Betty Blackwell was born Sept. 4, 1920 to Frank and Ethel Bremer in Sedro Wooley. Betty died peacefully at home on June 1, 2014. She lived an amazing 93 years. She was married to Louis Blackwell for 50 years. He preceded her in death in 1989.

She was a circulation driver for 30 years for the Bremerton Sun. Since retiring she had enjoyed gardening and solving all the problems of her children.

She had five children, Kenneth Blackwell who died when he was 8, Dwayne and (Linda) Blackwell of Belfair, Richard and (Carrie) Blackwell of Belfair, Noreen Hamren of Bremerton and Jenette Blackwell of Belfair. She has 10 grandchildren with one grandson, Kenneth McGuire who proceeded her in death in 1996 and 17 great-grandchildren.

Donations can be made to Providence St. Peter Foundations, designated to Sound Home Care and Hospice who were a blessing to the family during her final days.