Betty L. DeVere, 73, of Richland WA, died on April 14, 2022, of natural causes. Betty was born in Omak, WA, on October 30, 1948, to Clifford and Dorothy Teague.  Surviving family members include son David DeVere of Burbank, WA and sister Jacque King of Kennewick, WA.

Betty was the oldest of three siblings, to younger brother Jim and sister Jacque. She graduated from Omak High School in Washington State.  Her professional career included denture lab assistant in Seattle, Avon sales representative in Kennewick, transcriptionist for the Office of Personnel Management in Tri-Cities, business owner of the Home Office which provided professional typing services.  Her final career was with U.S. Department of Energy as an administrative assistant at the Federal Building in Richland.  While living in Seattle, Betty met Dennis DeVere whom she married in 1967.  In 1972, their only child David was born.

Betty was an avid reader of fiction novels and aspired to be a published author.  In addition to reading, her hobbies included jigsaw puzzles, board games, house plants, and sewing.  She loved animals particularly house pets. Betty had a warm and friendly personality.  She was a loving mother, sister, and daughter who cherished her family above all else.