T. Hageness Obituary (1912

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.