Betty was the second of 4 children of Oliver and Mary Edwards. Born on May 3rd, 1924, her siblings include Frank, Darlene, and Leroy.
Betty met Donald S. Clement when she was 17 on July 4, 1941 while working at the Clearlake store. They were married 3 months later on October 3rd, 1941 in Clark Co. Washington. Donald passed from cancer in 1990. Betty referred to him as her Don until she passed.
When the family was discussing Betty the phrases used were, feisty, stubbornly independent, sense of humor, loved driving, rescuing animals.
Betty was a perfectionist. Her mother told her if you are doing something do it right the first time. She took this advice to heart with perfectly cooked meals and the best school lunches. She followed the old tea towel sayings so Monday was always wash day. She was proud to have perfectly ironed and folded laundry and a clean home. Her handwriting was impeccable and she was very proud of it. She and her perfectionism will be missed.
She loved crafting and made beautiful covered photo albums and pretty lamp shades. She was an avid gardener. She worked very hard on her beautiful yard, flowers, and especially her roses.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews who she was close to.
Betty has four children who are the best of friends, Wesley Clement married to Elaine Clement of Tualatin Oregon, Terri Toney married to Steve Toney of Keizer Oregon, Mark Clement of Eugene Oregon, and Alan Clement of Skykomish Washington. Betty has four grand children, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and a longtime neighbor friend (Rose Bill).
When asked about her, the answer was fun, playful, warm, loving and independent.