DIAS, Elizabeth Carol, "Betty", 64, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on December 16, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold Gomes, and Margie Stein Gomes; and her sister, Patricia Etheridge. She is survived by her beloved husband, Frank Dias; her loving children, daughter, Pamela Dias-McKeever, and son-in-law, Sean McKeever; her son, Jeff Dias, and her son, Jared Dias, and her daughter-in-law, Melanie Dias; her grandchildren, Taylor McKeever, Garett McKeever, Jaden Dias, Madison Dias, and Tanner Dias; her brothers, Kenneth Patchett, Arnie (Margie) Gomes, Eddie (Katie) Gomes; and her sisters, Judy Madden, and Barbara (Greg) Sanchez. Betty was born and raised in Northern California. She was the middle child of seven children, and her parents were dairy farmers. Frank and Betty were married in 1970, in Laton, California, about 60 miles from Fresno. Her first job was as a beautician. They lived in California for about 5 years, before moving to Prescott, Arizona, in 1975. Their children were raised in Arizona, where Betty ran a childcare from their home. Betty was extremely proud of her children, and always was there for their activities. More than once, Betty took on an umpire in defense of her children! Frank was transferred to Texas, as a store manager for JCPenney, in 1994, and the family lived there for 16 years, before returning to Arizona, in 2010. While in Texas, Betty spent her time as a school librarian, and taught Sunday School. Her favorite past times included, shopping, baking, and doting on her grandchildren. The most important thing to Betty was her family. Her loud laugh could always be heard at family parties, where she made sure everyone had a gift for their birthday. Arrangements are entrusted to Surprise Funeral Care. A Gathering and Celebration of Life, will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2015, at 2:00 PM, at Surprise Funeral Care, in the Chapel. To sign the guestbook online, and send condolences and well-wishes to the family, please visit, www.surprisefuneralcare.com.
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