Betty Jane Forsyth

July 20, 1925 - June 16, 2009

Betty Jane Forsyth Obituary In loving memory of our mother and grandmother who passed away June 16, 2009. Betty, or Dude, as she was affectionately called for most of her young life, was born July 20, 1925 in Townsend, Mt. to Helen and Charles Watkins. After completing high school in Townsend, Betty graduated from Sisters of Charity Nursing School in Helena, Mt., receiving her RN degree. She worked in Ann Arbor, Mich. and Deaconess Hospital in Havre, Mt., where she met and married her husband of 56 years, Dick Forsyth. They met after a softball game in which Betty played short stop. Her love of baseball continued throughout her life, and has supported the Mariners through good times and bad. In 1963, Betty and Dick moved to Whitefish, Mt. where they owned a small motel, raised their daughters, and enjoyed the beautiful community. In 1991, they moved to Spokane to be closer to family. They moved to San Souci Mobile Home Park in 1992. Betty enjoyed volunteering and participating in their many activities. She especially loved and appreciated the wonderful friends she made there. Her greatest joy was her family. She brought a sweet kindness and humor to all of us. Betty was preceded in death by her daughter Sharon Forsyth, husband Dick Forsyth and her brother Bill Watkins. She is survived by her daughter Diane (Ron) Ward, Spokane; grandson Tyler (Eryn) Ward, Spokane; sisters-in-law Ella Forsyth, Moses Lake and Eileen Hoeft, Vancouver, WA. She also has many thoughtful and caring nephews and nieces. We wish to thank our family, friends, Sans Souci friends and Hospice of Spokane for all their care and support these past months. A Memorial Celebration of Betty's life will be held on Monday, June 22, 12:00 PM at the Sans Souci Club House, W 3231 Boone Ave. The family suggests Memorials be made to the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery or Hospice of Spokane.