Marie Christine Hafla, age 95, of Miles City passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Marie was born on October 20, 1916 in Miles City, Montana, the daughter of Ernest Walfrid and Anna Olivia (Johnson) Peterson. She grew up on a ranch at Stone Shack, Montana and graduated from Custer County High School in Miles City, Montana in 1934. She received her BA in Education from Eastern Montana College in Billings in August of 1937. She taught school in Custer and Garfield Counties, Montana. She married Joe Hafla of Cohagen in 1937. After three years of working for a rancher, they moved to their farm/ranch near Cohagen, Montana and lived there until 1992 when they moved to Miles City, Montana. They raised six children.
Marie was an active member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Marie was a volunteer at Holy Rosary Health Center including the traditional bell ringing. She loved being with children and spending time with her family. She enjoyed music, gardening and working in her flowerbeds. Marie could always make something out of nothing from making prom dresses to her sons clothing out of whatever she had around the house. You could always count on Marie to have a meal when you stopped by the house. She always helped throughout the years substituting at the country school even her days in the nursing home she helped tutor children. Marie always had timeless energy to listen to and mentor her children and grandchildren. Marie worked alongside Joe on the farm driving tractor, feeding or haying and still found time to cook a homemade meal. Her family will always treasure the daily log she kept throughout the years of what she did, how much she spent or just her daily experiences.
Marie is survived by two sons: Donald Luke (Margaret) Hafla of Cohagen, MT; Timothy Joseph (Cheri) Hafla of Cohagen, MT; four daughters: Patricia Ann Campbell of Powder River, MT; Irene Claire (Jimmy) Wells of Great Falls, MT; Jane Marie (Ray) Rath of Miles City, MT; and Linda Alice (Kenneth) Rich of Sand Springs, MT; a brother, Earl (Lauretta) Peterson of Fairfield, MT; a sister, Dorothy (Bill) Kato of Spokane, WA; thirteen grandchildren, twenty six great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, two sisters, three brothers, a son-in-law, three grandchildren and one grand son-in-law.
Family will receive friends on Monday, May 21, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. followed by a Rosary and Vigil service at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Calvary Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Family Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Monday May 21, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Rosary & Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Monday May 21, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday May 22, 2012
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
520 North Montana
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Monday May 21, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Rosary & Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Monday May 21, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday May 22, 2012
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
520 North Montana
Miles City, MT 59301
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Teresa and Mark Hougardy says
So sorry foryour loss Tim and Cheri. Losing a parent is very hard to do. Treasure the memories you had with her and the ones you lost before as they are rejoicing in Heaven with our loved ones and the Lord.
Diane and Gerry Hewett says
Dear Tim and Cheri and all of Maries family, So sorry to hear of your loss. I know what a void it is to lose someone so special that that you love so much. My thoughts are prayers are with you as you mourn the loss. Hugs, Diane and Gerry
Cindy, Kelly and Kelcy Conley says
Dear Hafla family; we are so sorry for your loss – our thoughts and prayers are with you. She is at peace now.
Ginger & Joe Weiss says
To: Irene, Jim and Hafla family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Ginger & Joe Weiss
Dallas, Connie Janssen says
Joe, Patricia and Family,
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Dallas, Connie, John and Dillon
Gloria and D.J. Milroy says
Our most heartfelt sympathies to all of the Hafla family at the loss of your loved one. May the Lord walk with each of you through this difficult time and guide you through the days to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Gloria and D.J. Milroy
Lori Wheatcroft (Pluhar) says
To the Hafla Family: I have not seen your Mother for many years, but do remember visiting her as a child. My deepest sympathy goes to all of you.
Jack and Clare Doran says
We are so sorry to hear of the death of your Wife and Mother. May your memories help to ease your suffering.
Sincerely, Jack and Clare
Monte and Judy Billing says
Tim and Cheri,
Thinking of you with sincere sympathy. We are wishing you peace and the comfort of warm memories.
Phyllis Pluhar Belt says
To the Hafla family: Sending heartfelt sympathy your way. She was a lovely lady and I have fond memories of your family.
Donna Schmidt says
My thoughts are prayers are with all of you. With sincere sympathy. Donna
Cindy Berg says
Dear Joe and Family,
We are so sorry about Marie -She was such a dear lady. I wish I could have been at the funeral – but have been out of town. Take care Joe. Cindy & Dale Berg and boys
Carla and Maury Murnion says
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time, so sorry for your loss.
Ken Mowry says
Sorry to hear of the loss of Marie.