FAMILY FUN – Crystal Johns holds her son Zayne , 2, as she follows her son Ezekiel, 4, up an inflatable slide Saturday at Xoots Elementary School during the annual Spring Carnival. The event included games, prizes, cotton candy, and karaoke. (Sentinel Photo by James Poulson)
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Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Haws
Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Haws
Elizabeth Ann Haws, commonly known as Betty or Nah-Nah to many, passed away July 14, 2018, while surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was 86.
Betty was always on the go in life. She will be remembered for her loving hospitality; her corner home in Sitka was always open to anyone in need.
She will also be remembered for her skill of smoking salmon, her love of coffee and dining out, her spirit of generosity, passion for her family and friends, admiration of the ocean, and endless hours spent watching the fish spawn and jump up stream.
Betty was born March 22, 1932, in Port Simpson, British Columbia. She was raised in Metlakatla, where she eventually met the first love of her life, Tom Beer. They moved to Sitka, having three children.
Tom passed unexpectedly in 1962 and she later married her second love, William Haws, who left her a widow in 1992.
Betty spent the remainder of her life focused on her love for Jehovah, children and grandchildren. She was admired by many. Betty never allowed anyone to go hungry or to be a stranger, always striking up conversation with everyone she met. Her friends and family will miss her dearly.
Betty is survived by her children, Traci and Bruce Bandy, Rod Beer, Robert Beer and Tammie Beer; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
“She will be honored in life by the passing on of her outgoing personality and compassion for others, which she had instilled in all of us,” her family said. “Friend, Mom, Nah-Nah, you will be forever in our hearts.”
Her private memorial will be 3 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Eagle River. Flowers are preferred to be ordered through Oopsie Daisy at (907) 694-3597 or oopsiedaisyalaska.com. A public celebration of life will occur in Sitka next year during the Sitka Salmon Derby. At Betty’s request, her ashes will then be spread at her favorite halibut hole.
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