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Elfriede Hardy Obituary

Elfriede Anna Hardy "Oma" Born Elfriede Anna Heil on February 2, 1935 in Wurstburg, Germany, passed away in the comfort of her home after a long-fought battle with ovarian cancer on April 22, 2011. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She leaves behind her four children, Barbara Quarless, Mandel Hardy, Tristan Hardy, and Bruce Hardy, their spouses, and 7 grandchildren. She was laid to rest at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA alongside her husband of over 50 years, Pete Angus Hardy, on April 26, 2011. Oma enriched her family with time-honored values of charitable giving, kindness, and unconditional love.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on May 1, 2011.

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Evangelene Weatherby-Terry

May 12, 2011

To the Hardy Family, prayers for you all. Mrs Hardy was such a sweet spirit, we didn't come into contact with each other often but when I did see her she was so kind. God bless Evangelene Weatherby-Terry

Jeanne Hanigan

May 3, 2011

Peace and prayers to Elfriede's family and friends... Mrs. Hardy was a class act.

Karen Nolan

May 2, 2011

I,too,am sorry to hear of Elfriede's passing. She was a wonderful, generous woman. She was a top-notch volunteer at Bellarmine Prep and loved to talk of her beloved family and birthplace Germany. We often spoke "auf Deutsch". She will be missed by me and many others. RIP, Elfriede!

Br. Paul Cawthorne, SJ

May 1, 2011

I am so sorry to learn of Elfriede's death. She was such a fine generous out-going woman. Bellarmine Prep owes her much for her volunteer work as do I for her friendship. May this loving woman who raised such wonderful children and grandchildren of whom she was rightfully proud rest in a well-merited peace. I will miss her very much!

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