Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Gretel was a very special person. If you needed a friend or help with anything, Gretel would be there. She didn’t want to be thanked, just wanted to know what else she could do to help. A compliment embarrassed her because her thoughts were never about herself, but always about others.
We played bridge together for 55 years and later on we discovered mahjongg, adding that to all the other things we did together. When we were young with children in school, we’d drive to the City dressed in high heels and our best clothes. Gretel loved New York where we went to a matinee on Broadway with fine dining chosen by taking turns picking and shopping of course.
We raised our children together and had many adventures at zoos, parks with picnics, and attractions
Everywhere. Gretel loved to travel and even took her grandchildren with her often.
She just couldn’t do enough for people in need and it brought her joy whenever she could make a difference.
I am the last of our bridge and mahjong group and my memories of this special lady and the life we led together will be with me forever. We always ended our phone conversations with “love you”, so this is my last love you, and I know all my friends are up there waiting for me to play another game.
I love you Gretel
Betty Hague
