T. OLAI HAGENESS

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T. HAGENESS Obituary

T. Olai Hageness Olai Hageness was born March 31, 1912 in Saskatchewan, Canada to Peter N. and Anna (Kolstad) Hageness, and died in Gig Harbor, WA on March 15, 2011 at age 98. He is peacefully at home with Jesus, his personal Lord and Savior. His first wife, Irene Dahl Hageness, preceded him in death in 1957 with whom they had two children, Linda and Don. He is also preceded in death by his sister Maria Hageness, his daughter Linda and his parents. Olai remarried in 1960 to a widow with three young children, his wife Sarah and children Paulette, Daniel and Brian Paul. They cross adopted each others children. Olai was in the educational field for 43 years and retired as Superintendent of the Clover Park Schools where he served from 1948 to 1974. Prior to his tenure with Clover Park, he was Principal of Fife High School and County Superintendent of Schools. He also served in the Navy during the Second World War as a Naval Officer from 1943 to 1946. He separated from service as a Lt. Commander. Olai received his education in Gig Harbor, Stadium High School, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, Seattle and Columbia University. He served on numerous educational boards, as well as church boards, university board, hospital board, and was active in several community affairs. Olai is survived by his wife Sarah of 50 years, 4 children, 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was a devoted Christian, a member of Harbor Covenant Church for the past 24 years, and prior to that the Lake City Community Church in Lakewood. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A very special thank you to the splendid help from Hospice this past year. Also to the Adult Family care at 'My Other Home' provided by Debbie and her staff the past five months. A viewing time is scheduled at Haven of Rest Funeral Home on Friday, March 25th from 5 to 8 pm and Saturday, March 26th from 9:00am to 12:30pm. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, March 27th at 5:00pm at Harbor Covenant Church, 5601 Gustafson Dr. NW, Gig Harbor, WA, with a reception to follow. Interment will be at Artondale Cemetery. To leave condolences for the family or to sign Olai's online guest book visit www.havenrest.com .

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

Memories and Condolences
for T. HAGENESS

7 Entries

Hugh Hedges

March 28, 2011

Dear Hageness Family, T Olai was the reason Clover Park School District shined in my era. A most noble and capable man. Karl and Ruth Johnson, now in their 90's knew Olai at Lake City Community Church. They too send their condolences and blessing. Hugh Hedges

March 28, 2011

You will be missed alot Olai, I remember every time i picked up Ariel from work, you would ask me if i could take you home, Everytime i seen you you Remind me of my Granda Johnson, (another full blooded Norweigan) I remember talking to you about the Norweigan foods like ludafisk, and etc. RIP :)

Ariel Wood

March 28, 2011

I am truly greatful that i got the honers of meeting and knowing Olai. I loved hearing his stories and and his jokes. He will trully be missed! RIP Olai Hageness!!!

jerry anderson

March 26, 2011

I started as a student at Woodbrook Jr. H. and remember hearing your name and understanding the position you held in our school district. I moved on to CPHS and eventually worked in the maintence Department as an Electrician.
Thank you for giving our schools great teachers, administrators, sports and buildings to learn and play. You developed many young men and women that came to contribute to our cities near and far. Thank you Mr. Mageness for my success in life.

March 25, 2011

Sarah and Paul,

We offer our condolences and wanted you to know that I will mention his passing and honor him for his service to our district at our next board meeting. Glad to hear of his love of the Lord!

Walt Kellcy Jr.
CPSD Board of Directors
President

Tom Lawrence, Jr.

March 22, 2011

Sarah and Paul,
I thank you both for a lifetime of friendship and am thankful for our fellowship in the Lord. I count myself among the tens of thousands of kids who benefitted from Olai's keen leadership of CPSD, even though I just took for granted that effort in my younger years. May you and the rest of the family find joy in celebrating a life of service well lived, one committed to the God who cares for the widows and the orphans, our Sovereign Lord.

March 20, 2011

Sarah and family;
Thank you for Olai's contribution to the Clover Park School District.I remember his warm welcome when I joined
the district in 1969.I played the piano
at Olai's retirement
celebration in 1974.He will be missed.
Blessings,
Roberta Daniel
CPSD(retired)music dept
(Fred Schlichting's staff)
professional musician

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