Billie Catherine Fenton

February 3, 1932 – November 20, 2011

Billie Fenton, of Auburn, WA, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 20, 2011. She was born in Seattle, WA to the late James & Gladys Sidebotham, and was raised and resided in the South King County area for most of her life. A 1950 graduate of Renton High School, Billie maintained a life-long friendship with several elementary – high school classmates. In 1951, she met Roger (Bud) Fenton and on September 5th they were married. Roger and Billie celebrated 60 years of marriage this past September. Together, they traveled all over the US as well as abroad to many tropical locales and destinations—Billie loved to travel and explore out-of-the-way places. Billie was also very artistic and took painting classes; many family members are blessed to have a “Billie” original hanging in their home. Also a great cook, Billie was known for her great pies, which were relished by anyone lucky enough to get a slice. Later in life, when traveling became harder due to health issues, Billie enjoyed many years of “camping” with her children and grand-children at their property in eastern Washington. She treasured the time she could spend with her family. Billie was pre-deceased by her parents and oldest sister, Patricia Emery. She is survived by husband, Roger; sister, Gladys Addington, Renton; two children – daughter Lori (Dave) Sanford, Auburn, and son John Fenton, Chehalis; grandchildren – Joe Sanford, Federal Way; Michael (Sharon) Sanford, Auburn; and Julianne (Kevin) Williams, Puyallup; as well as five great-grandchildren, Jewel/Kayden Sanford, Emily Sanford and Carson /Sydney Williams. Billie is also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews and their families as well as cousins and other extended family/friends. Not to be forgotten, her beloved kitties – Sunny and Emily. A celebration of life for friends and family will be held at the Rio Verde club house @ 1402 22nd St. NE, Auburn, WA on Friday, December 16, 2011; from 1-3 p.m. Graveside services for family will be held at the Tahoma Cemetery at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.