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Annette Fulton Haslund Annette Fulton Haslund, 85, died November 7, 2012 after a brief illness. She was the only child of Col. Alan and Katherine Johnson Fulton, and was born in 1927 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. As an Army brat she traveled extensively. When her father was stationed in Germany after WWII she led groups of German Girl Scouts and hosted a radio program telling fairy stories and Greek myths for the American Forces Network. Annette graduated with high honors from the University of Texas at Austin in 1950 with a degree in Education with an emphasis in Special Education and later a Master's degree in Education from SMU. While in a University of Texas history class she met and fell in love with Tom Haslund, the light of her life. They married in December 1950 and enjoyed 44 years of happiness together. Annette taught school while Tom studied and practiced medicine. They eventually settled in Austin to raise their three daughters. Although she lost most of her vision to macular degeneration at age 11, Annette loved education, the arts, and current events. She was active in AAUW, many book discussion groups, the LBJ Library lecture series, and Lifetime Learning continuing education programs. She was devoted to Trinity Presbyterian Church which merged and became Genesis Presbyterian Church. Annette was a relentless champion of Reach Out and Read (now Bookspring) and Trinity Child Development Center Preschool in Austin. Annette was preceded in death by her husband, Tom. She is survived by Karen Haslund and sons Alan and David Johnson of Austin, Ingrid and husband Jim Keller and sons Sam and Matt Keller of Ft. Worth, and Helen and husband Ben Daniel and daughters Aubree and Caylee Daniel of Santa Barbara. A celebration of Annette's life will be held at Genesis Presbyterian Church, 1507 Wilshire Blvd., on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Trinity Child Development Center Scholarship Fund, 5801 Westminster Drive, Austin, Texas 78723 or to Genesis Presbyterian Church. Obituary and memorial guestbook available online at www.wcfish.com
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Karen,
So sad to hear of your Mom's passing. I remember her as being such a kind, compassionate woman with much courage when I knew her during our high school years. May the Lord soothe the pain of your loss and bless you with the remembrance of the wonderful moments you had with her.
Karen Vavra Freeman
November 23, 2012
blessings dear karen, i was always so impressed with your beautiful mother and you too! my prayers are with you. love, lili li (loretta masters)
lili li
November 13, 2012
Karen, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.......
Rebecca Sinclair-Swanson
November 12, 2012
Although I only met with Mrs. Haslund briefly, I am humbled to say I had the chance to record some textbook readings for her many, many years ago. I knew then that she was a very intelligent woman who graciously put up with my mispronunciations. The world is richer for her intellect and grace, which I have no doubt she left deposited in her daughters. My condolences to Karen - who I know to be DOCTOR Haslund. Karen, on the very day you were honoring your mother, I was in the old neighborhood- to celebrate with my mother on her 92nd birthday. The world is much smaller than we know.
Kathy (Zogheib) Glover
November 11, 2012
As your former flower girl, I stood in awe of you my entire life. It was an honor to have known you. I know you are with Tom, Kaka, Alan...and hopefully my Mom And Dad. God bless you and your wonderful family!
Ingrid Burgan
November 9, 2012
Dr. Haslund and family, I wish you peace, comfort and strength now and in the days to come. You are in my prayers.
Margaret Kelbaugh
November 9, 2012
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