Betty Jean Lee Obituary (2023)

August 16, 2023, Betty Lee, 80, of Yakima, Washington, passed away peacefully at her new home, with her son, Jimmy, at her side. Just before noon, the sun and clouds formed a path over the Tacoma Narrows and ushered her to heaven. Betty, the youngest of eight children, and last living, was born on November 6, 1942, to Harris and Sarah Goodwin. She grew up in Badger Pocket, Washington, about 10 miles east of Ellensburg, and later moved to Naches, Washington. Eventually she settled in Yakima, Washington. Betty didnt have the best of luck finding her person, until she married Robert Earnest Lee in 1991. He was the love of her life, and together they purchased and operated three apartment buildings, enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, and RVd around the United States several times, until Bob passed on December 1, 2014. Betty is survived by her three children, Kary, Sid and Jimmy, four grandchildren, Molly, Cody, Guy and Harlyn, and two great-grandchildren, Victoria and Nastasia. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and an amazing friend. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023, at the Terrace Heights Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, at 10:00am. A Graveside Services will follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Funeral Service The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Friday, August 25, 2023 10:00 AM 105 S Hillcrest Dr Yakima, WA 98901