Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Mankowski passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 82 years. She was born on April 20, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Edward and Rose (Heim) Haselkamp. She attended Pius High School and married the love of her life and husband of 61 years, Robert Mankowski in 1957. In 1964, they moved to Arizona, where she earned her Associate’s Degree at Mohave Community College and subsequently her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Psychology from Northern Arizona University. She worked as a nurse for 8 years and was active in Big Sisters. An avid quilter throughout her life, she was a member of the Coconino Quilters and was known for making and giving beautiful homemade quilts as gifts to friends and family members. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother John Haselkamp, sister Mary Ann Cameli, and grandson Taylor Chan. She is survived by her husband Robert; sister Janet Schuerman; brother Daniel Haselkamp; her five children James Mankowski (wife Kirsten Aamodt), Linda Mankowski Chan, John Mankowski (wife Susan), Beth Mankowski Penney (husband Jeff) and Mary Mankowski Benton; grandchildren Abby Chan, Emily Mankowski, Evan Mankowski, Sarah Penney Whipple (husband Alex), Katherine Penney, Hannah Penney, Matthew Benton and Christopher Benton; great-grandson Beckham Whipple; and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass will be held at the Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Angels at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Memorial donations in memory of Betty may be made to St. Vincent de Paul at Ss. Simon and Jude, 6351 N. 27th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85017.
Larry and Carol moyzes
January 26, 2019 at 8:13 amBob and family,
With sympathy and prayers
Larry and Carol moyze s
Linda Randell
January 27, 2019 at 11:15 amBetty was a lovely lady. I enjoyed her friendship many years ago during our time in Kingman.
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Frank Abeyta
January 27, 2019 at 1:56 pmHello Bob, we are very sorry to hear about Betty. She was a very sweet and loving person and was so much fun to be around. We hope her last days were not too painful for her. She is in our memories.
Frank Abeyta
January 27, 2019 at 1:58 pmHello Bob, we are very sorry to hear about Betty and the loss to your family. Betty was always fun to be around with and we will keep her in our hearts and memories.
Frank and Margaret Abeyta
Walt Taylor
January 28, 2019 at 9:37 amHi Bob I just learned of Betty’s passing………It was a privilege to know and help care for her and others in your family. She was a strong wise caring person and loved her family. I know she will live on in the hearts and minds of all of you. Take care, Walt Taylor
Jeff Crouse
January 29, 2019 at 1:22 amHello Mankowski’s,
This from Jeff Crouse and the Crouse family. So sorry to hear of this tremendous loss. Betty was my Confirmation sponsor, along with Bob, in the late 1970s from Kingman. Those were rosy, golden years. I would like to think that our loving parents, Carolyn and Dennis, were among those who helped to assist her as she entered heaven.
Richard Nelson
January 29, 2019 at 10:04 amHi Mankowski’s,
Lanna and I are sorry sorry to hear of Betty’s death. We always enjoyed having Betty in our office as she was always so full of energy and excited about the next trip to the tennis club on the beach in La Jolla. Bob, you and Betty were the best !!!! We are so saddened for you and your family, she had a great life and family. She will be missed. Rick and Lanna Nelson
Phyllis Levendusky
January 30, 2019 at 9:46 amI did not know Betty as much as I knew Bob, but what beautiful people! Sorry for your loss. The family will be in my prayers.
Mary Anne McPoil
February 1, 2019 at 7:23 amBob and all the Family,
You are all in our prayers and I know GOD will carry you in a loving embrace at this time of great loss!!
Tom & Mary Anne McPoil
Carl and Marlene DeRosa
February 2, 2019 at 1:40 pmCarl and I were so very sorry to hear about Betty.
Betty was such a lovely lady — always with a welcoming smile and warm personality. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the entire Mankowski family.
Debbie Xanders
February 4, 2019 at 7:43 amJim, we are so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
“Into each life a little rain must fall. We are just so sorry you received a thunderstorm.”
Debbie Xanders & Steve Edwards