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Ella Hadland Obituary

Ella Hadland 7/26/1919 -- 5/3/2011 Ella passed away peacefully on May 3rd. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Hadland. Born in Tacoma, she graduated from Stadium HS in 1937, attended Bates Technical College, and worked as a bookkeeper. Ella and Jack enjoyed playing golf at Fircrest Golf Club and spending time in Yuma, AZ. Active members at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, she a Swede and he a Norwegian, they shared many laughs and good times with family and friends. Ella enjoyed analyzing the game of golf, doing complex sewing and knitting projects, and experimenting with new desserts. Known in Yuma as the cookie lady, there were always treats at hand. Presently, her gardening legacy continues to thrive with the hostas and ferns that she shared with family and friends. Ella is survived by her loving sister Helen McMillan, devoted children Diane Peters (Joel) and Jack Hadland, granddaughters Rachel McVay (Gary) and Allisha McVay (Scott), and great grandchildren Aubrey and Cole. Donations can be made to St. Joseph's Stroke Rehabilitation Program.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on May 8, 2011.

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May 8, 2011

To the Hadland Family...
I am reading Ella's obit in Kauai on my computer, and feeling sad! My dear husband, Valen has been gone 9 years now. Ella and Jack were our good friends..we played golf and took golfing holidays with them. There always were so many laughs...each man with a joke or two!
Ella was loved by everyone, she had such a kind manner, with a good word for everyone. She spoke lovingly of her family, and was so proud of all of you!
I have thought of her so often, and although we weren't destined to see each other again after I moved here, she was in my thoughts and I will miss her too..
Aloha with love,
Sheila Honeywell

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