Betty Ann Birchfield

Betty Ann Birchfield, age 90 passed peacefully on October 20, 2020 surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren. She was born on September 25, 1930 to Leslie and Constance Goodchild in Flint, Michigan. Her family moved to Santa Monica when she was a year old. Betty was a devoted wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt and friend. She married the love of her life Jim in 1949. They raised James, Leslie, John and Susan. Betty loved spending time in the kitchen baking her delicious apple pies. She enjoyed working in her gorgeous rose garden. Betty was very independent and resourceful. Summers were spent in Yosemite and Lake Tahoe making unforgettable memories. She also loved sitting under an umbrella at the beach with the grandkids. Betty worked for Security Pacific Bank for many years. After retiring from the bank she had her favorite job as Grandma. Story-telling, arts and crafts, and baking cookies were daily duties. Betty is survived by her daughter Susan (Dean) and grandchildren Melissa (Erick), Deborah (Cory), Andrew, Christine, Austin, Matthew, Amanda and Sarah. Preceded in death by her husband Jim and sons James, Leslie and John. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 11:00 am at Oakwood Memorial Park in Chatsworth. “We love you so much. You may not be with us but your love and memories will continue to guide us”