Patricia Yvonne Haller “Tedia” peacefully passed away at Providence Mother Joseph Care Center on Sept. 4, 2013 at the age of 88. She was surrounded by family when the angels finally greeted her and escorted her into a new journey.
Tedia was born and raised in Chicago, Ill. She met and married the love of her life, Francis “Frank” William Haller and moved to California. They settled down in Norwalk, Calif. and started a family, raising three boys and one girl. Tedia had several jobs, but nothing was as important as being a stay at home mom. In 1968 the family moved to Tenino, Wash.
Tedia was a stay at home mom until the passing of her husband Francis in 1976. She then returned to work for the next 13 years and retired at the age of 65.
She had a tremendous love for animals, especially watching the wildlife from her living room window. She also enjoyed reading, watching her favorite TV shows, cooking, baking and shopping. Tedia had a flare for fashion, everything had to match, right down to her shoes and handbags. She dedicated most of her life to raising her children and taking care of her grandchildren.
Tedia was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Francis William Haller; her sisters, Marcella Shannon, Virginia Murphy; and brother, Clyde Dean.
Tedia is lovingly remembered by her four children, Patrick, Michael, Kathleen and James Haller; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Peter Catholic Church in Tenino, Wash., on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Paul officiating. A reception will take place immediately after the service.
In Lieu of flowers, the family asked that memorial donations may be made to the Providence Mother Joseph Care Center at 333 Ensign Rd., Olympia, WA.
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