Marita Astrid Lisbeth Hackworth

1946 - 2013

Marita Astrid Lisbeth Hackworth obituary, 1946-2013

BORN

1946

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Lodi Funeral Home

725 South Fairmont

Lodi, California

Marita Hackworth Obituary

Marita Astrid Lisbeth Hackworth passed from this life and went to be with her Lord on Monday, February 11, 2013. Marita was born in Tradet, Sweden on September 22, 1946, to Hilmer and Astrid Gustaffson. Marita grew up in Sweden and upon graduation from high school, went to work at a local hospital. After a couple of years, she came to the United States, but traveled back to Sweden to visit family frequently. When asked why she came to the U.S., she would reply, "I wanted to travel, and it was too cold for me in Sweden."
On coming back from a trip to Sweden in 1969, she met Gary Hackworth. Gary and Marita dated for a year and on June 6, 1970, they were married. Marita worked at Vienna Convalescent Hospital and at Bakers Nursery before she decided to become an RN. After graduating with her license, she worked at Lodi Memorial Hospital and then went to work for Delta Blood Bank, where she was still employed when the Lord called her home.
Marita enjoyed fishing, hiking, and camping with friends and family. Marita also loved animals, especially cats. She was particularly fond of "Ivy Marie", a little abandoned cat she found that she had to feed with a bottle for 6 weeks until she was able to eat solid food.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Ingvar, as well as her father and mother in law, Orville and Mildred Hackworth. She is survived by Gary Hackworth, her husband of 43 years, sister, Ingegerd (Jon) Wallin, brother, Johnny Gustaffson, and many loved nieces and nephews in Sweden, sister in law, Virginia Meneely of Lodi, brothers in law, Frank (Wanda) Hackworth of Grants Pass, OR and Richard (Sharla) Hackworth of Bowling Green, KY, nephews, Scott and Todd Kemper, and many other loved nieces, nephews, and cousins in Lodi, Oregon, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from Noon until 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Lodi Funeral Home. A chapel service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m. with committal to follow at Cherokee Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made the PALS Animal Shelter, 1040 W. Kettleman Lane, Ste. 379, Lodi, CA 95240. Lodi Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Published by Lodi-News Sentinel from Feb. 15 to Feb. 22, 2013.
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I think of Marita often. She was a great mentor. Sure do miss her . Rest in Peace Marita

janis avina

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February 9, 2023

I worked with Marita at DBB, she was a terrific nurse and teacher. We had a lot of fun together. My prayers are with you Gary. She talked my husband George into being a pheresis donor.

FRAN ROGERS

February 22, 2013

Som liten var jag alltid stolt att ha en faster i Californien. Hade redan som 8-9-åring drömmen att få åka dit. Drömmen blev sann då jag var 16 år. De 5 veckor jag fick med Maritha och Gary då bär jag fortfarande med mig, de har betytt mycket för mig.My thoughts are with you Gary.

Susanne Iwar

February 20, 2013

I met Marita as a blood donor. She was always great to talk with. I will miss seeing her again. Sorry for your loss.

Michael Brent

February 20, 2013

What a sad loss for us in the community ( who gave at Delta Blood Bank ) to lose Marita. She was a sweet, soft spoken nurse who made me feel at ease when she drew blood from my arm. I will miss her!! My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out for her husband and family. May God give you all his love and peace at this sad time. May you remember all the GREAT times you had and cherish them in your hearts!

Karen Sinz

February 19, 2013

I met marita in 1989 when i started at the blood bank and i learned so much from her.We also had alot of good times on the job like coming to work early at lodi so we could all have a lunchen and we collected cans one year so we could have a xmas celebration.She will be missed and my prayers and thoughts are wiyh you Gary.

gloria pile

February 19, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and throughs are with you. Dan and Mickey Steyaert. Lancaster, Ohio

February 19, 2013

Marita always told you like it was. If you messed up she let you know, she also told you how to fix it. She was the best teacher! A wonderful human being. I always loved working with her. I will miss her greatly! Gary remember the good time, because I know there were many!

Julie Lang

February 19, 2013

Tack Marita för alla härliga skratt och fina minnen vi fick tillsammans. Sov i ro.

Veronica von Stedingk

February 18, 2013

For so many years I've enjoyed seeing Marita at Delta Blood Bank in Lodi. She probably didn't realize how many people's lives she touched. And, how many people loved her.

Linda McEnerney

February 16, 2013

i got to know marita at the ham lane church of christ in Lodi she was a nice sweet person and she will be deeply missed but my thought and prayers go out to her family.

Jeff Meisenheimer

February 16, 2013

We have always appreciated you, Marita, for your sweet smile, your shy but sincere encouragement, and your quiet strength of faith. May Father welcome you into your heavenly home even as He continues to comfort your loved ones and hold them close.

We send our love and heartfelt condolences to Marita's husband, Gary, and family.

David and Anita Wallace

February 16, 2013

My prayers are with you in this time of sadness. May you find comfort in the enduring beauty of God's world, and in the warmth of happy memories.

Hazel Bennett

February 16, 2013

My favorite charge nurse to work with!!! Loved her and will never forget her. Rip Marita . I will see you in heaven. Janis Avina (Delta Blood Bank)

February 16, 2013

She was very efficient, kind and always remembered my name. The Lodi mobile blood bank will sure miss her.
A 13 Gallon Donor. [email protected]

February 15, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Renee Price

February 15, 2013

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