"Betty Jane Jorgensen, 85, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Betty was born and raised in Wray, Colorado to Frederic and Elizabeth Adcock on September 30, 1933. She was proud of her small town upbringing and still, after all these years, maintained beautiful friendships with several childhood friends.
Betty attended the University of Colorado to follow her passion of becoming a teacher and enjoyed teaching for 15 years at the Montessori School in Mesa, AZ. For many years, she was a dedicated homemaker raising her children, Bill, Christy and Sheri in La Mirada and Whittier, CA and had fond memories of the many close friends she had kept a friendship with after moving to AZ in 1978.
She was happily married to Glen Jorgensen, deceased, for 38 years and was thrilled to add Glen’s children, Karen, Keene, Kathleen and Kurt to her family. She and Glen enjoyed playing table games, golf, and cooking and entertaining family and friends.
Betty enjoyed playing golf, bridge, mah-jongg, doing crossword puzzles, Sudoku and recently, she became an dedicated Words with Friends player. She was an avid artist and painter, sharing this passion with her twin sister Patty. Betty loved helping others and was a member of P.E.O. Chapter AF in Chandler, AZ for many years and also a member of the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church.
Betty is survived by her twin-sister Patty Newcomer (Bob), son William Blackwill (Justina), daughter Sheri Harder (Duane), step-children Karen Rossi (Ron), Kathleen Sauder and Kurt Jorgensen (Mary). She had 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren and found so much joy in spending time with them. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Jorgensen, daughter Christy Blackwill, step-son Keene Jorgensen and grand-son Forrest Touchstone.
Betty had a tender heart and giving spirit and always saw the good in everyone and every situation. She will be missed by all. Celebration of Life service to be held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 3:00pm at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Chandler, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to P.E.O. Chapter AF, c/o Kathy Olney, 695 W. Beechnut Drive, Chandler, AZ 85248."
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