Bertha Mae Hawbeck

Bertha Mae Hawbeck, 105, a resident of Moses Lake slipped peacefully from this earth into the waiting arms of her Savior on Monday, July 22, 2013 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake, WA. Viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2013 at Kayser's Chapel followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Guarding Angels Cemetery. Please sign the online guestbook at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.

Bertha Mae Hawbeck, born in Hopkins, MO to Mason Alexander Wilson & Lena Myrtle Wilson on April 7, 1908.

On September 17, 1926 Bertha and her then "beau" Ernest Hawbeck had been on their way to a funeral and on the way they decided to go get married instead!

From their union they had 6 children, and raised them on the family farm around Sheridan, MO. After Ernest passed away in October 1959 Bertha continued to live in Missouri until 1966 when she moved to Washington State.

She enjoyed her family and loved playing games with them and always seemed to win!! Bertha also enjoyed quilting, crocheting, reading, visiting with everyone on the internet, working crossword and word find puzzles. She loved her flowers and having a garden.

Bertha was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ernest; her only son Frankie in January 1959; daughters Ethel Card in 1975, Phyllis Zook in 1994, Connie Campbell in 2011; granddaughter Alice Austin and great-great granddaughter Daphney Rose Laney in Feb 2012; her sisters Doris and Georgie; and her brother Austin.

She is survived by her daughter Evelyn Jobst (Richard), Independence, MO. Daughter Roberta Card (Jerry), 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. Bertha could tell you the birthdates of every family member! She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and many friends.

We would like to thank the staff of Columbia Crest for so lovingly caring for our dear Bertha for the past 13 months and Samaritan Hospital for caring for her during her last days. All who knew and loved Bertha are welcome to attend.