Betty Baldtrip's Obituary
Betty Jane Baldtrip Betty J. Baldtrip was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1928 to Clarence and Bessie (Jackson) Morris. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 in Tacoma, Washington. Betty and her sister Earlene had a wonderful childhood growing up, known as the "Preachers" daughters. Betty met Roy Baldtrip in 1944, fell in love, and soon became a Union in August 1945. Betty and Roy have celebrated 67 years of wedded bliss. Survived by husband Roy, and 4 children, Faye, Roy Jr. (Rhondrea), Roberta, and Karen. She also has 5 grandchildren, Tina, Norrissia, Keysa (Jonathan), Chiquita, and Whilton, great-grandchildren Tavares (Cherie), Laquishia, Isaiah, Abriana, Melina and Camille, great-great-grandchildren Atira, Aren, Ahniah, James, and Jaiden, God-son Emmanuel, and a host of extended family. Preceded in death by daughter Donna Jean, Dad Clarence, mother Bessie, sister Earlene, and son-in-law Nate. She was a faithful woman who kept her family together and in prayer always. She will be greatly missed by all. Mom, we will see you in Heaven. A Celebration of Life and Home-Going will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 1:00pm in the Mountain View Funeral Home Valley Chapel, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood WA, 98499.
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