Betty J. Hager

BETTY J. HAGER

October 18, 1931 - May 28, 2018

Betty was born October 18, 1931, to Thelburn and Lucille Abernathy in Perryville, Missouri. She grew up there and graduated from Perryville High School. It's in that same town where she met and eventually married her husband Simon Hager, they moved to St. Louis, Missouri shortly after being married, where she worked at St. Louis Die Casting and gave birth to two of her three sons Victor and Paul. In 1963 the family moved to California eventually settling in Bakersfield where she gave birth to her third son Jay. She worked at TJ's preschool and Mercy Richards daycare center doing what she loved the most... enjoying time with children and helping to shape there lives, some of which stayed in contact with her until her passing. Betty passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

Everyone who knew Betty was blessed to learn many valuable lessons from her during the last 86 years, among them; Have a good sense of humor, Be kind and take time to help others, Work hard and show respect, Be loyal, strong and persistent. And above all, Always... always keep your chin up.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents Thelburn and Lucille Abernathy, husband Simon Hager and Daughter in law Deena Hager. Betty is survived by her children Victor and Debra Hager, Paul Hager and Maria, Jay and Terri Hager, grandchildren Justin Hager and Kristine, Kyle Hager and Ivory, Rae Hager and Raquel, Holly Hager and Adam, Heidi Hager and Cannon, Eric Hager, and Emily Hager. Great grandchildren Cash, Haylenn, Nixon, and Lincoln.

A memorial service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park and Mortuary , in the Chapel, on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at 10:00 am. 9101 Kern Canyon Rd. Bakersfield, California. 93306. The family would like to thank all the awesome staff at Adventist Health Hospital, especially Navi and Diana who were extremely compassionate and caring during our most difficult time.