<p>"I want to thank you all for coming to this celebration of life for Betty Hall. On August 6th, 2017 I sat beside my beloved wife, Betty as her life slipped away, at 5:17AM her life as we know it ended and her journey to join her grandmother Pearl began, a dream she always had.I was heartbroken and still am.  I went home, sat in my recliner and cried for quite a while.  I remember that Betty had no desire for a funeral, but rather a gathering of friends and family in a quiet setting. I realize that rather than mourn Betty we should celebrate her life.Betty & I had been together 33 plus years.  We had a life full of love, adventure & rewards.  Her love was for me, our children & friends & her work with American Red Cross.Betty enjoyed her daughters Cheryl and Cindy and was very proud of what they accomplished in their lives.  She was extremely happy with the girls selection of the men they married. Don and Ed were good husbands in her eyes, who treated her daughters well.</p> <p>Betty was instrumental in my reuniting with my son John and accepting him as if he was her own child.Betty and I had a great marriage, we accomplished more than we thought we could.  We traveled to places we never thought we would. Betty parasailed in the Bahamas, panned for gold in Alaska, parachute jumped in North Carolina a hot air ballooned in Ohio.Betty was so proud of her work with the American Red Cross, first as a volunteer in Florida, Louisiana and West Virginia events. She was promoted to the Director of Emergency Services of Western Stark County.  She spent 2 tours of duty at the World Trade Center in September 2001 and was recognized for her efforts in Ohio newspapers. We all have thoughts how Betty shared in our lives. She was kind, friendly and faithful to those that befriended her. So let’s join together not to mourn Betty’s death but rather celebrate that she was part of our lives.”</p></p>