Bertha Jean Ward Sobesky Calkins Taibl, was born August 2nd 1926 in Detroit ,Michigan . She died peacefully in her sleep at her residence in Port St Lucie, Florida on November 3rd 2021 with loved ones present .

She always gave joy and laughter to the world with a great sense of humor and quick wit brought on by her keen intelligence. Bertha was deeply loved by her children ,grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved her family ,ice cream, football, grocery shopping , talking on the phone and  her pets.