Ethel "Bette" Mabel Howe passed away July 29, 2010 at her residence in Yuba City, California at the age of 92. She was born January 1, 1918 in Marysville, California. Ethel and her deceased husband Robert were avid golfers. She is survived by her sister Alta Fleming Dower and sister-in-law Joanne Burdick, both of Marysville, California. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation will be Wednesday, August 4, 2010 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm at Sierra View Mortuary in Olivehurst, California. Graveside services will be Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 10:00 am at Sierra View Memorial Park in Olivehurst, California. Rev. Robert Cordier of the First Presbyterian Church of Marysville, California will be officiating. Jon L. Fullerton is the funeral director in charge of arrangements.