Betsy Lou Voelker Obituary (2024)

Betsy Lou Voelker, 92, died on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Peachtree Retirement Center, in Yakima. Mom was born in Edgar, Nebraska, on October 14, 1931, to Edward and Elsa Everett. Mom remembered as a child moving from Nebraska to Washington by train, as her father felt there were more employment opportunities in Washington. He had wanted to initially go alone to get settled before sending for his family, but Mom made such a fuss that he had to take the entire family. That is how mom lived her life, being extremely stubborn. Mom enjoyed trips to the Oregon coast, travels to Hawaii, New York City, Washington D.C., Mexico, Canada, Australia, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Morocco. She also enjoyed concerts, plays, skiing, dancing, gardening, taking college courses and holidays with her family. On May 9, 1953, she married the love of her life, Orville Voelker. She is survived by her sons, Peter Voelker (Debbie) of Yakima, Washington, and Steven Voelker of Renton, Washington, her daughters, Jeanne Wingerter of Yakima, Washington, and Donna Nodine of Vancouver, Washington, ten grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Betsy is preceded in death by her husband, Orville Voelker, her son, Matthew Voelker, her sister, Marian Davenport, and her brother, Donald Everett. Mom would like to be remembered for laughing, finding joy in life, and the twinkle in her eyes when all was right in the world. We, your children, will always love and miss you mom.Shaw & Sons Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.shawandsons.com.