Betty June Swisher

September 22, 1921 - August 22, 2012

Betty June Swisher, 91, of Ephrata, WA; died at home with her family on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. She was born in Colville, WA on September 22, 1921 to Minnie and Charles Surig. Betty is survived by her son Harry (Candy) Erickson of Ephrata, WA; stepdaughter Terri (Jerry) Currie of Anacortes, WA; granddaughter Tanya (Marvin) Julson of Bothell, WA; niece Anita (Smokey) Nichoals of Idaho, stepsisters: Beatrice Funk of Oregon and Dorothy Holstrom of Oregon, stepbrother Daniel Pederson of Mt. Vernon, WA; and beloved friend Joe Malaspino of Ephrata, WA. She is preceded in death by her parents Minnie and Charles Surig, brother Charles Surig, husbands: Eric O. Erickson in 1976, and John Swisher on January 5, 2007. There will be a private family burial on Friday, August 31, 2012. At this time there will not be a reception. Betty was a member of the Eastern Star and completed all the chairs. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Wenatchee Valley Medical Center, Cancer Services at www.wvclinic.com/healthinformation/cancerservices.ashx?p=1372 Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata, WA. On behalf of Betty, she would like to thank you all for your love and friendship she received over the years by friends and family. Her life was a happier one, just by knowing all of you and having your support. In closing, what we hope you remember most about Betty is her child like smile, quick humor, and loving heart.