Betty Mureen Fladhus passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2018. Alzheimer’s may have taken away her memory and speech, but it did not diminish her grace, spirit, and the twinkle in her eyes when she smiled.
Betty was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, March 4, 1927, to Emily and Peter Brown. Her family life was that of a beautiful dairy farm that we as a family returned to often for visits. She had six siblings and many stories to share about life in a big family. She married Ryder Norman Fladhus in 1947, and they shared 64 years before his passing in 2011. They began married life in Iowa, moved to Gallup, New Mexico, and eventually found their way to Seattle, Washington. Ballard became home in 1958, close to the beach where many family outings occurred. I specifically remember packing peanut butter and pickle sandwiches to take to the beach.
The beach actually became the focus for many family vacations. We became rock-hounds and spent endless hours on the Oregon coast searching for agates. Tent camping was the time when stories were told by the campfire about the one-room school house Mom attended in Otter Tail county, Minnesota blizzards, roller skating, ice skating, and life on the farm.
Mom was the quiet, strong-willed, Swede that was the center of our family. Together with Dad, they instilled through faith and love the importance of being a family. They raised two children that are forever grateful for all that was taught and given through their commitment and love for family. Mom’s love was shown to us in a million different ways – from guiding our first steps; teaching us to ride our bikes; drive a car; to wonderful Sunday family dinners; all she did anchored us as a family. Her life was well-lived and she was cherished by many who witnessed her beauty and strength.
We give thanks for Providence Hospice and the care they provided to Mom in the end. They truly are angels on earth. We also give thanks for the prayers from our faith community, family and friends. To our community of neighbors on North Beach that held vigil with us in the end, we are thankful for your love.
Betty is survived by her two children Mike and Laurie, son-in-law – Eric, her sister Lillian Christianson, her brother David Brown; and many nieces and nephews.
Remembrances can be given to Ballard First Lutheran or to Providence Hospice.
John 16-22
Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice and no one can take away your joy.
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