Loretta J. Hale

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Loretta Hale Obituary

Loretta J. Hale May 8, 1953 - Nov. 11, 2011 Resident of Danville In loving memory of Loretta J. Hale, cherished wife, beloved mother who passed away November 11, 2011. Born Loretta Irene Joslin, in Detroit, Michigan, she moved to Southern California at an early age. Loretta attended Magnolia High School, then entered college on a field hockey scholarship at Simon Frasier University in Canada. Two years later, she transferred to UC Irvine to finish her undergraduate degree. Remaining at UC Irvine, she earned her Master's in History. Loretta met her husband Alan in Newport Beach and married in 1978. The couple moved to Danville the following year. After working with a prestigious engineering firm in San Francisco, Loretta began a career in real estate in 1986. Within two years, she became one of the top-producing agents in the Tri-Valley market. In 1989, Loretta delivered the couple's first son, Alan II, who currently attends college in Colorado. Their second son, Connor, was born 18 months later. He attends the University of Miami. Both sons shared a wonderful, loving relationship with their mother centered on sports, academics, and social activities. Loretta courageously fought breast cancer three times in her life. Faced with adversity, she continued to put her children, husband, and others ahead of her own needs. Beautiful, humble, kind, compassionate, loving, and unselfish are all characteristics that described this very special person. In addition to her husband and two sons, Loretta is survived by her father, Lowell Joslin Sr. and his wife, Alice, her brother, Lowell Joslin Jr., sisters Julie Orin (Steve) and Cindy Huber, mother-in-law, Doris Hale, brother-in-law, William Bruce Hale, Jr., sister-in-law, Pam Connolly (Bill), plus 4 nieces and nephews, Eric, Michael, Kim and David. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Loretta's memory to your favorite charity. Services at St. Isidore Church, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville 94526 on Thursday, November 17, 2011, 10:30 am. Reception to follow.

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Nov. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Loretta Hale

13 Entries

Peggy Sample

November 9, 2023

I think a lot of Loretta she was a wonderful human being.

September 18, 2012

I just was notified that Loretta passed. I am so sorry and am very schocked. She sold me and my family our home in Danville right after the birth of her first son. I really loved Loretta and her genuine personality. Love to the family, I know she is with the Lord.
The Enea Family

Mega Goutama

December 4, 2011

We will miss your big hug and smile. But your footprint remain in our heart forever.

November 24, 2011

hi to loretta,s family uncle lowelland family this is alice fay daughter of leonard andf alice joslin lowells brotheri lost a grand son and a daughter so i feel your pain alice fay king

Marsha Saunders

November 23, 2011

Dear Alan, Connor and Allan Jr. We were so sad to hear of Loretta's passing and want you all to know how much she will be missed. Loretta was one of those people who stay with you in your heart no matter how much time or distance has passed between you. We hold her and all of you in our hearts. Marsha and Todd Saunders

Stephanie Gothberg

November 19, 2011

Dear Alan, Alan Jr. &Conner, We all loved Loretta so much and will miss her famous smile and giant heart. She was always so kind to Brad, Sami and I and we will remember the times in Maui and Danville together. I will remember Loretta for being such a caring and concerned mom, she just loved you boys so very much. I know she and big Alan had loads of fun times together and you guys were so funny. I will miss Loretta and god speed sweet friend.

Jeffrey Joslin

November 18, 2011

All of my love and prayers to the family. I wish I could be there. She was a wonderful person and I will miss her.

Peggy Sample

November 17, 2011

I am sadden and very shocked about Loretta. I will miss her. She was a wonderful caring person. May God holder in his arms. Peggy Sample

Patrick Schoolcraft

November 17, 2011

Dear Loretta:
You are the most giving person I have ever come in contact with.
You will always have a loving place in my heart.
Patrick David, Danville, California

Patti Bazinett

November 16, 2011

Alan, I am shocked and saddened by this news. You and the boys are in my thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. My memories of Loretta are of a beautiful, funny, caring, loving woman without pain or suffering . . . I believe we should all remember her this way. The world lost a shining light but now she is the Loretta without pain sharing her light with the other angels in Heaven.

Marie Higgins

November 15, 2011

Gracious and generous are the words that come to mind when I remember Loretta! I was truly sadden to hear of her passing and want to extend my deepest condolences to her family. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Tracy Houin

November 15, 2011

Alan, Alan & Connor,

I am so sorry to hear about Loretta. She was a wonderful, generous person who always held a special place in my heart as do you three. I know we haven't spoken or seen each other in a long time but I want you to know all of you have always been in my thoughts and now my prayers at this difficult time. Your mom will be deeply missed but her memory will live on. Please let me know if I can do anything 757-362-2401.

Jennifer Johnson

November 15, 2011

I meet Loretta for the first time this August, when we were both in Colorado visiting our sons who are roommates. I was immediately touched by this woman with the bright blue eyes. Her apperance outwardly showed someone who had endured much physically with her multiple battles with cancer, but her spirit shined forth. I loved her immediately and knew if we lived close to each other that we would be friends (I live in Texas). I was crushed to hear of her death and have been praying for the family since. Her son, Alan, is quite special to me. I hope he carries forth her strength and spirit. Blessings, Jennifer S. Johnson, Austin, Texas

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