1920
Betty
2012
Betty (Gantz) Blank
October 25, 1920 — October 14, 2012
Betty Jane (Gantz) Blank,
passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Lima, Ohio to the late Avis M. and Mabel F. (Kramer) Gantz who preceded her in death as well as a brother, Richard E. Gantz.
She married David R. Blank who preceded her in death o July 24, 2001.
Betty Jane was a graduate of Lima Central High School and formerly worked for the Allen County Engineer's Office. She and her husband enjoyed square dancing and numerous trips to Sarasota, Fl. where they made lifelong friendships. Betty was a life member of the Trinity chapter of the Eastern Star as well as a Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary member. She enjoyed going to the Elks Lima Lodge #54 Club of which her late husband, David, was a life member. Betty also was a member of the Lima Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for several years. She loved spending time with her family, friends and she was an avid dog lover.
She is survived by one son, Richard D. Blank and wife Kathy who reside in Minster, Ohio and a special daughter -in-law Mrs. Carla Blank who resides in Buckhannon, WV. Also, surviving are four grandchildren: Ryan Blank (Erin), Nicole Blank, Jayne Redlinger (Greg), and step grandson Nicholas Millet (Jodee), five great-grandchildren and three step grandchildren. She also leaves to cherish her memory a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by a son, Lynn R. Blank, on March 20, 2008.
There will be no visitation.
A private family graveside service will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donors choose a charity of their choice as Betty supported several charities.
passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Lima, Ohio to the late Avis M. and Mabel F. (Kramer) Gantz who preceded her in death as well as a brother, Richard E. Gantz.
She married David R. Blank who preceded her in death o July 24, 2001.
Betty Jane was a graduate of Lima Central High School and formerly worked for the Allen County Engineer's Office. She and her husband enjoyed square dancing and numerous trips to Sarasota, Fl. where they made lifelong friendships. Betty was a life member of the Trinity chapter of the Eastern Star as well as a Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary member. She enjoyed going to the Elks Lima Lodge #54 Club of which her late husband, David, was a life member. Betty also was a member of the Lima Memorial Hospital Auxiliary for several years. She loved spending time with her family, friends and she was an avid dog lover.
She is survived by one son, Richard D. Blank and wife Kathy who reside in Minster, Ohio and a special daughter -in-law Mrs. Carla Blank who resides in Buckhannon, WV. Also, surviving are four grandchildren: Ryan Blank (Erin), Nicole Blank, Jayne Redlinger (Greg), and step grandson Nicholas Millet (Jodee), five great-grandchildren and three step grandchildren. She also leaves to cherish her memory a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by a son, Lynn R. Blank, on March 20, 2008.
There will be no visitation.
A private family graveside service will be at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donors choose a charity of their choice as Betty supported several charities.
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