Betty Black Nelson

Betty Black Nelson, Went to be with the love of her life, Melvin Nelson, on March 7, 2013. She was 93. They had been married 55 years when he passed away in March of 1995. Mel was always in her thoughts and forever in her heart. Betty was born January 9, 1920 in Moose Jaw, Sask. Canada. Betty and Mel were married in 1940 and moved to work the family farm in Crain Valley, Sask. In 1948 they moved to Seattle with their young daughter Faith. Betty enjoyed working both as a sales clerk for several stores in the Northgate Mall and also a dental assistant for a few years. She was active with her church, both Faith Memorial Tabernacle and North Seattle Community Chapel doing whatever was asked of her, she loved being a care giver in the nursery, teaching childrens bible studies, and greeting visitors at the main entry way. She loved the Lord with all her heart and never forgot to pray and thank God for all of her blessings. Betty and Mel loved to travel, going from coast to coast in Canada and the U.S., Mexico, Great Britain, the Holy Lands, China and Japan. They went on several cruises to the Bahamas and Panama. She believed life was an Adventure worth seeing, be it on land or at sea. Betty was an avid quilter and long time knitter. She inspired many to follow with her crafting and encouraged their creativity to travel pathways yet unseen. Betty was always working on one project or another in her sewing room. Betty and Mel loved to entertain and she cooked amazing meals as he played host to their guests. Betty is survived by her daughter Faith and son-in-law Frank Fadden, her grand children Mark and wife Brenda Fadden, Trent Fadden and Kim and her husband Paul Edwards, as well as her 3 great grandchildren Craig Fadden, Cody Fadden and Paige Fadden and numerous nieces and nephews in the United States and Canada. Betty was preceded in death by not only her husband Melvin, but her brother Ben Lucas and her sister Jessie McKibben. Her friendly attitude and engaging smile will be missed by all who knew her. I will really miss you Mom, but I will see you again. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date to be announced by her family. REMEMBER ME WITH LAUGHTER AS THAT IS HOW I REMEMBER YOU. IF YOU CAN ONLY REMEMBER ME WITH TEARS, THEN DONT REMEMBER ME AT ALL.