Betty Jeanette Des Lauriers
January 23, 1929 – February 24, 2019
SAN DIEGO – Betty Des Lauriers was born and raised in San Diego with her two brothers Jim and Garry McGlinchy. She met and married Paul Des Lauriers in 1950 and here they raised their family of 4 Paul Richard, Steve, Rick and Suzanne as well as their foster daughter Melissa. Betty worked at Kaiser Hospital for many years and after retirement stayed involved as a Kaiser Board Member. She and Paul moved to Victorville, CA in 1990 but returned to San Diego in 1997. She and Paul were married for 45 years until his passing.
Betty had a zest for life and an infectious laugh that could not be denied. She enjoyed (understatement) LOVED BINGO and playing cards with her friends. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday with her family by the ocean where she enjoyed a perfect Southern California afternoon.
She is survived by her son Rick Des Lauriers and his wife Tracey; daughter Suzanne Gilroy and her husband Richard; granddaughter Jessica Des Lauriers as well as her dear lifelong friends Peggy, Barbara and Louise.
A Memorial Service will be held at Featheringill Mortuary, 6322 El Cajon Blvd, CA 92115 at 1:00 PM Thursday, March 7th 2019
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The San Diego Humane Society 5500 Gaines Street San Diego, CA 92110 “In Honor of Betty Des Lauriers”