She was born to the late Benjamin and Carmela (Kay) Pupa, June 28, 1932, in Rome, NY. She graduated from Polytechnic High School, Riverside, CA, in 1950, and received a Nursing Degree from Mercy College of Nursing in San Diego,1953.
Betty was a passionate Nurse for over 40 years where she held various positions in the medical profession. She retired in 1995, as Director of Nursing, Geriatric Care in Kirkland, WA.
Betty was an active and devoted member of St. Brendan’s Catholic Church, in Bothell, WA. She loved to travel, shop, was an avid seamstress and cherished her Italian heritage spending time making homemade pasta, sauce, meatballs, fresh breads and desserts. Her kids and grandchildren were her life!
Betty is survived by her three sons; Ray Bechard (Carol), of Camino Island, WA; Mark Bechard, of Tucson, AZ; and Chris Bechard (Kirsten), of Snohomish, WA. She also is survived by four grandchildren; Kara Zubal (Travis), Heather Bechard (Barry), Carson and Kaci Bechard, and two great-grandchildren, Kai and Kaden Zubal.
Funeral services will be at 11am, Friday, February 4, 2022, at St. Brendan’s Parish, Bothell, WA. Reception will follow at Lifetime Celebrations by Washelli, Bothell, WA.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.LifetimeCelebrationsByWashelli.com for the Burrell family.
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