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Theresa R. Hedges
12/15/1921 — 10/02/2001
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Pullman, Washington
Theresa R. Hedges
THERESA HEDGES EINANS FUNERAL HOME
Theresa Hedges, a long-time Richland resident, passed away at her home on October 2, 200I following an extended illness. Theresa was born in Pullman on December 15, 1921 to the late Joseph and Emily Retzel. Her husband James R. passed away in 1969. Theresa came to Richland in 1947, where she met her future husband, and was employed by General Electric from 1947 to 1955. She was later employed for 19 years as an executive secretary for Douglas United Nuclear and later UNC, before retiring in 1987. During World War II, Theresa was employed for five years at the Pentagon in Washington. She is survived by her loving family, daughters Ann of Richland; Mary Kerr and her husband Robert of Spokane; Helen of Spokane; sons Joseph of San Jose; James of Richland; Thomas and his wife Margaret also Richland; grandchildren James, John, Katie, and Anna Kerr, and Jamie Barth and her daughter Deserae, of Richland; sisters Marguerite Honeychurch and Marie Johnson of Spokane; brothers Vincent Retzel of Spokane; Thomas Retzel of Coeur'd Alene Lake; and Joseph Retzel S.J. of Hays, Montana; sisters-in-law Margaret Retzel of Spokane; Roberta Houston of Mt. Carmel, Illinois; Lucille Hedges of Robinson, Illinois; and Golden Belt of Lawrenceville, Illinois; and numerous nephews and nieces in Washington, California and Illinois. She was preceded in death by her brother Raymond and sisters-in-law Marietta Fleming and Marjorie Retzel. Following her retirement, Theresa enjoyed time with her immediate and extended family, walks along the Columbia River, attending daily Mass and her travels to Europe, Hawaii, California, Florida, and Alaska.
A vigil service with a rosary will be held at Einan's Funeral Home on Thursday at 7p.m.
A funeral Mass in celebration of her life will be celebrated at Christ the King Church in Richland on Friday at 11 a.m.
Visitation will be at Einans from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday and 8 to 9:30 a.m. Friday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you give to the charity of your choice.
I’ll try again. She will be missed.
No life passes without a purpose. Terry was special and so are her children. She was proud of you. I will always remember her.
Dear family members,
I would like to extend our
sympathy to your family in the loss of your Mother. Your
cousins in Ohio and Tx will have you in our prayers.
Becky
Hedges Familiy,
I’m very sorry for your loss. Your mom was a very nice lady and always made us kids feel welcome.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Dean Smith & Family
I was very sorry to hear aboutyour mom. She was always very good to all of us who new her. I always felt very good about coming to your house to visit because she made me feel at home.
May god bless you all.
Pat Ledbetter and family
Your Mom was a very special person. She was my Senior secretary and mentor at 100-N. I learned a lot from her and will always remember her ‘nice smile’ and snappy walk.
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends for the loss of my sister-in-law. We loved her too.
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Theresa R. Hedges