Elizabeth Frances Boddy, age 91, passed away in Lynnwood, WA on June 21st, 2020. She and her husband Marshall Clair Boddy were married nearly 72 years. Marshall, known as “Bill”, continues to reside in Bothell, WA where they lived the past 40 years. Betty was born on February 4, 1929 in a Seattle hospital to Frank B. Wallace and Elizabeth Noble Wallace. She and Bill raised five children; Barbara Havens (d), Beverly MacRae (d), Rebecca Taylor (spouse Randall Taylor), Beth Arndt, and Bradley Boddy (d).
Betty graduated from Lincoln High School and shortly thereafter married her “drug store soda shop" patron, and sweetheart Bill. Her next job was at Hancock Fabrics where she worked for many years, until retiring. That job helped fuel her passion for sewing and sewing she did! Anything and everything resulted from her efforts: Barbie doll clothes to wedding dresses, men’s jackets and suits, to stuffed animals, quilted blankets and spreads. Crocheting and knitting, embroidery work, as well as cooking, baking and trying new recipes were some of her other past times. Betty’s hands were always busy; thus, her gifts were most often hand made. Among other items each of her 5 children received full sized bed quilts; her 14 grandchildren and (soon to be) 50 great grandchildren also received baby quilts or afghans made with love.
Betty was quiet and a bit shy, but truly enjoyed people and particularly watching children. She was funny with a quick wit, lovely laugh and a gentle, endearing nature. She is dearly missed and will remain in the hearts of all who know her.
Her surviving family includes her husband Bill, daughters Becky (Randy), Beth, grandchildren, great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren.
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