Betty Jean McDuffee

Betty Jean McDuffee (age 77) of Deer Park, WA passed away after a short illness on January 17, 2011. Betty or “B.J.”, as she was known to her many friends, was born in Cloquet, MN on May 12, 1933. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Roy L. McDuffee (Red); her brother, Rodrick Plante; and her sister, Suzy LeMieux (Joann). Betty lived the majority of her beautiful existence in Pasco, WA prior to her and Red moving to Elk, WA and Deer Park, WA. Betty is survived by her daughter, Janice (Ronnie) Passage; her son, Mike (Angela) McDuffee; sister-in-law, Donna Plante; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and her many friends in Deer Park. Betty loved playing games with her grandkids. She also enjoyed having a glass of wine with her family and friends. B.J. will be greatly missed by the many that knew and loved her. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Lauer Funeral Home in Deer Park, WA.