RALPH — Elizabeth “Betty” Shirley (Hambling), 87; born Sept. 27, 1927, Wesport, South New Zealand; died July 15, 2015, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Surviving: sons and daughters-in-law, Glen and Avril Ralph, and Richard and Trish Ralph, both of Brisbane; daughter and son-in-law, Wendy and Glen Stewart, Brisbane; 6 grandchildren and 4 step-grandchildren.

Betty has always lived an active life in the church. Dorcas leader, church organist, children’s Sabbath School teacher and Sabbath School superintendent. She loved music and sang in the Avondale College Choir, the CWA Choir and the Adventist church choir in New Zealand. A much loved mother of three, grandmother of six and step-grandmother of four. A lovely Christian who rests awaiting the call of her Lifegiver.