Wasco-Tillamook-Multnomah County OR Archives Obituaries.....Haggard, John Henry February 5, 2006
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The Dalles Chronicle, February 7, 2006
     John Henry Haggard, 79, a resident of Dallesport, died at his home on 
Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006.
     He was born in Tillamook, July 8, 1926, the younger of two children to 
Stephen L. and Hettie Christina (D’Eatley) Haggard. 
     He and his sister, Leona Keller, grew up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. After 
high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served in World War II and 
Korean War. After his service he became a welder by trade and worked on many 
of the bridges in the Portland, Vancouver and Seattle area.
     He enjoyed spending his days with his wife, Dorothy Haggard, whose death 
preceded his in 2002. Some would say “they were joined at the hip,” as they 
were inseparable. John and Dorothy bought and sold real estate throughout, 
Nevada, Washington, Oregon and Arizona, also owning and operating Johns 2nd 
Hand Store and the Dallesport Auction in the 70’s and early 80’s. Together 
they also owned and operated apartments and several rental lots. They mostly 
lived in Dallesport from 1968-2000. Retiring in the late 80’s they were never 
more than a door away from their daughter, Sheila Erlenbush, Dallesport, 
allowing them to enjoy more time with their three grandchildren, Christine, 
Tiffany and Trisha.
     For further retirement in 2000, they settled in Pahrump, Nev., just out 
of Las Vegas, spending their days leisurely. He enjoyed watching the five 
o’clock news, reading true war stories and traveling throughout the state by 
fifth wheel.
     He especially enjoyed Canada, the fiddler’s convention in Wieser, Idaho, 
and the Grand Ol’ Opera. 
     Many nights he could be found at home playing pinochle with his wife and 
friends, Ron and Jacky Stroud. He enjoyed the debates of politics as he was an 
avid Democrat. His all time favorite thing was yard sales. If he wasn’t going 
to one, he was having one. 
     He returned to Dallesport for his final days with his daughter Sheila and 
his grandchildren.
     He leaves behind his sister. Leona Keller, San Diego, Calif.; his 
daughters, Sheila Erlenbush and her husband Scott, Dallesport; and Sharon of, 
Northfork; four stepchildren, Wanda, Tom, Lennie, Roger and their spouses and 
children; five grandchildren, Christina, Tiffany, Trisha, Ben and Anthony and 
other loving family members and friends.
     Private cremation was held at The Dalles Win-Quatt Crematory with Smith 
Callaway Chapel in care of arrangements. 


Additional Comments:
Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, 
Oregon, Dan Spatz, Editor (e-mail dated 3/7/2006).


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