11/29/17 – 5/4/2021
Betty was born on Thanksgiving Day at home in Indianapolis, Indiana (Irvington neighborhood), where the family lived for years. Daughter of Arthur Macy, and Bertha McMath Macy. She graduated from Grade School Number 57, Arsenal Technical High School, and DePauw University at Greencastle, Indiana where she was an Alpha Chi Omega. She then attended Graduate School of Social Work at Boston University and earned her MSW. For 30 years she worked for various social agencies as a social worker in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas and Seattle.
In her growing up years Betty was active in Girl Scouts and became a Golden Eaglet. She loved swimming and diving and entered some diving competitions. One of her happiest times was when she was hired as a lifeguard by the state of Indiana. Her assignment was at McCormick's Creek State Park in Spencer, Indiana where she worked during school breaks in the summer.
During WW2, Betty met William E. P. Smith in New Jersey when he was in service. He was born and grew up in Beverly, Massachusetts and graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle. They were married in Texas, and after he completed Active Duty, Bill stayed in the Reserves and became a Full Colonel totaling 30 years of military service. In civilian life Bill was employed by the City of Seattle and retired from there in 1978 as Assistant City Engineer for Administration. They lived in Seattle many years and at the time of Bill's death they had been married for 59 years.
For years the couple owned a Monk Design boat. They loved cruising year-round in Seattle and British Columbia where they made a number of life-long close friends. Betty, who was an avid quilter, would often take her quilting projects on the boat and has also compiled a wonderful book full of pictures and informative passages.
After Bill's death, Betty continued to live in their home until 12/31/2010 when she moved to Aljoya Thornton Place. She thanks the staff at Aljoya for their excellent care. She has also received wonderful help from the caregivers and staff of Family Resource Home Care. She sincerely thanks them, too.
Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Joe, and is survived by family members who live back East.
She was a member of University Methodist temple and since 1936 has been an active member of PEO, a Philanthropic and Educational Organization for Women. Memorials are suggested to Chapter DO PEO in care of cate Scott, 617 N 112th St, Seattle, WA 98133.
A Memorial Service for Betty will be held at Aljoya, 450 NE 100th St., Seattle, WA 98125.
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