Orwin W. Hageman Obituary (1916

Orwin (Doc) W. Hageman passed away in Ellensburg, WA June 30, 2015. He was born to William and Thora on August 19, 1916 in Maddock, North Dakota. Orwin was a hardworking man who loved to tell a good joke and rib the Swedes as all good Norwegians do. Orwin graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1934 and later joined the US Army. He served as a Technical Sargeant during WWII in the Aleutian Islands, in Alaska. After returning home from WWII he began a chicken farm where he sold eggs to an egg hatchery business. He also raised mink which were sold to the Seattle Fur Exchange. Later in life he owned and operated a U-cut Christmas tree farm where numerous families returned each year for their special Christmas tree. Orwin married Ruth Squire in Everett, Washington in 1967 and lived happily until her passing. He had many hobbies and interests, some of which were gardening, woodworking, bowling, charity work and definitely his 'Pill-Cup Creations' that he tirelessly worked on during the years he was in assisted living. He was also a member of the VFW and a bowling league where he won many trophies. Orwin is survived by his sisters Edna Westby and Helen Cheslock, three step-children, numerous grandchildren, and 2 nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service Thursday, July 9 starting at 2:30pm located at Brookdale (formerly Dry Creek Assisted Living) in Ellensburg. Refreshments will be provided after the service. SERVICES Funeral service Thursday, July 09, 2015 2:30 PM Brookdale Senior Living 818 E Mountain View Ave Ellensburg, WA 98926