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GLORIA HAGGERTY Obituary

Gloria Mae (Nieland) Haggerty "Glory" was born October 21, 1929 in Browns Valley, MN. She was drawn peacefully into the arms of the Lord on January 18, 2011 in Tacoma, WA, surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving mother of David (Jeanette); Barry, her special angel; and Dawn (Dean) Allred. Her granddaughters, Stephanie and Melissa (William) Carter, were the light of her life. She joins her family in heaven: her husband, Wayne "Bud" Haggerty, baby boy Donald, her first husband Eugene Martin and baby girl Jody Rae. The rosary will be said at Holy Cross Catholic Church on January 22 at 10:30 AM, followed by a Mass to celebrate her life at 11:00 AM. Remembrances may be made to the March of Dimes, the Tacoma Pierce County Humane Society, or Holy Cross Catholic Church. Please leave online condolences at www.gaffneycares.com . Arrangements by Gaffney Funeral Home, 253-572-6003.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Jan. 20, 2011.

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Gina & Gary Faulkner

January 20, 2011

Dawn, Dean, and everyone else in Gloria's family. We loved your mother very much. She was a wonderfully sweet and adorable woman. She was so kind, and generous with herself-and made everyone she had contact with feel special.
You are in our thoughts and prayers-Gina & Gary.

Glenda & Dallen McQueen

January 20, 2011

To all of Gloria's family, Dallen and I have you in our hearts and prayers that you will be comforted knowing that she is in the Holy arms of Jesus and is resting peacefully. She was a very sweet and kind lady and I'm glad I got to know her. Let your sweet memories of her help comfort you. All our love and best wishes..

January 20, 2011

To the Gloria Haggerty family. I have known Gloria for a very long time and you are in my prayers. She was my aunt and will be missed greatly. She was very special and was very proud of all of her faomily. I have enjoyed exchanging Christmas cards and reading her letter every year. Our thoughts go out to you at this time. Dan and Sandi Haggerty.

David Johnston

January 20, 2011

Hang in there Dave. The loss of a parent is like a sucker punch to the solar plexus even when you know it is coming. You will live through it, but nothing will ever be the same again. Treasure your Mom's memory and know that if Jesus was with her in this life, she is with him now. Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies, and everyone who believes in Me will never die." John 11:25&26

January 20, 2011

Hello, I am happy to have known Gloria. Many years ago when our boys (now about 55) were at St. Patrick School, we got together with Gloria and Bud to play pinochle...I am happy to have seen her recently at Holy Cross to renew our friendship. May she rest in peace!
Joan Doherty

Holli Heltsley

January 20, 2011

Hags & Jet - My very deepest sympathy to your entire family. Much love to you! Holli

Joseph Brundy

January 20, 2011

To the family of Gloria Haggerty and my nephew Jason, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one. As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. Let the love of your family and friends help you through the days ahead. She maybe gone from this earth, but she will live in your hearts forever. You remain in my prayers

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