June 18, 1935 - October 16, 2022
Betty Purkett Obituary Betty V. Purkett 87, of Spokane Valley passed away on October 16th, 2022, on her beloved husband James P. Purkett Sr., 91st Birthday. Betty was born on June 18th, 1935, in Chinook, Montana to George B McLeslie and Violet F, Kruse. Betty lost her father George B. McLeslie when she was a small child. A few years later her mother Violet married Orville Hostetter and they raised her and her siblings in Havre, Montana. Betty married James P Purkett on May 29th, 1951, in Havre, Montana. The lived in Havre, Montana until 1955, then moved to Helena Montana for one year before moving to Spokane Washington in 1956, where they raised 8 children together. Janie (Jim) Plunkett, James Jr. (Judy), Robert (Bari), Ricky, Barbara Carlman, Carla (Roger) Schell, Michael, who passed away on Nov. 29th 1991, and Patricia Dubes. Betty was a Home Maker until the late 70's when she went to work for Eddie's Salad. Two years later Betty was hired as a Baker at Spokane Valley Hospital for 22 years before retiring. Betty moved to Arizona in 2012 to live with her eldest daughter Janie until 2017 which she then moved back to Spokane and lived with her daughters Barbara and Patti. Betty is survived by her 7 remaining children, one sister Connie Dubreng, 13 grandchildren and 23 Great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father George B McLeslie, brother Gary Hostetter, mother Violet Hostetter, step-father Orville Hostetter, husband James, son Michael, sister Judy Chewing, and brothers Donald and Jack McLeslie. Viewing for those who wish to say their last goodbyes to Betty is at Heritage Funeral and Cremation, 508 N. Government Way, Spokane WA 99224 on November 1st between 2pm -4pm. Celebration of Life/Funeral Services is scheduled for 2:30pm on November 2nd at Pines Cemetery, 1402 S. Pines Rd. Spokane Valley WA 99206, with a reception to follow at 2637 S. Fairmont Estates Ct. Greenacres WA 992016. All are welcome to attend the celebrate of Betty's life. � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Betty, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events NOV 1 Visitation Tuesday, November 1, 2022 2:00PM - 4:00PM Heritage Funeral & Cremation 508 North Government Way Spokane, WA 99224 Get Directions View Map Text Email NOV 2 Graveside Wednesday, November 2, 2022 2:30PM Pines Cemetery 1402 S. Pines Rd. Spokane Valley, WA 99206 Get Directions View Map Text Email Reception to follow at 2637 S. Fairmont Estates Ct. Gre
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