This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: EDCRF Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.king/6831.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Seattle Times Thursday, November 6, 2003 Elizabeth "Betty" Barry Wiatrak. Age 90, died on November 1, 2003 of congestive heart failure. Betty was a longtime resident of Yakima, Washington. She was residing at Providence Marianwood Care Center, Issaquah, Washington at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; her parents, Frank T. and Winifred Barry, and her sisters, Helen Peine and Winifred Jo Barry. She is survived by her daughter, Winifred of Bellevue, Washington. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Betty was born in Seattle, Washington on July 7, 1913 and was raised in the Chicago area. Soon after her graduation from high school, she returned with her family and lived on Capitol Hill. She attended the University of Washington where she met and married her husband, Joe, a well-known Husky football star. In 1950 the Wiatrak family moved to Yakima, Washington. Betty was involved in several volunteer activities including Welcome Wagon and the CYO. She also worked for a local dentist, Robert J. Bariletti, D.D.S. for many years. She remained in Yakima after her husband's death until 2002. Then she moved to the Bellevue area to be closer to her daughter. Betty was very proud of her Irish heritage and was an avid sports fan. She lived for the football season, which was her favorite time of year. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to the staff at Evergreen Hospice Service and Providence Marianwood for the compassionate care they provided to my Mother during her final months. My heartfelt thanks also goes to my family and special friends for their support and strength during the difficult times. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1PM Friday, November 7 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 9460 Northeast 14th Street, Bellevue. A Burial Service will be held at a future date in Yakima, Washington at Calvary Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.