Obituary of Keith Roger Betty

November 10, 1948 – Taunton, England

July 4, 2023 - Calgary, Alberta

Keith Betty, of Calgary, Canada passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2023, at the age of 74.

Keith was born in the United Kingdom and immigrated to Canada in the 1950’s with his parents and sister Diane. He attended the University of Alberta where he graduated with a PhD in Chemistry.

Upon retiring at the age of 50, Keith embarked on a new self-taught career as an investment specialist. He used his problem-solving skills, pattern recognition and savvy to become a proficient trader. Keith wrote a book on investing to share his knowledge.

One of his proudest moments was when he was able to purchase a home for himself and his beloved pets. Keith enjoyed watching Canadian Football, reading, classical music and movies. He especially enjoyed time in the mountains.

He is survived by his sister Diane Wahlfeldt, his pets Ace and Hillary, his nieces, nephews and their partners and children.

Keith was predeceased by his brother Ron Betty, sister Doreen Bergman, mother Irene and father Clifford.

When his last remaining pet Hillary passes there will be a Celebration of Life held in conjunction with the spreading of his remains.

Thank you to Southwood Hospice for taking such care with Keith in his final days, as well to Auburn Heights Retirement Residence.

Keith will be most remembered for his quick wit, stoicism, and his love of animals.

Feel no guilt in laughter, he'd know how much you care Feel no sorrow in a smile that he is not here to share. You cannot grieve forever; he would not want you to. He'd hope that you could carry on the way you always do. So, talk about the good times and the way you showed you cared, the days you spent together, all the happiness you shared. Let memories surround you, a word someone may say Will suddenly recapture a time, an hour, a day, that brings him back as clearly as though he were still here and fills you with the feeling that he is always near. For if you keep those moments, you will never be apart, and he will live forever locked safely within your heart. – Anon

In living memory of Keith Betty, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Deerfoot South, 12281 – 40th Street SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4E6, Telephone: 403-203-0525.