Memorable Manitobans: Bette Louise Boote Mueller

Educator, community activist.

She taught (1964-1995) and was Principal (1996-?) at Nellie McClung Collegiate. On 21 August 1964, she married businessman Walter Haslem Mueller of Manitou and they had two sons, including Jim Mueller (1970-2020). She served on numerous boards and committees to preserve buildings, sites, documents, and memories. She was instrumental in developing an historic walking tour and conducts audio and video interviews to capture the memories of local seniors. She was a founding member of the Nellie McClung Foundation.

In recognition of her community service, she received a Lieutenant Governor's Award for Historical Preservation and Promotion (2013).

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This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 31 March 2025