Betty N Pontius

DONNA – Betty M. Pontius, age 80, passed away in her daughters loving arms on Saturday, January 24, 2015. She was born in Seattle, Washington on January 18, 1935 to Roy and Gloria Neville. She was united in marriage to Robert S. Pontius on March 4, 1956 in Seattle, Washington. He preceded her in death in February of 2008. They were married for 52 years,
After moving to the Valley, she attended KMMC First School of Nursing and received her nursing license. She worked as a nurse for more than 30 years. She later found her passion for art, receiving awards for her paintings. She loved teaching as well. She loved her time outdoors with family while fishing, beach combing and gardening. The oldest of six siblings she is survived by her sister Cathy Hedges and brother Tom Neville. Her daughters Patrice McMillan and Kim Machen (Neil), five grandsons and six great grandchildren.
Momma, Ahnnie you will be missed and forever in our hearts.

There’s a place that I travel
When I want to roam
And nobody knows it but me
The roads don’t go there
And the signs stay home
And nobody knows it but me
It far, far away
And way, way afar
It’s over the moon and the sea
And wherever you’re going
That’s wherever you are
And nobody knows it but me