The Last Chapter, continued: "Arrangements"

"Arrangements", as they call them, have begun but they cannot be completed until the business week begins on Monday. Burial will be attended by just family, followed (hopefully on the same day) by a memorial service. That service will be at Grace Community Church. (Click the link for a map.) Although we do not attend there, they have wonderful facilities and staff, and it is in our home city of Auburn. I'll add details to this post when I have them. Look for an Update section in the post.

As you can imagine, I'm a little numb right now...not the time for thoughts and such. (There will be time for a prologue post later, so I guess this really isn't the last chapter). Before I close though, let me thank you for the supportive words, thoughts, and prayers that so many of you readers have sent our way these last few months. As I've said more than once, this is not something anyone should try alone. Though I'm lonely, I know for sure I am not alone.

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Bettie's memorial service will be at Grace Community Church, on Friday, January 8th, at 3:00 p.m. (See the link above for a map.) A reception will immediately follow the service in an adjacent room, and will include a pot-luck meal. If you are so inclined, you could bring a cold dish such as a salad, cold-cuts, bread, cheese, or a desert.

There will be an opportunity for a few brief stories and memories of Bettie to add to the celebration of a life well-lived. We'll conclude with a couple of songs by my dear brothers in the Northwest Sound Men's Chorus that you won't want to miss. Hint: bring tissue.

If you are able, it would be such an honor to see you there

You can enter the parking lot for Grace Community Church, directly from Auburn Way S. Enter the church via the entrance on that (the west) side of the building. Once inside, the chapel will be to your left. If you have brought food, someone will take it from you in the foyer and deliver it to the Fireside Room for the reception. That room is straight ahead through the foyer.

Bettie's obituary appeared in both The Seattle Times and The Bellingham Herald today.