Betty Louise Mayer

Betty Louise Mayer, 96, of Rock Island, WA, a longtime resident of the Wenatchee Valley, went to be with her Lord after a brief illness on September 29, 2016, while surrounded by her family. She was born in January 9, 1920, in Yakima, WA, to Claude and Daisie (Wight) Lee, the youngest child of five children. She attended Yakima schools and she graduated from Yakima High School in 1938. Betty married her high school sweetheart, Harlan Mayer, on September 1, 1939, in Yakima. They lived in Tieton, WA, and were active in the Grange and Evangelical United Brethren Church in Cowiche, WA, prior to moving to the Wenatchee Valley. In 1962, they moved to Wenatchee to follow Harlan's career. In Wenatchee, Betty was an active parent of the Wenatchee Youth Circus in the 1970's. She and Harlan were strong supporters of the Miss Greater Wenatchee Scholarship Pageant, sponsored by Apple City Lions Club. Betty was recognized at the Miss East Cascade Scholarship Pageant in 2013 as a founding member of the Miss Greater Wenatchee Scholarship Pageant. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and transferred her membership to Faith Presbyterian Church of East Wenatchee (formerly Eastmont Presbyterian Church), where she was an active member of the Ladies' Bible Study and United Presbyterian Women. She was a member of the Wenatchee Lady Lions, Daughters of American Revolution (DAR), and Washington Phi Sigma Alpha Sorority. Harlan and Betty were members of the Boles Aero Camping Club and had sponsored RAM Orchards Girls' Softball team for several years. Although Betty was involved in numerous volunteer activities, the most important things in her life were her faith, family, friends, having fun, angels and butterflies. Some of her final words to her family were to "remember how important family is" and "I will send you butterflies..." Until her last day with us, she enjoyed watching the Seattle Mariners and Seahawks teams. In addition to her Mariners and Seahawks, she also followed WSU Football and Basketball Teams, and was very sharp at Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Her great-grandchildren were also blessed to have her in attendance at their events. She and Harlan established RAM Orchards in Rock Island in 1979. RAM Orchards became what we affectionately call "the ranch", where many family members also settled. Betty lived on RAM Orchards until her death. Betty is now reunited with the love of her life, Harlan, who preceded her in death in 1995. Betty's survivors include two sons, Harlan R. Mayer II (Shirley) of Burlington, WA, and Randy A. Mayer (Margaret) of Huntington Beach, CA; three daughters, Patricia Lee Caffrey (Larry), Kathy Monroe (Dick), both of Rock Island, WA, and Candy Mayer of Mission Viejo, CA; 11 grandchildren: Sheila Callihan (Randy), Shellie James (Jeff), Shane Caffrey (Yvonne), Jennifer Holcomb (Andrew Geer), Sarah Holcomb, Raquel Tatman (Jim), Katie Jordan, David Esparza, Kelsey Mayer, Taylor Mayer, Carly Mayer; ten great-grandchildren: Scott Callihan (Jennifer), Lisa Bennett (Robert), Erica Stanfield (David), Sean Callihan, Joshua McKinney, Cassidy Callihan, Jared James, Lily Tatman, Daisy Tatman, and expecting Tristan Gregory; four great-great-grandchildren: Adora Wood, Rylee Callihan, Emma Bennett, and expecting Aden Joseph Bennett. Viewing will be from 2:00-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Telford's Chapel of the Valley. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday October 7, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church, 200 South Kentucky, East Wenatchee, WA, followed by a graveside service at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. A dinner reception will be held at Faith Presbyterian Church immediately following the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Faith Presbyterian Church "Raising the Roof Campaign". Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Betty Louise Mayer

January 9, 1920 - September 29, 2016