"We just wanted you to know we’re thinking of all of you. We wish we could have been with you. Betty will be missed. Connie & Ron"
In loving memory of
Betty D. Black
Black, Betty D. of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Sunday morning, June 6, 2010 at the age of 78. She was born January 30, 1932 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Wilbur Randolph and Jessie McBee. Betty was the third of four children and is survived by a brother, Gene of Carydon, Iowa and a sister, Doris of Ottumwa, Iowa. She retired from AT&T after more than 20 years of service as a telephone operator. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard D. Black, whom she married on August 19, 1951 in Agency, Iowa. She is the mother of four children of whom she was extremely proud: Joyce Surkala (Dan) of Concho, Arizona, Richard Black (Kay) of Ottumwa, Iowa, Andrew Black (Julie) of Wittmann, Arizona and William Black (Lisa) of Phoenix, Arizona. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren whom she loved immensely. Visitation will be held 5-8 pm on Wednesday, June 9th at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th ’Street, Phoenix. Graveside services to take place at the Ottumwa Cemetery in Ottumwa, Iowa at a date to be determined. Please visit www.hansenmortuary.com to send online condolences.
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"We would like to extend our sincere condolences to the extended Black Family and especially to Bill, Lisa and their boys. We hope you find solace in wonderful memories and support from family and friends at this difficult time. The Goltz’s"
"Knew Dick and Betty from the Outpost, during the 60’s in Phoenix. Lots of good memories. My condolences to the family."
"Our deepest sympathy, and heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Black Family."
"Although we cannot be with you all during this difficult time, please know that we send our love. I have so many wonderful memories of times spent with Grandma, most recently during our April trip to Phoenix when she baked us cookies! It had been many years since I had had Grandma’s cookies, and it was an extra special treat. Grandma, I love you so much and will see you again someday."