was so proud of them and relished the time she spent with them. One of her favourite games was to play ponies with her granddaughters.

Betty was predeceased by her parents, Elvin and Margaret Skattebo. Left to cherish her memory are: her husband Ed Lofgren; her sister Bonnie (Clem) Hebert; her two sons Lindsay (Peggy) Krausert, and Shawn (Stacy) Lofgren; three grandchildren, Clayton (Sierrah), Hannah and Kara; and two great-grandchildren, Gunner and Briar. 

A private family service was held. Interment has taken place in the Camrose Cemetery.

If family and friends so desire, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Betty's memory may be made to the Stollery Children's Hospital.