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Phyllis Hagerty Obituary

Phyllis Elaine Hagerty passed away peacefully at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham on May 2, 2011 in the presence of her loving family at the age of 78. Phyllis was born October 8, 1932 in Yuma, Colorado. In her teens, she met the love of her life, Jack Hagerty at the Burlington Roller Rink and they later married on August 22, 1947. They spent the next 60 years together as soul mates until Jack's death in 2007. Phyllis was also preceded in death by her parents; grandson Kevin Hagerty; great-grandson Matthew Bernard; brothers-in-law Lee Rogers and Andy Anderson; and niece Alison Forsman. She is survived by sons Dan and Marilyn Hagerty, David Hagerty, Darrell and Laurie Hagerty; daughter Darlene and Al Eshuis; sister Lucille and Harvey Taylor; brother Cliff and Dorothy Van Matre; sisters-in-law Sue Rogers and Maxine Anderson; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to Whatcom Hospice. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Friday, May 6th at Squalicum Boathouse at Zuanich Point Park, 2600 Harbor Loop, Bellingham. You may share your thoughts and memories of Phyllis in the online memorial guestbook at www.molesfuneralhome.com Moles Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Bayview Chapel, Bellingham

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Published by Bellingham Herald on May 4, 2011.

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Cassi Harris

May 6, 2011

I am sorry I could not be there with the fam :'(

Kevin Pawlowski

May 6, 2011

Darrell and Dan, We are very sorry for your loss. Farmers Equipment Company is honoring your mom's life with a memorial to Whatcom Hospice. May God grant you comfort as you grieve her passing.

Linda Atkins

May 4, 2011

Darlene, I've been thinking about you all week and you and your family are in my prayers. I know how close you and your mom have been, and I hope your memories of her will comfort you.

Alice Workentin

May 4, 2011

Darlene I am so sorry to read of the passing of your mom. I know she was a special person in your life. Wish I could give you a real hug but am sending lots of hugs from Texas.

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