Betty Lou Bozett -Todd

Betty Lou (Bozett) Todd - Betty went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2016. She passed away peacefully with her children by her side. Betty was born in Yakima, WA on October 23, 1936 to Tom and Barcie Thompson. She grew up in the Seattle area and graduated from Cleveland High School. One of her first jobs was at the Olympic Hotel in downtown Seattle. It was there where she became the first female Bell Captain and with that position she was fortunate to meet many famous celebrities including Bing Crosby and Liberace. In December 1957 Betty married Darrel Bozett and had four children - Patricia, Barbara, David and Bradley. In 1972 Betty and her four children moved to Wenatchee. With help from church, friends, and several small jobs she raised her children here in the valley. A year later she began caring for elderly in her home and truly found her calling. She was very compassionate and loved caring for others. Betty married Virgil Todd in 1981. Together they enjoyed traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest. Betty loved the ocean and they took numerous trips to salmon fish, crab, or walk the beaches in search of sea shells. In 1997 Betty was reunited with her daughter, Ann, and the family grew from four children to five. This was an exciting time for both of them. Betty was active in the community and believed in giving back. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, raised funds for the Relay for Life, and volunteered every year to collect for the American Heart Association. She also had a passion for cooking and found pleasure in making cookies for bake sales, feeding large groups or just making the perfect treat for her friends. Betty will always be remembered by her family and those who loved her as a loving and caring person. Everything she did was for others and she never put herself first. A hug, a joke, a plate of cookies, or just a conversation with her put a smile on your face. She touched many lives and will be dearly missed. Special thanks to all who cared for her the last few years including Central Washington Hospital, Colonial Vista, Ballard Ambulance, Fairview Assisted Living in Spokane, Tuscany Cottage, Confluence Home Health and Hospice, Peggy Clancey, Sarah, and Katie. Also, among the special thanks is her daughter, Barb, who gave her loving care during the last three months of life. Survivors include her sisters, Dee Dee King and Susan DeShaw; children, Ann (Z) Zitzelsberger, Pat (Bob) Mikelson, Barb Johnson, Dave (Heidi) Bozett, Brad (Lisa) Bozett; Grandchildren, Jennifer, Ben, Kady, Beau, Blake, Brock, Chase, and Carly; great grandchildren, Matthew, Tyson, Max and one due in July. She is preceded in death by her parents Tom and Barcie, and two brothers Gary and Steve. Contributions can be made in her name to the Humane Society of Wenatchee. Services to celebrate Betty's life will be Saturday, February 13, 2016, at 1:00 p.m., Sadddlerock Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 1400 S. Miller Street, Wenatchee, WA. You are invited to view her online guestbook at www.heritagememorialchapel.com . Arrangements are by Heritage Memorial Chapel.

Betty Lou Bozett -Todd

October 23, 1936 - February 2, 2016