Elizabeth "Betty" L. Wilson

August 8, 1924 - March 21, 2016

Elizabeth (Betty) Louise Wilson, 91, graduated from this mortal life with the highest honors on March 21st, 2016, the 1st day of spring. She spent her last days with much of her family at her side. She was born in Bellingham, Washington on August 8th, 1924 to William Henry and Lula Bell Tyas. She had a deep-rooted love of the Northwest, where she lived most of her life. Her interests were many and varied which she cultivated throughout her life. Education was a top priority for her and her children. She graduated from BYU summa cum laude at age 63. Her family was always her life’s passion, both living and deceased. She loved reading and writing poetry and kept all in good humor with her keen wit. She remained steadfast in her testimony and love of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and had a legacy of service in the LDS Church. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, and 3 brothers; Bob, Jim, and Bill Tyas, as well as her husband Leslie William Wilson. She is survived by her 3 children Wanda (Robert) Quist, Randy (Katharine) Wilson, and Gayle (Al) Viera, as well as 20 grandchildren, and over 60 great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Elizabeth will be held Saturday, March 26th, at 11:00 am, at Stonewood 1st Ward, 575 South 400 West, Orem, Utah, where a Visitation will be held prior from 10:00 to 10:45 am. Graveside Services will take place Saturday, April 2nd, at 2:00 pm, at the Claggett Cemetery in Keizer, Oregon. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.