Betty M. Nikolaisen
January 4, 1928 - March 20, 2012
Obituary
Betty Nikolaisen
Born in Opheim, Montana January 4, 1928, she died March 20, 2012. Survived by her husband of 61 years, Albert and children Cathy (Richard) Agbalog, Connie (Gary) Rost, Dan (Lou), David (Loa); 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
An avid bowler, Betty loved to have a beer and bowl with her many friends. She loved camping, fishing, and motorcycle rides with Albert. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Visitation is on Monday, March 26, 11-5, at Bonney-Watson Funeral Home 16445 International Blvd., Seattle. A mass and reception will be held Wednesday, March 28, at 11:00am at St. Thomas Catholic Church 4415 S. 140th St. Tukwila
Interment at Gethsemane Cemetery at 3:00pm.
It’s hard to imagine our extensive family without Betty near the center. She is probably one of the finest women that I have known. Such a blessing– beloved wife of my dear cousin Albert. She will continue to be in the center of our hearts.
Love,
Mary
I met vivacious Betty only once at the wedding of her granddaughter, Lareina. However, I feel like I know her through the stories her daughter Cathy Agbalog has shared with me over the years of Cathy being a caregiver to me. I have been in a wheelchair for many years due to MS. I believe in “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree” theory, and to me that means Betty and Albert raised one of the most compassionate, hard working, and organized persons I know. My sympathy and prayers go out to the family. Granddaughters Lareina and Rose both worked for me too before Cathy has been a more constant friend! I know peace, solace, and acceptance will eventually come, but right now it is so hard. I know that this feisty lady will shake things up @ whatever bowling alleys lay beyond!
May God bless the family at this time.
I am sorry for your loss. I know it is a difficult time for family and friends. Please find comfort in knowing that God is near to those broken at heart and those crushed in spirit he save (Psalm 34:18) He provides us all with the hope of seeing our loved ones again by means of the resurrection (Isaiah 26:19 and John 5:28,29). We can trust this promise because God has furnished a guarantee to all men in that he resurrected him from the dead. (Acts 17:31) “Him” is Jesus Christ.