st of all, though, Mary Ada will be remembered for the love and devotion she had for her family. Survivors include three children, Dennis (Shelly) Black of Pleasant Hill, Dean Black of Ames, and Stephanie (Brian Olson) Black of Nevada; a son-in-law, Mike Olson of Colo; nine grandchildren, Jennifer (Beau) Hudson, Nicole, Jami, Jessica, Autumn, and Lacey Black, and Tiara, Chloe, and Carter Olson; six great-grandchildren, Ashli, Ryanne, Ellie, Payje, Austin, and Adam, as well as another great-granddaughter expected in April; and a sister, Julia Oxley of West Branch. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1997; two sons, Steven and James Black; a daughter, Teresa Olson; and four brothers, Carl Patrick, Charles (Chuck), John, and Ed Stark. Ryan Funeral Home of Nevada has been entrusted with the care of Mary Ada and her family.