Elizabeth L. (Betty) Korb

Elizabeth L. (Betty) Korb, 96, of Silverdale, WA, passed away on June 15, 2021. Born on April 28, 1925 in Holyoke, CO to Edward C. and Beatrice (Bain) Twiss, Betty went on to attend schools in Arnold, NE and later colleges in Boulder and Trinidad, CO. Betty taught in a one room school in Nebraska for one year. She joined the US Army Signal Corp and then transferred to the Radio Material Office at PSNS in October 1943, serving as an engineer aid until 1945. On October 11, 1944, Betty married Edwin W. Korb and together started a family. She was active as a leader in Girl Scouts, 4-H, and Cub Scouts, as well as, a member of the Bremerton area Lady Lions, serving as its president from 1968-1969. In 1973, Betty started and managed the Young World Children's stores in the CK Mall (later Kitsap Place) in Silverdale and Perry Ave Mall in Bremerton. Betty retired in 1988 to join Ed in many years of national and international travel, but they were always glad to return to Silverdale and their family. She was fortunate to spend lots of quality time with her 5 grandchildren as they grew up in Silverdale, as well as, her 10 great grands. Her love and understanding ear was never in short supply. Betty was preceded in death by her 9 year old son, Kip Edward Korb; son-in-law, Terry Simons; and husband of 65 years, Edwin (Eddy) Korb. Her memory will live on with daughters, Kristi Simons and Karla Ward (Bart); grandchildren, Kerri Simons Morkert (Brian), Blake Simons (Jody), Tracy Ward Hatch, Amy Ward Michaels (David), and Cameron Korb Ward; great-grandchildren, Brianne Morkert Furtak, Kipp Hatch, George Hatch, Parker Michaels, Haley Morkert, Rachael Simons, Devon Michaels, Kali Morkert, Seth Simons, and Isabelle Michaels; and great great-grandchild, Siddalee Morkert. At Betty's request there will be no formal services.