Bettie Klemchuck-Rousseau
(Nov. 22, 1942 - Nov. 17, 2008)

Bettie was born in Montreal in 1942, to Elizabeth and Dr. Stephen Klemchuck. She was later joined by brother Stephen into a strong traditional Ukrainian family.
Her educational voyage began at St.Brendan's Elementary school in Rosemount and later continued at an all girls academy in Ancaster, Ontario. Upon her return, she continued her education at Marianopolis College in Montreal. Always maintaining her strong Ukrainian roots. Bettie got involved in the Ukrainian community at an early age. She, along with James Temerty as well as Roman (Red) Sawycky got involved with the staging of "The Dick Clark Review" in the 60's which took place at the old Delormier Stadium.
Bettie's working career found her teaching in Dollard des Ormeaux but her true calling was in personnel training. She trained staff for Simpsons as well as Au Printemps. In 1968, she joined Reitman's as an administration assistant Security manager and not long after was asked to take on Rules and Regulations portfolios as well as security and inventory control. She culminated her career at Reitman's as National Training Manager.
She had already met Jacques, her companion and future husband. Once they got married, she had to leave Reitman's, and took on numerous jobs and responsibilities. She ran a sun-tanning clinic, a bakery and upon Mr. Corey's request, opened numerous boutiques for the Montreal Canadiens.
Bettie and Jacques (husband for 28 yrs.), purchased a condo in Florida (1986) and 1993 marked the last year they would spend winters in Montreal.
Bettie was a tireless member of the Montreal Ukrainian Foundation for Care and Services. She also participated in the Father Jean Scholarship Foundation (her Dad was one of the founding fathers). She was an integral part of each foundation, always insuring optimum services for the Ukrainian Community. Bettie's love for shopping, whether in Montreal, Florida, or Terrebonne, always insured plenty of merchandise to sell at the many bazaars she would organize as fundraisers…The money raised certainly made life much more pleasant for members of the Ukrainan community. She also helped with many Montreal Ukrainian Day Festivals.
Whether Bettie was at Camp Ukrainia, in her Condo in Florida, or in Montreal, she made her presence felt and left an impact. Jacques, her husband, and Bettie's brother Stephen and family can be very proud of her many accomplishments and the legacy she leaves behind. She will be deeply missed by all. God bless her.