Elizabeth "Betty" L. Decker Powell

She married Andrew Linden “Pete” Decker in South Bend on September 21, 1943. They had forty-six years together before he passed on March 15, 1990.

On June 29, 1996 she married Robert A. Powell in Mishawaka, Indiana. He passed on November 27, 1999.

She is survived by her five children: Lynn (Michael) Verhaeghe of Bremen, Indiana, Tom (Dwight Auten) Decker of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jerry (Judy Veris) Decker of Trinidad, Colorado, Cynthia Decker of Mesa, Arizona and Michael Decker of Mesa, Arizona

Also surviving are seven grandchildren: Mark (Kim) and Matt Verhaeghe, Isabel Mason, Jesse (Kyle) Mullins, Jonah (Emily) Decker, Johanna Decker (Trevor) Reedy and Jason (Tiffany) Decker. Eight great grandchildren: Brytni and Jordan Verhaeghe, Lucas and Maverick Decker, Trenten and Kaleb Reedy and Adeline and Andrew Decker. And one great great grandson Kaedon Wolfe. She also leaves behind three stepchildren: Carolyn (Craig) Grant of Bradenton, Florida, Robert J. Powell of, Syracuse, Indiana, Ron Powell of Mishawaka, Indiana and their families.

Betty lived an extremely active social life (“Decker special”, anyone?) more active than anyone else we know. The room always lit up when Betty arrived. Always a positive person, she had a great following of many friends. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flowers St, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa gardens Funeral Care (480) 830-4422. Please visit www.mariposagardens.com to leave a tribute.