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Betty Selene Obituary

Betty Delores Selene was born in Custer Washington on May 16, 1928 to Merton and Jennie Mercer. She peacefully entered Heaven's gates on September 6th, 2016. The middle of 7 children, she grew up on the family farm in Custer. She graduated from Ferndale High School and went on to be a beautician, wife and mother. She married Dale Fredrick Selene and lived most of her life in Bellingham. Betty had unwavering faith in God. She was a member of Immanuel Bible Church for over 50 years and was so excited to be able to bring her husband and son to Christ. Betty was an artist, she loved painting, gardening, good food and spending time with family. She discovered travel later in life and was able to see many corners of the world. She was preceded in death by her husband Dale, son Dennis, siblings Gerald Mercer, Joyce Thompson, Harold Mercer and Thelma Bruland. Betty leaves behind daughter Sheryl Bergh, son-in-law Jim Bergh, grand children William Baldwin, Alexandria Baldwin, Nichole Bergh and Alex Bergh. Sisters Darlene Rupp and Shirley Chapman. Services will be held at Immanuel Bible Church, Bellingham, WA October 12th at 1PM.

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Oct. 8, 2016.

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Jody Kennedy

October 11, 2016

Sheryl - your Mom was my second Mom :) We shared our Moms - when we were young, we always had one available when the other was busy or at work. We declared ourselves sisters, since we only had much older brothers and our Moms let us run around, ride horses, play in the pond, whatever we wanted. We had a great childhood because we had such great parents. Your Mom has always had a beautiful twinkle and a soft, loving voice. She was so creative too - hair stylist, oil paintings, flowers ... such great memories. I'm SO very sorry for your loss, Betty was such a love and we all loved her. My Mom. myself and Al send our love and condolences to you and your family. We will see you on October 12th. Hugs and Love.

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