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Betty Blank

May 13, 1930 — August 13, 2011

Betty Blank

Betty L. Blank, 81, of LaPorte, IN, died Saturday, August 13, 2011 at her home. She was born May 13, 1930 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Gilbert Davis and Agnes (Stephan) Davis. Betty was a member of Charm and Chatter Home Economics Club. Graduated in 1947 from Kingsbury High School. She sang in the St. John Lutheran Choir back in the 1960's and 1970's. She owned and operated Betty's Plant and Gift Shop fron 1977 to 1983. Betty dairy farmed from 1956 to 1964. From 1964 to 2011 she owned and managed rental properties and from 1995 to 2011 she was a partner with Blank's Nursery. Betty enjoyed sewing, baking, sketching, gardening and playing the piano and organ. On March 3, 1956, in LaPorte, IN, she married Ward A. Blank who preceded in death October 28, 2002. She is survived by her son - Brian Blank of La Porte, IN; 2 nieces - Imogene Gemberling, Carolyn Wolf and one great-nephew - Rodger Gemberling. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, Mary Ann, sister, Deloris Williams Davis, sister, Dorothy Pike Davis, and two brothers, Virgil and Donald Davis. Arrangements are being handled by the Haverstock Funeral Home 602 Maple Avenue LaPorte, IN. 46350. Cremation will take place. There will be no visitation with a memorial service held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Breast Cancer Foundation 1220 B East Joppa Rd Suite 332 Baltimore, MD 21286. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Betty L. Blank please visit our Sympathy Store.
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