MARY HANEY Obituary

Mary "Beth" Haney Passed away after a year-long battle with pulmonary fibrosis on November 6, 2010 in her Lakewood home at the age of 64. Beth was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Gene Haney (1935-2004), and is survived by her son Michael, and her dog Louie. Beth was born in Tacoma, the only child of Michael and Irene Wavrek, and was a lifetime resident of Pierce County. She graduated from Wilson High school in the class of 1964, and embarked on a new educational journey 20 years later, graduating summa cum laude from Central Washington University and later earning a master's degree in criminology from Florida State University. She shared her skills and compassion working as a youth counselor, guardian ad litem, fostering youth in her home, and as a grant manager with Franklin Pierce Schools for 15 years. She successfully balanced work with her role as a loving mother and wife. She was known and loved by friends and family as a thoughtful and compassionate indivi dual. One could always count on Beth to be a font of wisdom - always generous in sharing intelligent insight laced with wit and understanding. She loved travel and genealogical research, and was especially passionate in her deep caring for animals. An open house to celebrate Beth's life will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 from 11:00 to 2:00 at 8509 Idlewood Dr SW in Lakewood. Please honor Beth by making a donation to your local Humane Society.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Nov. 10, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for MARY HANEY

15 Entries

Dave aka Davester

November 14, 2010

I only knew Beth (aka alphadog) as a co-contributor to an internet forum. However, even through that virtual connection the lovely personality of Beth shone through. Alphadog has always been one of the most significant voices of reason, intelligence and good humor on the forum, and definitely one of my favorite forum members. I enjoyed conversing with her on a regular basis and will miss her presence very much. My condolences.

Dave

Kap

November 14, 2010

I still have your PM to me advising to calmly ignore another forum member whose crude manner was gnawing at my last nerve. No doubt we are missing your 'voice' of sound reasons, a wonderful sense of wisdom, and stories of Louie. Rest in peace.

Michael

November 14, 2010

AlphaDog was one of those contributers to the Mac forum who's words I always read carefully. She had a way about her that often made me stop and think. She was a wonderful addition to the forum and I'll miss reading her insights. Best wishes to her family and friends.

Ishan B

November 11, 2010

I knew you only as AlphaDog, but your honesty, wisdom and genuine helpfulness knew no bounds. You are in a better place and your suffering is finally over

November 11, 2010

Another voice from the forum joining with the others to say how much AlphaDog will missed. Rest in peace, Beth...
DP (Pontiac, MI)

Stevie

November 11, 2010

We are going to miss our wise and caring AlphaDog more than words can say. Farewell, Beth.

testcase

November 10, 2010

Rest in Peace, AlphaDog. You will be missed on the forum.

Dyana

November 10, 2010

To my friend ~
I hope you knew what you meant to me: that your honesty in a world of cautious and correct words was refreshing; that your humor lightened my heart; and that your thoughtfulness prompted me to be less careless.
I hope you knew that your confidence in me inspired my own and helped me make life-changing choices.
I hope you knew that your generous spirit got me through the darkest days of my life, and that your darkest days moved me to let my life speak.
I will miss you, my friend.
Your life was a gift.

Rhonda Garson

November 10, 2010

I too knew Beth only through our online Forum, but she was my friend nonetheless. Whenever I needed advice, she was there. If I wanted to vent, she was always ready to listen. We seemed to have a lot in common and I was always sad that she lived all the way across the country, because I would have liked to have been able to meet her in person. My deepest sympathies go out to her family and to her beloved dog Louie. I will truly miss Beth, aka. AlphaDog.

Paul F.

November 10, 2010

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I'm another member of the online forum where she was "AlphaDog" to us. She shared her caring spirit with us, and gave us the occasional virtual headslap when we needed it - AlphaDog was one of our senior and respected online friends, and we're going to miss her! I'm going to miss the occasional emails or personal messages with her about many things, including genealogy research (a hobby we shared). Please give Louie a big hug for us all, and thank you for "Sharing" your mother with a bunch of strangers. She enriched our lives with her presence.

lipskidder

November 10, 2010

Beth and I never met. Yet when in a time of need she helped me buy my kids something while I was in a very troubled situation. The only thing she asked for in return was to know how the kids reacted when they got it. In that troubled time a genuine gift like that blinded me. Unexpected and given with all heart, she gave me something and left us before I could give back. But I think we all know she was fine with that. I wish I knew her in person because for many reasons but most of all so I could give her a good hug.

Deborah Mann

November 10, 2010

Michael, please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. I considered her a friend, even though we never met. Years of correspondence through online forums and private messages bring people closer than some would imagine. I know how much she loved you and the joy that Louie brought to her life. Beth always seemed to know what to say and just the right way to say it and for that, I will truly miss "talking" with her almost every day.

john maruskin aka "blooz"

November 10, 2010

Beth was a frequent visitor to our Macintosh computer forum, where she was known as "AlphaDog." We looked forward to her posts and her comments were always insightful and kind.
Most of us on the forum only knew her online, have never personally met her, yet we feel her loss deeply. She is already missed.

c belt3

November 10, 2010

I never met Beth, but she touched my heart and life with her gentle wisdom and grace, through communications on an internet forum. She shared her life, her challenges and joys with a small virtual community. In many ways she took the role of "Wise Woman". We miss her sorely, but find solace in the knowledge that she touched so many lives, and that her beloved Son and Louie will live on. Rest now, "AlphaDog", and know that you have lived well.

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