The Lima News; Lima OH; 2004-12-28
 
BARBARA JEAN BLACK, 77, of Spokane, Wash., formerly of Lima, died
at 4:50 p.m. Nov. 5, 2004, in Spokane. She was born April 16, 1927,
in Minneapolis. She was adopted and raised by Edward B. and Thelma
E. VanPatten Lake, who preceded her in death. On Dec. 13, 1947, she
married Russell E. Black, who survives. Mrs. Black had been a supervisor
in the business office at Lima Correctional Institution. She was a member
and past president of Social Order of the Beauceant and a member of the
Ladies of the Oriental Shrine, Spokane, Wash. She was a former member of
Trinity Chapter 16 Order of Eastern Star.  Survivors also include three
sons, Danny E. Black of San Diego, Michael B. Black of Anaheim, Calif.,
and Thomas P. Black of Lima; and two grandsons, a granddaughter and two
great-granddaughters.  Memorial services will begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday
at Chiles & Sons-Laman Funeral Homes, Wayne Street Chapel, which
will be conducted by the Social Order of the Beauceant. Burial of the
cremains will be at a later date in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends
may call from 6 p.m. until time of services Wednesday at the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's
choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.