Polly Hafenrichter

Pauline "Polly" Hafenrichter, 79, of Las Vegas passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013 and is now with the Lord. She was born in 1934 to Isabel and Tom Boston in Jamieson, Oregon. She met the love of her life, Gordon, at Oregon State University, and they were married right after college. Polly and Gordon shared 57 1/2 blessed years of marriage.

Polly was an amazing homemaker and mother, and was tremendously supportive in all of her families' activities. After making homes in Oregon, Washington, southern and northern California, Polly and Gordon settled in Las Vegas, where they have resided for the last 31 years. She was an avid golfer and she loved to play golf with her family. Polly and Gordon have been members of Stallion Mountain Golf club for many years where she was involved in organizing women's golf. Polly was very active in the Las Vegas community and worked at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Polly and Gordon loved to travel, and shared many adventures. Polly's kindness and generosity will be missed by her many friends. Polly loved the Lord and was involved in many activities at the University United Methodist Church where she was a member, particularly enjoying the Wednesday night services. She was courageous, strong, faithful, and a tremendous wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

Polly is survived by her husband, Gordon; two sons, Dan (Renee) Hafenrichter of St. Louis, Missouri and Joe Hafenrichter of Seattle, Washington; two grandsons, Brandon and Connor; and her sister, Barbara (John) Dodge of Ontario, Oregon.

A memorial service is planned for December 22 at 1:30 pm at the University United Methodist Church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the University United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.