Elizabeth “Betty” Osterholt, age 91, lifelong Oak Harbor resident, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010, at Regency on Whidbey Assisted Living.

Betty was born in Oak Harbor on Jan. 9, 1919, to Gerhardus and Adriana (Vander Pol) ten Brink. She attended Oak Harbor schools. She married Urban Faber in 1938 and they raised four children together. Betty was employed at Oak Harbor Pharmacy for many years, and later at Pay Less in the pharmacy department.

On June 16, 1972, Betty married Richard “Dick” Osterholt. They lived in Mukilteo for nine years where they were members of the Mukilteo Presbyterian Church. Betty served as an elder at the church and was the first female moderator for the Northwest Puget Sound Presbytery. The couple moved back to Oak Harbor, where they became active members of the First United Methodist Church.

Betty and Dick were passionate about supporting the Food Bank Program through the Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, and became equally active with the Help House in Oak Harbor. They assisted in organizing and participating in gleaning efforts resulting in many thousands of pounds of apples and potatoes for the needs of food bank programs in the area. In addition, Betty enjoyed gardening, fishing and crabbing. “Gammy” was a devoted mother and grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her entire family.

Betty is survived by her husband Richard “Dick” Osterholt, at Regency in Oak Harbor; son Dennis Faber (Renee) of Oak Harbor; daughter Darlene Arnold (Fred) of Ferndale; step-daughter Joan Dungey (Ron) and step-son David Osterholt (Linda) of Kirkland; also, sons-in-law Frank Van de Werfhorst of Camano Island and Karl Reuble of Concrete; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; also, many other relatives. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Judy Reuble (1972) and Shelly Van de Werfhorst (2008), and by siblings Alida, Pauline, Rena and Gerard.

A Graveside Committal Service will take place at Fircrest Cemetery on Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m., followed by Memorial Service at First United Methodist Church at 3 p.m., Pastor Dave Johnson officiating. Memorials are suggested to the North Whidbey Help House, 1091 SE Hathaway St., Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories at www.whidbeymemorial.com.