Bertha Hager Obituary (1942 - 2019)

Bertha Mae Hager passed away at home on January 5, 2019. She was surrounded with both her children, her first grandchild and friends who all love her dearly. Bertha was born on December 9, 1942 in Bremerton, WA to her parents, Burr and Oma Abell of Kooskia, Idaho. After the war her family bought a ranch in Clearwater where Bertha went to school. She was preceded in death by both her parents and her husband Roger Hager from Grangeville whom she met and married after her graduation. During their 52 years of marriage they moved to several cities while working construction. After retirement, they returned to their beloved home in the Clearwater Valley and enjoyed camping and riding four wheelers with so many treasured friends. Bertha also enjoyed her stamping club where she made cards for all her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren cards for every occasion. Bertha is survived by her daughter Cethley Dunbar of Tri Cities, Washington. Her son, Marty Hager of Boise, Idaho and four beloved grandchildren as well as 5 great grandchildren. There will be a memorial held in late spring for the spreading of both Bertha and Roger's ashes as per their wish. Details will follow.