In 1959 Betty and her three children, Cindy, Bob and Janice moved from Indiana to Punta Gorda to join her new husband Eddie Westphal who was already working in Punta Gorda. She worked with Eddie for a short period at the Western Auto in Punta Gorda by the A&P. She started working for Bealls Department Store when they opened the store in the Punta Gorda Mall in the 1960's. She worked for Beall's for almost 20 years and then at numerous shops in Fishermen's Village into her middle 80's. In 1975 she married William (Bill) Irvine and remained married until his death in 2011.
She experienced wars, the depression, changes in automobiles, the way we travel, the invention of so many modern day conveniences we take for granted and others.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and a cat lover. She loved music and to dance. She enjoyed dancing to the music of many of the local musicians over the years. She will be truly missed by her daughters Cindy Laishley and Janice Wilson. Grandchildren Kenny Miller, Chris Wilson and Nicolle Laishley. Her great grandchildren Jade, Kayla, Audrey and Landon. She is predeceased by her son Bob, husband Bill, sister Janice and her parents.
The family would like to thank all of the nurses, CNA's and all of the staff at Solaris Healthcare for taking care of Mom for the past 9 years.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at 12:00 on Saturday, February 3, 2024 with a service at 12:30 at Kays Ponger Funeral Home at 635 E. Marion Ave. in Punta Gorda.
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