Obituary of Elizabeth Van Haren
Van Haren: Elizabeth "Betty" Jean
It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth Jean (Betty) Van Haren announce her passing on January 2, 2024 at the age of 64 with family at her side.
Betty will be lovingly remembered by her husband Ed Sullivan; daughter Kim Van Haren (Kara and Neven) and son Robert Labadie (Emily, Youssef and Sarkis). Betty leaves behind brothers Henry (Carolyn) and Ed (Kim) and sisters Agnes, Janet (Fred) Greidanus and Diane (Tom) Jones along with nine nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Harry and Nelly Van Haren and brother Bobby. Betty was a life long resident of Blenheim where she spent most of her career in the dietary department at Blenheim Community Village up until her retirement.
She will be reunited with her parents at the family plot at Evergreen cemetery, Blenheim, Ontario during a private family graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com.
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