Betty L. Clarkson age 81 of Tonasket died on Friday, March 14, 2014 at North Valley Hospital in Tonasket. She was born May 31, 1932 in Pine Creek to parents Bill and Lena Oakes. Betty grew up in Pine Creek, attending school there and then Tonasket. On February 3, 1948 she married Ken Clarkson in Tonasket. Together they made the Tonasket area their home. Betty enjoyed sports of all kinds whether participating or watching; she enjoyed bowling and golfing with her friends, trap shooting and watching the Celtics, Jazz or Gonzaga play basketball on TV. But by far her most favorite was being able to watch her grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports. Betty also had a love for the outdoors; she enjoyed elk hunting in the Clockum Mountains with her family, fishing and raising beautiful roses.

SURVIVING RELATIVES

Her husband of 66 years; Ken Clarkson of Tonasket

2 daughters: Barb (Bunk) Ayers of Tonasket and Terri (Rod) Armbruster of Deer Park

1 Son: Jim (Lisa) Clarkson of Tonasket

2 Sisters: Leona (Carmen) Bliss of Okanogan and Irene Freeman of Tonasket

2 Brothers: John (Adeline) Oakes of Tonasket and Gerald (Peg) Oakes of Tonasket

Grandchildren: Bobbi Ayers, Jason (Jill) Ayers, Ryan (Hayley) McCliment, Regan (Pat) McCliment-Call, Stephanie (Kory) Schertenleib, Jessica (Dave) Hylton and Zack Clarkson

Great Grandchildren: Dylan and Rylee Fewkes, Kody, Taylor, Walker, Karlee and Maycee Ayers, Tanner, Tyler, and Jacksen McCliment-Call, Tyson and Kara Schertenleib and Cash Hylton

Her favorite companion, Pug.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, one grandchild, Michael Ann Ayers and many aunts and uncles.

SERVICES

Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 2:00 PM at the Tonasket Cemetery with the Reverend Marilyn Wilder, officiating. Memorials may be made to the North Valley Hospital Foundation.