Mary Bruce Haunreiter

Profile Updated: March 19, 2018
Mary Bruce
Residing In: WA USA
Spouse/Partner: Widow of Steve Haunreiter
Occupation: retired
Children: 3 Natural born sons: Kurt, 1966, Erik, 1970, Bruce, 1973.
3 Adopted sons: Adoption in 1981, all More…natural brothers - Cong, 1970, Chinh, 1971, Long, 1975.
Two older Vietnamese brothers lived with us but were over 16 so we did not legally adopt them.

1 Adopted Daughter: Ngoc, 1969 - took 10 years to bring her here. She was 21 by that time. She was injured in Vietnam and suffered a traumatic brain injury. She does well but we will probably always have her with us.
There are two more older brothers who were over 21 at the time we met them but they consider us parents and grandparents to their children.
All the boys are married and live either in Oregon or Washington except one who lives in Florida. We have 22 grandchildren. Our sons embrace all kinds of professions.
Steve died while on a bike ride from Seattle to Vancouver, BC on August 16, 2014. It was totally unexpected as he seemed to be in excellent health. His death has left a huge, sad, hole in our family. He was everything to all of us and it's been a tough year.

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Worked at the local Camas High School for 24 years in their Special Education Department. We raised a whole lot of boys and have always been active in our community! I dabble in a lot of artsy craftsy kinds of things. I have been interested in genealogy for about 10 years and have published two genealogy based books for family and a couple of libraries. I enjoy doing computer graphics.
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I loved high school but wish I had talked less and studied more. Teachers moved me around the room thinking if they sat me next to the quietest kid in the class I wouldn't talk but usually I'd have that kid in trouble by the end of the period for talking.

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Oct 03, 2020 at 9:09 AM

Sheryl, 

I'm sorry to hear of Don's passing. I remember him very well from high school and he was a really nice guy. I had some classes with him and he could be very funny. I wish you peace and strength as you begin life without him. Take care, 

 

Mary Bruce Haunreiter 

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Mary, Hope your birthday is wonderful. Also, hoping you continue healthy and agile! I know you will be surrounded by much love and good wishes on this day. Continue well and happy.

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Welcome, John! Nice to see your name !
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Feb 23, 2020 at 1:33 PM

I had several classes with Jerry when we were in high school. He was a really nice young man and I enjoyed knowing him. 

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I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing.  He was a joy to write to and hear from on Facebook, and a special part of my high school years.  My thoughts and prayers for peace to his family. 

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I've missed so many birthdays - Happy Birthday to everyone this year!

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Happy Birthday, Mary. I hope you have a year filled with memorable moments.

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Hi Mary, Hoping your birthday is full of love and celebration! I think we are all going to have a sunny day in your honor! Enjoy every moment and get yourself some Vitamin D!

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Welcome, Jack!! So many memories of you and your family. I'm going to try to go to the mini-reunion in September and would love to see you there. We needs some photos!

Mary

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Happy Birthday old friend - who knew we'd all be wishing each other a happy birthday!

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This picture taken last Spring is of Steve and I and seven of our boys - there are two missing.
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Steve on a summer bike ridge from Seattle to Portland...with sons, Cong and Erik.
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Grandma with youngest granddaughter, Zara Tran.