Obituary: Cobb, Betty June
Betty was born to Helen Pearle Wood and Charles Sparks.
Following her marriage to, Marshall Christensen, Betty moved to Spokane, WA.
Where they started her family with two sons, Larry and Wesley Christensen.
Spokane became her long term home where she eventually met and married Cecil Howerton.
They raised their two daughters, Penny (Howerton) Whipple, and Cheryl (Howerton - Finley) Zicha.
She also loved her daughter-in-laws Linda Christensen and Lois (Christensen) Belyea and son-in-laws Mark Whipple and Jeff Zicha.
The Howerton cabin at Loon Lake, WA was the Summer hub for the family and friends where she loved taking hikes, star gazing, taking the kids skiing and tubing, and playing cards with the neighbors.
Betty worked for many years as a teacher’s aide at Cooper Elementary School and on the local Election Board.
She was very involved with the Hillyard Senior Center.
Betty was blessed with many grandchildren including Heidi (Christensen) Rendahl, Jeanne Mills, Karen, Mike, and Patrick Christensen, Andrew and Rory Finley, Brooke Whipple, Diana Christensen (Germany), Dan Williams, Carlye and Crystal Zicha, plus great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
During her final years Betty was cared for by Whisper Creek Adult Family Home, Candlelight Adult Family Home, and Spokane Hospice House.
The family would like to thank all the loving caregivers especially MaryEllen Peterson, the staff of Carol Williams, and Spokane Hospice House.
Special thanks to her daughter, Cheryl Zicha, who lovingly ensured her Mother had the best possible care each and every day.
Rest in peace Dear Mom and Grandma.
We will miss you Always.
A Celebration of Betty’s life will be held at Woodland Cemetery, Deer Park on Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 at 1 pm with a luncheon to follow in Spokane Valley.
Please bring pictures and memories to share.
In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations in Betty’s name to Spokane Hospice House of Spokane, WA, 367 E 7th Ave, Spokane, WA 99202.
Please see full obituary at www.heritagefunerals.com.