Betty V. Kalan

Betty V. Kalan, 86 of Phoenix passed away peacefully on January 6, 2006. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she worked for many years in the finance department of the City of East Cleveland. Betty has been a resident of Phoenix for the past 33 years, was an active volunteer in the After Care Program at St. Luke's Hospital and was a member of The Mount of Olives Lutheran Church. She was the beloved wife of Edward Kalan, the daughter of Walter and Thelma Triska, and the sister of Jean Metelko, all of whom have passed away. She was the loving mother of George and Katie, the grandmother of Gavin and Jonathan, and the mother-in-law of Cheryl Kalan and Fred Lebow. Betty was also the aunt of Pam Green, Ray Metelko, Lorraine Jensen, LaVern Beatty (deceased), Laurie Danis, and Marilyn Kircher, and the great aunt of Mackenzie and Lindsey Green, and Kalan and Rena Kircher. We will all miss her optimism, enthusiasm, and zest for life. She was a constant source of love and encouragement and an inspirational model to all of us who knew and loved her. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., with services immediately following, on Friday January 13, 2006 at Paradise Sunset Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. A graveside service will follow at St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th St., Phoenix. Contributions may be made to either The Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, 3546 E. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018, or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.