Marie was born in 1930 in Mandan, North Dakota. Later, her family moved to Tacoma, Washington, where Marie graduated from St. Leo High School in 1948 and entered as a novitiate of the order of the Benedictine Sisters. Deciding that God had a different plan for her, Marie studied radiography and worked at St. Vincent's Hospital as a Radiology tech. She married Clemens J. Hauth in 1958, and soon after the birth of their first son, the family moved to Portland to stay. By 1970, they had settled in their family home in the Northeast Portland neighborhood where Marie spent over 50 years of her life, and where so many of her lifelong friendships were formed and cherished.
In addition to her family, Marie’s life revolved around The Madeleine parish where she was an active and devoted parishioner for most of her adult life. She served for years in the parish Altar Society, the St. Vincent de Paul Society and as Eucharistic Minister. Her deep Catholic faith was one of her defining characteristics and brought her comfort, in particular when her health began to decline.
If Marie had another love in addition to that of family, friends and faith, it was her love of travel. She realized her dream of visiting Europe for the first time in 1985, the first of many trips with friends and family that included the Holy Land, Egypt, Ireland, Italy, Spain, the Czech Republic, Austria, an Alaska cruise, cross-country road trips, and several trips to France to visit her daughter and family. If anyone embodies what it means to be a global citizen, it is Marie.
Marie is survived by her children, daughters Emily (Eric), Andrea (Marc), and sons, Dennis (Nancy), and Larry, and grandchildren Abigail, Sophia, Rachel and Damien. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Clem, their son Tim, and her brother George.
The family cannot adequately express their gratitude to Millie Megherea, with her husband Paul, who provided a comfortable home and compassionate care to Marie this past year.
A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 am Friday, October 12, 2018 at The Madeleine parish, 3123 NE 24th Ave, Portland OR 97212.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Portland Council.
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