Betty was born Betty Jean Moody in Tampa, Florida. Her parents, Clarence and Susi Moody, had been unable to conceive for many years. As a last resort, they drank the water from Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine, Florida. Shortly after, Susi conceived and Betty was born.
She grew up in Oakland, California, where she witnessed the building of the Oakland Bay and Golden Gate Bridges. She was a teenager during World War II, and would go with friends to the USO and dance with the servicemen. She was briefly married during the war and later divorced. A few years later, she met the love of her life, Jack D. Wolf, and was married on June 3, 1950. They were married for 59 years until Jack's death in 2009.
She survived by two children: Jacque M Wolf-Hagan and Forrest D. Wolf, and their spouses, Harold Hagan and Robin Wolf. Three grandchildren; Christina Hagan-Sorkness, Alicia Wolf-Blanco and Tasha Wolf, and six great grandchildren: Cody, Chandler, Jordan, Jeremy Jr, Jack, and Jase.
A loving and supportive wife and mother, Betty was a friend to just about everyone. Her nickname was Windy because she loved to visit and talk.
There is so much more that could be written as she was a complex, bright and bubbly personality. She was very loved and will be missed by all.
We want to extend an extra special "Thank you!" to her friends Tom McClinton and Bill Standley, for being there and helping to make her life easier for the past few years. Also, to Eden Hospice, Nurse Melissa and the CNA's for their loving care during her last days.
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