Elizabeth "Bette" Ann Gibson, age 92, a 43 year resident of Colville, WA passed away on Aug. 14, 2021 due to complications of COVID-19.  Bette was born on December 28, 1928 in Spokane, WA the daughter of William and Margaret (McGowen) Wyman.

She attended Catholic school throughout grade school and then transferred to Roger High School as a freshman.  Bette graduated from Roger High School and then began working for the Crescent in downtown Spokane.  She met Donald Gibson in Deer Park and they began a courtship that led to marriage.  They began a family and eventually moved to Newport, WA in 1963.  Don worked as a game warden and Bette worked at the local pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.  They moved to Colville in 1978 and continued working and raising their family.  Bette worked at Frank's Pharmacy in downtown Colville for many years.  She retired from Walmart as their Jewelry clerk after 12 years with the company.

Bette's devotion was always to her family and the support of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She has spent over 50 years bench warming and traveling to games.    Bette was an avid fan of Gonzaga and paced the floor, in front of the T.V., giving Mark Few constant pointers and guidance.  She was a banana bread maker who baked banana bread to perfection and never let a guest leave her home hungry.  Her family loving named her "Papa's Grandma" and she loved the title and role.  Bette had an incredible sense of humor that kept those near her laughing and her character kept them wrapped in continuous love.  She fed all, mothered all and smoother them all in love.

Bette was preceded in death by her husband, Donald on Sept. 15, 2016, her brother, Bill Wyman and sister Marguerite Burns.

She is survived by her son, Dennis Gibson (Patti) of Hurricane, UT; daughter, Teresa Corning (David) of Colville, WA; sister, Rosemary Solverson (Gary) of Spokane, WA; grandchildren, Chad Corning, Kelly Bateman (Jared), Josh Gibson (Kaci), Katy Smith (Chris), and Nikki Gibson; great grandchildren, Fox, Jadyn, Jet and Cruz Bateman, Rori Woodhouse, Fin and Maverick Gibson, Cassidy and Wyatt Smith.

The family of Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Gibson will be remembered in gatherings of family and friends.  Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of your choice.  Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com .  Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory in entrusted with the arrangements.