Betty Wade was born in Arlington, WA in September 1923 to Arthur and Juta (Berg) Orcutt. Betty passed away, per her wishes at home, with loving family members on February 27th 2015 at age 91.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband Carl Wade, her parents Arthur and Juta Orcutt, her son Larry, her brothers Ray and Don, her sisters Juanita and Violet.

Betty is survived by her children:
Hank (Laurie) of Marysville, Carol (Jeff) of Everett, Nancy (Wayne) of Mt Vernon, Judy (Mike) of Shafter, CA, Carl (Pat) of Bunker Hill, IN, Pauly (Larry) of Marysville and Kathy of Stanwood.

Betty loved her family whether they were her own or added by marriage. She was blessed with 22 grandchildren and their spouses, 53 Great grandchildren and their spouses and 7 Great -great grandchildren.

Betty graduated from Sequim High School, in 1941 and graduated from beauty school in Port Angeles, WA in 1943.

Betty and Carl were married on July 4th, 1943 in Port Angeles, WA where they met when Carl was in the service during World War II. After the war ended they lived in Kansas and Oklahoma, they then returned to Washington in 1947.

Betty worked at Stokely Van Camps and later Helen's Kitchen in Stanwood, all while she and Carl raised 8 children.

After retirement she and Carl spent their "golden years" cris-crossing the United States in their RV, visiting family and friends. Always returning to Washington State to spend time beachcombing for shells and those special elusive agates. Betty enjoyed watching the birds and her flower garden and had the "greenest of thumbs" especially when it came to her "special roses" and she could keep a poinsettia going when others were long gone. She loved to knit and crochet and made many things for her home and family.

Betty will be remembered as a loving Mother and Grandmother with a great sense of humor, an exceptional memory and a work ethic she passed on to her entire family.

The Wade family would like to thank Stanwood Fire Department and Skagit Hospital for their care and kindness during our mother's brief illness.

In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate to the Stanwood Food Bank or to the charity of your choice in Betty's memory.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 6th, 2015, 11:30 at Gilbertson Funeral Home in Stanwood, WA with a reception following at the American Legion post 92, Stanwood. For those interested, viewing will be Thursday, March 5th, 9:00am-4:30pm.