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Deanna Haynes Obituary

Haynes, Deanna Jeanne, a Blessing, was born November 4, 1946 to Werner and Jean Franz. She lived in Anaheim and a Valencia High School graduate in 1964 where she reigned as Homecoming Queen. She married Dick Haynes in 1968. Her accomplishments were many: She attended Fullerton College majoring in early childhood development, where she was named Woman of Distinction. he was a PTA president, and for the past 38 years has been a piano teacher preschool teacher and director at Christ Lutheran Preschool. She was also active in the choir and played piano at Christ Lutheran Church. She was a dedicated Mother of four children, Matthew, Kevin, Christopher, Ashley, and her precious grandaughter, Addison. She is also survived by her devoted husband, Dick Haynes of 41 years; her sister, Wendy Foley; nieces; nephews; grandnieces; grandnephews, and her dear mother and father, Jean and Werner Franz .Deanna lost her 2 month battle to cancer on January 19, 2009. Celebration of her life is 2:00 pm Sunday Christ Lutheran Church 820 W Imperial Hwy Brea Graveside Memory Gardens 455 W Central Brea 10:00 am Monday. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Christ Lutheran Preschool.

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Published by Orange County Register on Jan. 23, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Deanna Haynes

25 Entries

Jaime Votaw

February 9, 2009

Dear Dick and Kids,
It has been a while since I have seen your family. I am Mike and Sandi's oldest daughter, I am Kevin's age. My mom told me about Deanna and her sudden passing. I am so sorry for your earthly loss. I say earthly loss because she is just lost to you at the moment, she is waiting with our Father in Heaven for you all to join her one day. Take comfort in knowing you will be together as a family again one day soon. There is a plan for us all and what might seem unknown and confusing at the moment is not actually so. Our Father in Heaven has a plan and we have to trust in him. Seek after him in these times for comfort and guidance. Deanna is just where to Lord needs her right now and you are too. Rely on the Lord plan!

I can still remember taking piano lessons from Deanna, unfortunetly the only thing I remember of the lessons is how much fun she was and how good she smelled. Funny how certain things stick with you about a person but from what I hold dear about Deanna was how sweet she was, even to a child that didn't practice at all and how she was so patient. She always had a smile from ear to ear for everybody and I loved coming over for piano lessons.

Dick and kids I know you will all find the strength you need from our Father in Heaven. All our love and prayers are with you and your family.

Jaime (Meltebeke) Votaw and Family

Mary Hamilton

January 30, 2009

I just learned of Deanna's death. I absolutely adored her. My two daughters attended preschool at Christ Lutheran and Deanna was the first person I met there. I knew I had brought my children to the right place. She had such dignity and class but was also so quick to smile and laugh. She talked so lovingly and proudly about her children. I am so sorry for your loss.
Mary Hamilton

Maxine

January 30, 2009

Dear Dick and Family,
Deanna is in the place that we can only hope to be someday. Although the selfish side of me wants her back here.
To have someone in your life that brings Joy and Happines will truly be missed.
God bless each one of you. You are just as Special and Rare as Deanna

Edna Watson

January 30, 2009

Dear Uncle Werner,Aunt Jean,Wendy,Dick & Children

My Cousin Deanna was a ANGEL baby when she was born,grew into a Angel Girl & Woman,She is now a Angel in Heaven,She was a Beautiful person,wish we could of spent more time together as we got older.
I love chimes I have them inside and outside,when ever there is a breeze and I hear them chiming I know in my Heart that it is Deanna saying,I am just breezing by and wanted to say Hi! & on a real windy day saying just blowing in saying I have to hurry I have lots to do and a Piano lesson to give have a good day!
Deanna will be missed, But never Forgotten

Love her Cousin Edna

Deanna Christmas 2007

January 30, 2009

Addy and grandpa & grandma

January 29, 2009

Deanna, Ashley and Addy Oct 2008

January 29, 2009

Marilyn Sampica

January 29, 2009

Dear Dick, Matt, Kevin, Chris and Ashley

I have the most wonderful memories of Deanna from our years at Sierra Vista. She had the most wonderful smile and brightened every life she touched. No one who ever met Deanna could forget her. I wish I could have attended her service and given you each a hug told you how special she was and most of all how special she thought you were.

All my love and prayers,

Marilyn Sampica

Linda Franz

January 29, 2009

Dear Dick and Kids,
I am so sorry for your loss of Deanna. You and the kids have been in my prayers and thoughts since I first heard of her illness. I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the services but you were in my thoughts and prayers. Deanna has been taken by our Loving God physically but, in our hearts she will always be with us until we meet again in Heaven. I just got word that there is going to be a family reunion soon, so I hope to see you and the kids there...Until then know we all pray for you, and love you.

Jim Franz

January 28, 2009

Dick, Uncle Werner, Aunt Jean, and all the kids... Words cannot express how sorry I am at the passing of Deanna. I will never forget her smile and how good she was to all of her cousins, even the ones much younger than her. Deanna always seemed the oldest and wisest of us all and she made a lasting impact on everyone.
Although these times are hard for you all, know that Deanna is smiling down on all of you and that she would not want you to suffer but instead be happy for her as she is where she was always meant to be. We all grieve for ourselves and our loss but she is a life that will never be forgotten. I'm praying for all of you.

Love Jimmy

Gary Franz

January 28, 2009

Dick... today is my first day back to work... I am sitting here on break and was reflecting on the trip and all that has happened. I must tell you that the words "Deanna is Well" have rung in my head... and my heart many times since the memorial service... and I am comforted each time.
Dick I am so sorry for you and the kids... how you must be missing your wife and they, their mother in these days. I know this "storm" is likely still upon you all and for that I pray you all are comforted in your grief by God our Father. I encourage you all to keep your eyes on God so that you may find peace and meaning in all that has occurred.
Thank you Dick for the honor to attend the memorial and the graveside services. It was so wonderful to hear of her life. She was a woman who honored God in most everything she did and for that we know she has many rewards in Heaven... all of which she will refuse as that was not the reason for her service and sacrafice, and love in this life. I cannot tell you how proud I am to be in her family and to call her my cousin.
The testimonies of the kids at the memorial were wonderful and full of love and warmth... I pray those memories will sustain them in this season of trouble.
Colleen, our children, and I will keep you all in our prayers. I wish there were something else that I could do but I know that God understands your loss and knows you are all grieving so, it only makes sense to ask Him to comfort you and ease your pain. If there is anything else that you need Dick I know you have a huge support system ... and please consider Colleen and I part of that system. If we can support you in some way please consider us available to you.
I will miss Deanna and all that she meant to me and this family. Evenso, I so look forward to that glorious day when those in Christ are re-united with Him... and with each other so that we may enjoy eternity together. Hope to see you at the family reunion on June 6th Cousin. May God richly bless you as we watch Him work even this loss and sorrow to His own good! We love you Dick. Be well.

John Fowler

January 28, 2009

Dear Dick and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Deanna was a very nice Lady, one who brightened everyones day at VHS. I know your loss is great, my thoughts and prayers are with you. John Fowler

Virginia McGrath

January 26, 2009

DEAR DICK & FAMILY,
All I can do is to echo what has already been said about Deanna!!!! She was one of the sweetest friends I had at VHS. She always had a smile and a good word for everyone. My heart has been sooo heavy since I heard of her death. BUT, we know WHERE she is and that someday we will see her again. I pray that our Lord Jesus will be your strength and give you all the peace that ONLY comes from him.
Please know that there are many people holding you up in prayer during this time.
God bless and keep you all in His love!
Virgi Cordry McGrath

Carol (Brown) Griffin

January 26, 2009

Dick and Kids: It has been over 23 years since I have seen Deanna, but I can see her now - ALWAYS with a smile and something good to say about everyone and everything! Our relationship started in Jr Hi at Kraemer - then onto Valencia, we were in drill team for 3 years! My two boys went to school and had baseball and soccer together with your two oldest . We all wonder why our loved ones go home to be with our Lord at such an early age, guess Jesus needed another piano player in Heaven! And yes, we WILL all see her again! Praise be to the Lord!
I wish I could have been at her Celebration of Life on Sunday, however, I live in Texas. I pray that your family knows Jesus has taken Deanna away from you physically - but eternally, you WILL be together soon! Bless you all!

Bob and Cheryl Boden and family

January 25, 2009

Dear Dick and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Deanna must be amazed as she awakens in one of our Father's "Many Mansions" to continue her universe career. What a beginning she made here! A shining thread woven into the tapestries of so many lives. We pray you will be comforted in this time of your temporary parting from her.

Carol Ruscitto

January 24, 2009

Dear Dick and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Deanna was a wonderful neighbor with a heart that shined as beautiful as her smile! She will truly be missed and never be forgotten for her kindness.
Ruscitto Family

Merideth Lothrop

January 24, 2009

Haynes Family
Im so sorry for your loss. Your mother was an amazing women who loved each of you so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this heartbreaking time of sadness.
Merideth Lothrop

January 24, 2009

Dear Dick and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers and Deanna, you will be in our hearts forever.
Love Auntie Ann and Uncle Artie

Shirley McGinnis Clark

January 23, 2009

Dear Jean and Werner, I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your precious Deanna. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and your family. One of your old neighbors.

Monica & Phil Apalategui

January 23, 2009

Deat Dick and family,
We were so shocked to hear of Deanna's passing. May you find comfort in your faith, and each other, and know that Deanna will be watching over all of you. She was such a special woman. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Karen Arp

January 23, 2009

Dick and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deanna was one of our favorite preschool teachers at CL Preschool!

Love,Karen,Rick,Kyle,Garrett Arp

Carolyn O'Connell

January 23, 2009

Dearest Dick and Family - I was just thinking about the first time I ever met Deanna - it was over thirty years ago in the back of a huge semi truck in the Sierra Vista parking lot on what seemed the hottest day of the year...we were staggering around stacking newspapers for the PTA covered in black ink and laughing ourselves sick! I think we both knew right away that we would be friends for life. That was just the beginning of many associations we would have. We worked on hit-a-thons for the little league, staffed the snackstand many times together, raised money for many causes, had bunco groups with our husbands and without them (some wilder than others), had birthday groups and groups known simply as "old bags". And through all those years we laughed a lot - sometimes until we cried. We suffered through the good times and the bad with our friends and with each other. I will never forget her laugh - it was so infectious and I loved to hear it. She had so many things that were unforgettable about her - her absolute devotion to the color purple (absolutely any shade), her love for angels, dogs, cats, small children, and any holiday decoration. We used to kid her that everyone wanted her name in any gift exchange because she was so easy to buy for. She loved everything! And speaking of gifts - you always recognized any gift wrapped by Deanna - it was always the most beautiful one at any event (and the one everyone wanted the most). It would be just like Deanna - the prettiest, the most glittery, the one with the most heart, the one that was the sweetest and the most intriguing....oh, Deanna. What a hole you are leaving in the hearts of your friends and your family. We'll never forget you. Love, Carolyn and Mike O'Connell

Barbara Thomas

January 23, 2009

Dear Dick and family, our prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.
We will cherish the memories of all the wonderful times on the soccer fields watching the Bulldogs play.
May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you.
All our love, Dennis and Barbara Thomas

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