Eileen Agnes Haner Sahadi

Eileen Agnes Sahadi was born to Vergil and Mary Maud Haner 97 years ago in Bellevue Ohio. Eileen had two sisters, Beatrice, Margerie and one brother Frank. She had been married to Stanley Burson before she married the love of her life George Sahadi Sr all of whom preceded her in death.

Eileen had three children Joanne Toydemir of Glendale AZ, Dwayne Burson (deceased) of Norwalk OH and George Sahadi Jr of Peoria Az.

Ten Grandchildren, Elizabeth Sahadi of Glendale AZ, Joseph Sahadi of Phoenix AZ, John Sahadi of Phoenix AZ, April Toydemir of Glendale AZ, Julie Sizemore of Findlay OH, Becky Cochran of Findlay OH, Bradley Burson of Norwalk OH, Darla Swiger of Canton MI, Brooke Harrington of Peoria AZ and Ryan Harrington of Chandler AZ

Thirteen Great Grandchildren, Isabella Sahadi (deceased), Eva Sahadi, Taylor Toydemir, Kara Smith, Stacy Kline, Jaime Shank, Heather Traucht, Tyson Oakman, Jeffery Burson, Nikki Burson, Kaden Burson, Logan Shinski and Landon Harrington.

Nine Great Great Grandchildren, Brayden Smith, Parker Smith, Kaleigh Smith, Ava Shank, Dakotah Frederick, Ashley Frederick, Savannah Traucht, Payton Oakman, Ayden Jean.

Eileen was born very premature and it was a miracle that she survived those early days of lying in a shoebox filled with cotton and fed with an eye dropper but she made it and grew into beautiful young girl. Eileen loved growing up on a farm and enjoyed horseback riding, cooking, dancing and music. After high school graduation she became a member of “Bea and her Honey Girls Band” she also played in one of the Big Bands of the day.

Eileen then married Stanley Burson and had two children Joanne and Dwayne but soon divorced. Eileen raised Joanne and Dwayne as a single mother while providing the majority of the care to her elderly parents.

Several years later Eileen met the love of her life George Sahadi and it was love at first sight. They soon married and had George Jr.

Eileen was an exceptional wife and mother who loved her family unconditionally and while her children sometimes had difficulties she would always provide support encouragement and guidance. Most importantly she provided love. She loved to cook and had a whole room of the house full of cookbooks and cookware. She was always looking to try out a new recipe. Family, friends and neighbors all loved her cooking and she took great satisfaction in that talent.

When Eileen’s husband George took ill Eileen was at his side 24-7 for the 93 days he was in the critical care unit. She only would leave his side to go home and shower, change clothes and eat something. When George passed part of Eileen died with him.

Eileen surrounded herself with her family and loved the grandchildren. She would spend hours with them playing games, cooking and sleep over’s.

In her later years Eileen developed some dementia and other health problems which slowed her down and forced her to move in with her son George Jr and his wife Alison where she lived for several years. Some years later she required more care as her dementia and arthritis progressed which forced her into a nursing home.

Eileen always would ask about her children, and grandchildren and the great grandchildren that she had the fortune of meeting. It bothered her that she was unable to travel anymore because she wanted to know and love them all.

Eileen always recognized her son George and his wife Alison right up until the end of her life. Even though she had very little strength and it was difficult just to breathe she always lit up when she heard their voices. She would struggle to kiss them or tell them she loved them. At times she could only manage a nod but it was clear how she felt.

Eileen was strong willed and was hopeful that she would reach 100 years and fought to stay alive right up to when God took her home. While she loved life and lived it to the fullest she would often say it was hell to get old. She felt that way because so many family members and friends had passed before her.

Eileen rarely complained about anything and was a joy and inspiration to those who knew her. She was a beloved mother and devoted wife and a great friend to many. Eileen was a Christian and her life reflected this fact. Relationships were very important to Eileen she touched many lives during her 97 years. With confidence it can be said that Eileen loved, laughed and enjoyed what life had to offer. She will be missed but not forgotten.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from 7-9pm at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, Graveside service Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Glendale Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale.