Gladys Eveline Black

born June 6, 1921 in Yakima, WA. to Issac and Jessline Sparle. She was the fourth daughter of six children. She lived in Yakima the majority of her life and attended local schools. She graduated from Yakima High School class of 1939. She met David. W. Black when they were both 14 years of age and they were married at age twenty on December 27, 1941. At the time of David's passing in October 2008 they had been devotedly married for almost 67 years. Mom always said that dad was her "one and only sweetheart."

Her life was one of dignity, grace, mercy and love. She loved and enjoyed her

family, her home, quilting, embroidery, traveling, reading, tending her beautiful

rose garden and just being present to any moment of opportunity to enjoy life.

Gladys is survived by her son David N. Black (Carol Ann); daughter Sandra

Kay Osborn (Dennis); grand-daughters Jennifer Meythaler; Lynda Black;

great-grand daughters Emily and Hannah Meythaler; sisters Eleanor van Lith

and Mabel Coahn. She was preceded in death by her husband David W. Black Jr

sisters Ida and Billie May and brother Isaac, Jr.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Chesterley

Court Memory Care Facility for their superb care and love given to our mother

during her four year stay. We would also like to thank the Memorial Hospice

Team for their incredible compassion and skills as they walked with mom and us

on this very special journey.

Memorials may be made to Memorial Home Care and Hospice 1019 S. 40th Ave, Yakima WA 98908

Hey, mom, we had a good time with you, too. Your grateful family.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2013, from 1-5:00 p.m. A Celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 11:00 at Keith & Keith Funeral Home.