Basara, Elizabeth "Betty" (Pierce) Formerly of Blaine. Passed away 8/21/2017 at the age of 84. Preceded in death by her husband Donald on 6/14/2014; and son-in-law Dan. Survived by sons Mike (Susan), Greg (Carolyn), Ron (Karen), and Tom (Nancy); daughters Carol (Alan), Kathie (Jim), Rita, Sue, Diane (Dean), and Patty (Scott); 24 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; brothers Jerry and Leo; sister-in-law Lorraine. A Mass of Christian Burial for both Betty and Donald will be held at the Church of the Epiphany, 1900 111th Ave NW, Coon Rapids on Friday, Aug. 25th at 10:30 AM, with visitation one hour prior to Mass. Interment for Betty and Donald will be held at the church cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Anoka County CEAP, or J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice. The Funeral Directors 612-866-6711