Betty Ann Sowash
Obituary
On May 6, 2021, Betty passed away peacefully with her family by her side.
Betty was born in Riverside, Calif., on Feb. 8, 1928. She met and married the love of her life, Harvey Clinton Sowash, in 1947. Moving from Sacramento, Betty and Harvey settled into King City with their three boys. With Harvey working at Truck-a-way, Betty went to work for Basic Vegetables as Clean Up and worked her way up to a Machine Operator and retired in 1990.
Betty was "the best mom ever" (ask any of those who knew her), amazing baker and if you were ever blessed enough to receive one of her beautiful quilts, you know what a great quilter she was. Betty baked goods to help fundraise, made quilts for organizations in need as well. Let's not forget her knack for choosing antiques and hitting every yard sale in town; even breaking her hip at one and kept going.
Betty is survived by sons Dennis and his two daughters Treva and Michelle, Lincoln, Neb., Montie (Shelly) and their four children Kandace, Rachael, Montie Jr., and Ashley, Seattle, Wash., Randy (Jan) and children Joel, Jody and Tricia of King City; as well as several great-grandchildren.
Betty is preceded in death by Harvey, who passed June 18, 2009.
As you can imagine the family is saddened by this loss, but are at peace knowing Betty and Harvey are together.
A celebration of Betty's life was enjoyed while Betty was still alive. On April 28, 2021 the family surrounded Betty, shared stories, and Betty was able to hand down items from her collection that meant the most to her. Other days of memory will take place in the boys receptive places of residence and the local Sowash's will place flowers in the Arroyo Seco River this summer.
The family encourages donations be made to VNA Hospice of Monterey County.
Published in King City Rustler · May 26, 2021