Betty Conners

Betty Jean Lurine Conners, a long time resident of Burien Washington, died in Puyallup on March 18th, 2014, surrounded by family.

Born in Williston, North Dakota, Betty moved with her family to the Seattle area in 1942. During World War II, in support of the war effort, Betty, at age 16, started work at US Navel Torpedo Station, Keyport, Bangor, Washington. There she met Robert (Bob) Conners. Betty later married her Bobby and they had a long and happy marriage of 62 years.

Family was the center of Betty's life. Five sisters, two brothers, eight children and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren filled her life with activity and joy. She was a long time league bowler and enjoyed doing ceramics with her sisters. Later in life she was co-owner of KC's Restaurants in Seattle and Burien.

Betty is survived by eight children, twelve grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a large extended family who will miss her dearly.

Memorials to MultiCare Good Samaritan Home Health & Hospice would be appreciated. P.O. Box 5200, Mail Stop 3901-1-HH, Tacoma, WA 98415 or multicare.org/foundations/donations/good-sam.

Memorial Service 2:00p.m. ,Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Edline-Yahn & Covington Funeral Chapel
27221 156th Ave. SE Kent, WA 98042