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Betty Mae Alvord Allwine
05/19/1926 — 03/17/2004
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Centralia, WA
Betty Mae Alvord Allwine
Betty Mae Alvord Allwine, age 77, of Richland, passed away March 17, 2004 at home with many of her family by her side. Her courageous strength to battle Lou Gehrigs disease her way was a testament of how she lived her wonderful life.
She was born in Centralia, WA on May 19, 1926 to Margaret and Eugene Alvord. She was the oldest of 5 siblings.
Betty Mae was an accomplished musician who began taking piano and violin lessons at age 6. Her love for music carried throughout her life, playing her violin and singing with her beautiful soprano voice. She was a member of the Idaho Washington symphony orchestra and several United Methodist church orchestras and sang in the Messiah on many occasions.
She began her lifes journey attending the U of W in a nursing degree program, but soon after in 1945 she met her husband of 58 years, Kenneth Allwine and within a few short weeks they began their lives together. Her dreams of becoming an R.N. were put on hold to raise her children. Nine children later, and jobs of managing her families feed and seed company, waitressing, book keeping, school bus driver, where her nickname of lead foot became known, and family matriarch, Betty Mae received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from L.C.S.C. in 1984. She began her career at Tri-State Memorial Hospital in Clarkston WA, where she was known as a truly caring Critical Care Nurse who always put her patients first. In 1992 she completed her Masters in Nursing from WSU and influenced many colleagues to continue their education no matter what their age.
Betty Mae was a member of The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution; The General Society of Mayflower Descendants; Past Worthy Matron, Order of the Eastern Star; Mother Advisor, Rainbow Girls; The Social Order of the Beauceant, and Statewide Committee Woman for Childrens Orthopedic Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her daughters Suzanne Turner and Joanne Baker, parents Margaret and Eugene Alvord.
She is survived by her husband Kenneth Allwine, Sr, daughter Marsha and Fred Miller of Rochester and family; daughter Brenda and Dwayne Medlin of Temple, Texas and family; son Jerry and Cherie Allwine of Richland and family; son Greg and Laura Allwine of Enumclaw and family; son Gene Allwine of Pullman, WA and his daughter; son Darel and Sally Allwine of Richland and family; son Darin and Cindy Allwine of Woodbridge, VA and family; Suzannes children and grandchildren and Joannes children and grandchildren; sisters Barbara McGhee of Puyallup; Margenia Simmons of Oregon City, OR; Martha McNeill of Puyallup; brother Dick Alvord of Seattle All together she had 9 children, 23 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.
Memorial Service will be held at Einan's Funeral Home, 915 By-Pass Hwy 240 in Richland on Saturday, March 27 at 1:00 PM.
Donations can be made in her behalf to Children's Hospital Foundation PO Box 50020 / S-200 Seattle, WA 98145-5020, or at www.seattlechildrens.org/home/ways_to_help/default.asp
To Ken and Family…..I want to express my deepest sympathy of losing Betty Mae.I worked with her for a few years in the ICU at Tri-State. She was a wonderful mentor,and very dedicated nurse. I learned of her growing up on the West side…Her love for Ken,and her family…….She would tell wonderful stories………A few things that make me smile are the time she dyed her hair a carrot red to see our reaction……..oh she laughed and laughed about it…..The color was such a shock………Her “screams” of fear over spiders…
“Judas Priest”…….When her car got hit outside Tri-State… She was a wonderful friend…..Someone I will always remember….God Bless Each One of You!
MISS ME-BUT LET ME GO
When I come to the end of the road,
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little-but not too long
and not with your heads bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared: Miss me-but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take,
and each must go alone.
Its all of the Master’s Plan,
A step on the road home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart,
Go to the friends we know:
and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds,
Miss me-but let me go.
Author unknown
We are truly sorry for the passing of Betty. She was a wonderful women and I know she will be missed greatly.
God be with your family at this time
All our sympathies to Ken and family. Betty was a smart, wonderful, caring and strong woman, and we are both better for having known her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Al and Diana
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your loving wife and mother. It is with great sadness to learn of Betty’s passing. I will forever cherish the fond memories as a child growing up in her company. Weather it was on the school bus ride home from school or”Timbuktoo”or the many sleep overs at the Allwines. God Bless! The Stones
Betty will be missed by so many people who were so blessed to have shared their lives with her.She lived her wonderful life to the fullest!!Our condolences to Ken and all of the children,grandchildren and great grandchildren and the rest of the family and relatives! May God Bless everyone of you!
My mother has always been a big part of my life. I don’t think a week went by that we didn’t speak to each other. I always looked forward to talking to her. I will miss her so much. I will miss her laughter, her advice, her support, her touch, her cooking, her doing my laundry when she would visit. In a world full of self, my mom thought of everyone else before herself. She dedicated her life to her family and to her fellow man. I love my mom dearly. God’s plan is perfect, He knew we would miss our loved ones, so He made it possible for us to meet again. I love you mom.
To Ken and Family…..I want to express my deepest sympathy of losing Betty Mae.I worked with her for a few years in the ICU at Tri-State. She was a wonderful mentor,and very dedicated nurse. I learned of her growing up on the West side…Her love for Ken,and her family…….She would tell wonderful stories………A few things that make me smile are the time she dyed her hair a carrot red to see our reaction……..oh she laughed and laughed about it…..The color was such a shock………Her “screams” of fear over spiders…
“Judas Priest”…….When her car got hit outside Tri-State… She was a wonderful friend…..Someone I will always remember….God Bless Each One of You!
MISS ME-BUT LET ME GO
When I come to the end of the road,
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little-but not too long
and not with your heads bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared: Miss me-but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take,
and each must go alone.
Its all of the Master’s Plan,
A step on the road home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart,
Go to the friends we know:
and bury your sorrows in doing good deeds,
Miss me-but let me go.
Author unknown
We are truly sorry for the passing of Betty. She was a wonderful women and I know she will be missed greatly.
God be with your family at this time
All our sympathies to Ken and family. Betty was a smart, wonderful, caring and strong woman, and we are both better for having known her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Al and Diana
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your loving wife and mother. It is with great sadness to learn of Betty’s passing. I will forever cherish the fond memories as a child growing up in her company. Weather it was on the school bus ride home from school or”Timbuktoo”or the many sleep overs at the Allwines. God Bless! The Stones
Betty will be missed by so many people who were so blessed to have shared their lives with her.She lived her wonderful life to the fullest!!Our condolences to Ken and all of the children,grandchildren and great grandchildren and the rest of the family and relatives! May God Bless everyone of you!
My mother has always been a big part of my life. I don’t think a week went by that we didn’t speak to each other. I always looked forward to talking to her. I will miss her so much. I will miss her laughter, her advice, her support, her touch, her cooking, her doing my laundry when she would visit. In a world full of self, my mom thought of everyone else before herself. She dedicated her life to her family and to her fellow man. I love my mom dearly. God’s plan is perfect, He knew we would miss our loved ones, so He made it possible for us to meet again. I love you mom.
Dear Gene & Family-
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your mom. Our thoughts are with you.
Your friends-
Joe & Ellen Parypa
Sorry to read about Betty in
the LMT. I worked with Betty at TriState Hospital
Dennis and I wish to express our sorrow over the loss of you mother and grandmother.
We will always have special memories of Betty’s voice as she sang for Brenda and Dwayne’s wedding. We really enjoyed all the times we were able to spend with Ken and Betty as we shared our grandchildren Preston and Chandler. God Bless you all at this time. Marilyn and Dennis Medlin
Ken:
So saddened to read of your loss in LMT. The love and admiration you two had/have for each other and family was comparable to none.
The value of true friendship can not be graphed on any chart…no scale on earth can weigh their worth… except the human heart. My heart is heavy.
Fraternally,
Jim Cain
Brenda & Dwayne, We are so sad to hear of your mom’s passing. As I read her obituary, I realize what an amazing women, mother and wife she was. You were blessed by god to have her in your family! We will pray for all of you. With love,
Heather,Russ and Kids
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all your family for the loss of Betty. She was a very special patient of ours in the short time we knew her. She may be gone from Earth, but she will never be forgotten. Dr Lahiri and office staff.
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