Betty Jean Katyryniuk (Fossett) passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2023 at the age of 91. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing. Betty was born in Chehalis, Washington to Chalmer and Nancy D. Fossett. Betty married Eldred Katyryniuk on January 10, 1948. They lived in the shoestring area for 20 years raising their 6 children; 3 boys and 3 girls. Betty went to work after all her children were in school. She was employed by the Yard Birds Shopping Center. The family relocated to Naselle, Washington in 1967, where she worked at a local grocery store for 12 years. Then coming back to Chehalis Washington till her passing.
They both retired in 1988, hooked up the travel trailer and became gypsies for 10 years. They traveled to Alaska, Vancouver BC, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, California, Arizona and Idaho. Camping and fishing with family and friends. Throughout her life she attended and participated in her children's activities. The local Basketball tournaments always fell on Mom's birthday, so guess where she spent her birthday!! Eating hot dogs and chips at the gym!!!! Betty was a loving and caring person and was always making her family and friends feel very special. Betty loved clam digging, fishing, camping, traveling, gardening, reading, knitting and going to her children's and grandchildren's events.
Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Eldred Katyryniuk; Daughter, Donna Kangas; and Son, Samuel Katyryniuk Jr.
Betty is survived by Daughters, Brenda Kinsman and Rebecca Katyryniuk; Sons, Michael and Ronald Katyryniuk; As well as 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Betty's Caregivers, Centralia Providence Hospice Care Unit and the Napavine Fire Department.
Graveside service will be at Claquato Cemetery at 11 am on March 10, 2023. There will be a Celebration of Life service at Sticklin Funeral Chapel at 12:30 to 1:30 pm with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Centralia Providence Hospice Care Unit and the Napavine Fire Department.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sticklinsfuneralchapel.com for the Katyryniuk family.
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