Betty Jo McEntire, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully in Edmonds, Wash., on July 23, 2003, with her family at her side. She was 71 years old.

She was born Sept. 11, 1931, in Seattle to Edward and Gladys LaSpronce.

Betty grew up in West Seattle, graduated from West Seattle High School and earned a degree in interior design from Cornish Institute.

She married Melvin McEntire on Aug. 8, 1953; they resided in West Seattle until moving their family to Vashon in 1968.

Her father, mother and various aunts and uncles died earlier.

Survivors include her husband Melvin, son Michael and his wife Cind) McEntire, daughter Patty and her husband Scott Noble and her grandchildren Erin and Bryan McEntire and Nick and Katie Noble.

She was buried at Vashon Island Cemetery on Saturday, July 26, after graveside service.