Betty Sells Robertson
October 1943–February 22, 2021
Betty Sells Robertson, 77, an influential resident of Birch Bay for over 50 years, passed away on February 22, 2021.
Betty was born on October 1943 in Seattle. After graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1961, she went on to study education at the University of Washington and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
In 1970, she met Douglas Robertson and six months later they wed in November 1970. They were married over 50 years until her passing. The couple have two children Shela Tussy and Lori Stutevoss.
In 1971, Betty and Doug permanently moved to Birch Bay. Betty became a PE teacher at Vista Middle School in Ferndale where she would spend the next 35 years teaching a healthy and active lifestyle, while also coaching basketball, volleyball, gymnastics and track & field. Betty was also a huge advocate and supporter of Title 9, fighting for the equal opportunity of women athletes and teachers.
Betty was passionate about her family, sports, sailing, and skiing; and when she wasn’t filling her home with warmth and kindness, she could be found volunteering with the Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District. Her community, family and friends will miss Betty’s positivity, contagious laugh and unconditional love that radiated from her.
Betty was predeceased by Charlie Sells, Iola Sells and William Sells. She is survived by her husband Douglas Robertson; brother John Sells; daughters Shela Tussy and Lori Stutevoss; and four grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
