Betty Louise Elledge Norlen

Betty was preceded in death by her mother Ethel Elledge and her husband Donald R. Norlen. She leaves behind her three sisters; Edna Wayman, Portland,, Peggy Petrie, Gresham, and Jeannie Everson, Portland, and her children: Vicki Sparks (Jeff), of Ridgefield, Cyndi Norlen – Sammamish – Jim Anderson, and Carrie Dehuff (Mike), of Auburn, Donnie Norlen (Cindy) of Gresham, Grandchildren: Nicci Abueg, Kim Longwell, Aaron Sparks, Danielle Sparks, Kaela Salaz and Andrew Norlen.

Great Grands: Maya Abueg, Ashton Abueg, Oliver Abueg, Joe Longwell, Sam Longwell and Jaxon Salaz.Many nieces, nephews, and other family members and countless friends

Betty grew up in Gordo Alabama then at a young age; moved to Portland Oregon with her mom and 3 sisters. She went through the Portland schools and graduated high school from Girls Polytechnic. Before graduating she met and married Donald R Norlen and they lived in Portland and moved to various cities in Washington State and along the way had their 4 children. Not only did Betty raise 4 kids but also worked various jobs while Don worked as well.

While living in Bellevue Washington, Don and Betty leased and ran a Roller Rink in Lake Hills area – leaving Bellevue in 1976/77 they moved to Gresham Oregon with their son. Their 3 daughters had graduated and stayed in Washington or moved to Oregon previous to their move. In Gresham Betty started working at Gresham Skate World from 1977 till she retired in 2000/01 – she managed the skating rink and was a “mother” to many employees and skaters over those 24 years. Roller skating was a huge part of Betty’s life – from teenage years at the Imperial Skating rink in Portland where she also met Don, her husband. All her children skated and competed as well. Betty will longed be remembered for her love and support to so many.