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ELIZABETH POINSETT Obituary

Elizabeth "Betty" Wheeler Mann Poinsett Elizabeth, daughter of Iva Alice and Julius Mann, was born February 17, 1911 in Yakima WA and passed away on February 22, 2011 in Lakewood. Her family moved to Lakewood in 1918. Her sister, Katharine "Katie" Mann Shaw died in 1997. Elizabeth attended Park Lodge, Jason Lee and Stadium High School. She graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 1933 and the University of Washington in 1936. She married Raymond "Ray" Poinsett on December 17, 1944, who passed away in 2002. They enjoyed a long, loving and happy marriage. Betty enjoyed oil painting, gardening, swimming, tutoring young children, camping with Ray and sons, traveling and entertaining her many friends. She was a member of many local and educational clubs and associations, arts groups and the Lakewood Historical Society. She leaves her loving sons, John and Joel. A "Celebration" of her life will be held on March 12th at 11:00 AM in the Prairie Hall, Little Church on the Prairie, Lakewood. Contributions in Betty's honor may be made to the Lakewood Historical Society.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 6, 2011.

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Ashley Daniels

March 25, 2011

what a wonderful woman! I am so proud to have been apart of her family. Aunt Betty was truly an amazing woman. She was so full of life and had a great sense of humor. I will miss her warm and caring smile, which might i add could brighten anyone's day. Love you Aunt Betty. You are forever in my heart.

Linda and Danne Daniels

March 25, 2011

Aunt Betty was an amazing woman who was an inspiration to many people. She loved life to the fullest. It was so incredible the knowledge and memories she retained late in life. (I hope I inherit a fraction of that). She always enjoyed keeping busy and I mean busy. If there was a family function going on, she was there with bells on, or kicking up her heals with a dance with some handsome family member. Last year on her 99th birthday, my daughter gave her a princess tiara, she said "oh my in 99 years I've never had a tiara." She wore it all night. Aunt Betty we will miss you very much.

March 8, 2011

Gosh, what a great lady.

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