Elizabeth Dorothy-Ann O’Shea (Butts)
November 25, 1965 - March 13, 2022

Elizabeth O’Shea, beloved wife of Mark O’Shea of Calgary, Alberta, passed away at home on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at the age of 56 years.

She was the loving mother of Jaz-Liese Butts of Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia and Kaleb O’Shea of Calgary, Alberta. Besides her children, Liz will also be lovingly remembered by her granddaughter, Jha-Zeyia Butts of Hammonds Plain, NS; stepmother, Judith Ann Butts of Victoria, BC; brothers, Floyd Kelly (Carol) of Mosherville, NS, Robert Butts of Halifax, NS and Glen Weberg (Sheryl) of Sooke, BC; sisters, Catherine Roberts (Rob) of Beaumont, AB and Susan Shemilt (Donny) of Maple Ridge, BC; niece, Jessica Roberts (Darcy) of Beaumont, AB; nephew, Brett Roberts of Edmonton, AB as well as many other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins and those friends who were considered family. She was predeceased by her father, Robert Donald Butts of Victoria, British Columbia (2011); her mother, Myrtle Anne Butts (Kelly) of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia (1998); as well as her Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, in-laws, friends.

Elizabeth (Liz/Beth) was born in Victoria, B.C. and at an early age moved to Nova Scotia, where she lived with her mother and siblings. Liz had many friends though out her lifetime. Everyone who knew her, knew she had a big heart and great sense of humour. She would help those who needed it and lived life to the fullest. After the passing of her mother, Liz moved to Victoria in 1998, then onto Calgary in 1999, when Liz and Mark got married on September 4th, 1999, in Calgary. There was always laughter, teasing wherever she was. Her pride and joy were her two children, Jazzy and Kaleb.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Liz’s memory to a charity of one’s choice. To view and share photos, condolences and memories of Liz, please visit www.choicememorial.com.

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
If tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;

I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;

But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,

And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.

But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.

I had so much to live for,
So much left yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.

I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all that we shared,
And all the fun we had.

If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for a while,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.

But then I fully realized,
That this could never be,
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.

And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss some tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,

He said, 'This is eternity,
And all I've promised you.'
Today your life on earth is past,
But here life starts anew.

I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day is the same way,
There's no longing for the past.

So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart '