Betty A. Melstrom passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019 at Hawthorn Gardens, Portland OR. Following a short illness.
Betty was born in Sand Lake, OR to William (Bill) and Anna Derrick on July 11, 1933. She attended schools in both Sand Lake and Tillamook until her graduation in 1950.
On September 1, 1966 Betty married Dennis L. Melstrom in Weiser, Idaho. In 1968 they moved to Sandy which became their permanent home. Betty partnered with her husband in the ownership of Sandy Shake Co, she maintained the books while her husband ran the day to day operations.
Betty enjoyed spending time with her dogs, writing, gardening, feeding wildlife, visiting with family, and traveling with her husband Dennis in their motor home.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Bill and Anna Derrick and her husband of 40 years Dennis Melstrom.
Betty is survived by Sisters-in-law; Pat (Dennis) Turner of Iron River, MI, Ruth (Maurice) Wise and Nancy Emmons of Portage, IN. Brother-in-law Dale (Janet) Melstrom of Iron River, MI, special nieces Lynette Emmons of Longboat Key, FL and Anna Czuk of Newberg, OR plus many other nieces and nephews.
A Private Memorial Service will be held for Betty at the graveside on August 15, 2019 at 4pm.