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Patsy Hackward Obituary
A resident of East Peoria, IL before moving to Indianapolis 23 years ago, passed away peacefully at home on December 4, 2016. Patsy was born March 30, 1942, near Pierce City, MO, the daughter of Frank and Beulah (Rimmer) Hamilton.
She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, George Hackward; children, Edwin Morrow, Laurie Trevino, Julie (Dr. Richard) Mason; three stepsons, George (Diane) Hackward Jr., Michael Hackward, and Rodney (Wendy) Hackward. Also surviving are brothers, Clifford (Joyce) Hamilton, Kenneth Hamilton, Harold Hamilton; a sister, Sharon (Roger) Morrow; 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and special friend, Joni Larson.
Her parents, one sister, Charlotte McIver, and one brother, Donald Hamilton, preceded her in death.
Patsy worked for several years at Murison Label Co. in Peoria, IL until she was hired by the U.S. Postal Service in 1968. During Patsy's 30-year tenure with the U.S. Postal Service, she received many promotions. In 1975, she was the first female to achieve a supervisor position at the Peoria Post Office. Other promotions included: Labor Relations Representative from July 1978 to September 1984 and Director Human Resources MSC Peoria from October 1984 to December 1991. She served as Interim Postmaster at several post offices in Illinois and was detailed to higher level positions on numerous occasions. She was also asked to complete special assignments, such as being the Postal Service Advocate in arbitration cases. Her final promotion to Manager Human Resources of Greater Indiana District was in 1993, and she continued in this position until retiring in 1998.
Patsy was a graduate of Morton High School in Illinois. She also attended Illinois State University and Illinois Central College.
Genealogy, gardening, reading, and especially quilting were some of the activities she enjoyed. She made quilts for many members of her family to remember her by.
Services will be 12 noon Friday, December 9, 2016, at Flanner and Buchanan - Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (Conner Suite). Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests for donations in Patsy's honor to F.A.C.E (a low cost spay-neuter clinic for cats and dogs) or to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Online condolences may be shared by visiting
www.flannerbuchanan.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patsy Hackward
Diane (Roberts) Freeman
December 15, 2016
George, to you and all of the family, I offer my heart felt condolences. I have such wonderful memories of working with Patsy - we hired in to the Peoria Post Office and were in the same training class. I always enjoyed her wonderful, off beat sense of humor. I treasure my memories of Patsy.
Larry Williams
December 10, 2016
George, my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Karla Dickson
December 8, 2016
For an Aunt, who I have fond memories of,of being warm and fun-loving. You will be missed! God Bless you!
Sally Leath
December 8, 2016
George and Family, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Patsy was my boss at the Post Office in Indianapolis for several years. She was a firm, yet fair and compassionate manager. When my son was in a serious automobile accident, she offered to come and sit with me in the hospital while he was in surgery. Thank you for including in her obituary that she was a quilter. I did not know that we shared a hobby. Rest in peace, Patsy.
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Edgar Carter
December 8, 2016
George and family, I am sorry for your loss of Patsy. I first met her in USPS advocacy training. She later became our Mgr. HR in the GID. I knew her as a boss that was supportive and listened to others perspectives. I will always remember her kindness and compassion when my father passed away. If I recall, she was a big fan of James Dean (or was it Elvis)? May your memories and the love you shared bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jack & Kathy Pio
December 8, 2016
Our sympathies to you and your family. We knew Patsy well and have fond memories of times at the Peoria Post Office. God Bless !
Sincerely,
Diane Holloman
December 7, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss. Patsy was my boss when she was the Director of Human Resources. I always cherished her knowledge and mentoring. May fond memories of her get you through this difficult time. Sincerely, Diane Holloman, Human Resources, USPS.
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Memorial Events
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Dec
9
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Flanner Buchanan - Oaklawn Memorial Gardens9700 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250
Dec
9
Service
12:00 p.m.
Flanner Buchanan - Oaklawn Memorial Gardens9700 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46250
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