Obituary of Elizabeth Frances Rockey

Elizabeth Frances Rockey was born in Consort, Alberta, on April 16, 1948, to Vernon and Gertrude Doherty. She and her twin brother, William, were the youngest of four children. Together, the twins were lovingly known as “Billy and Betty,” a nickname that stayed with her throughout her life.

Betty married the love of her life, Ronald Rockey, on October 12, 1968. Together, they welcomed their two children, Tara and Trevor, in Calgary. In 1985, the family moved to the Edmonton area, where Betty and Ron ran Par-Tee Golf. They later returned to Consort, where Betty continued to make a lasting impact on her community.

Betty shared her love of dance with generations of young people, teaching alongside her daughter, Tara, until the most recent dance season. Affectionately known as “Mrs. Rockey” by her students, she cherished every moment spent with the young dancers and took great pride in watching them learn, grow, and find joy through dance.

After a short but courageous battle with cancer, Betty passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026, at the Consort Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Betty will be forever loved and deeply missed by her children, Tara (Brad) Fawcett and Trevor (Sherry) Rockey; her four grandchildren, Taylor (Cole) Zoschke, Brooke Fawcett, Shailyn Rockey, and Mylah Rockey; her great-grandson, Hayes Zoschke; as well as many other relatives, friends, and all of the dance students whose lives she touched.

Betty was predeceased by her beloved husband, Ron, in December 2019; her parents, Vernon and Gertrude Doherty; her twin brother, Billy Doherty and sister-in-law Rose; her brother, Jim Doherty; and her sister, Pat Boyd and brother-in-law Wayne. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Consort Sportex Hall on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

If friends and family so desire, memorial donations may be made in Betty’s memory to the Alberta Cancer Foundation.