Obituary of Barbara Hatleli

On January 29, 2013, our beautiful and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt left our world. Barbara Jean Hatleli was born on August 30, 1930 in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Lloyd Francis Kendall and Josephine Cecilia Patkin Kendall. She grew up in Ottumwa, Iowa. On November 7, 1958, she married Elert Orville Hatleli. They moved to Eugene and she was a homemaker for years. She devoted her entire life to her family as they were most important to her. Later in life, she was a caregiver at Cascade Manor for many years. She travelled to Mexico, Sweden, Germany, London, Denmark, and the Czech Republic (the latter two being her favorite.)She loved sports of all kinds, especially her beloved U of O Ducks. She had a most beautiful smile and the biggest heart.She is survived by daughters: Sanya Brown of Ashland, OR; Elizabeth Ann Kupper (Bob) of Eugene, OR; Cindy Leighton (Glenn) of Eugene, OR; Kathy Rasmussen (Christian) of Portland, OR; Linnea Sanchez (Carlos) of Austin, MN; and Karen Carlson (Jay) of Austin, MN. And sons, Randy Hatleli of Eugene, OR; Bobby Hatleli (Rochelle) of Austin, MN. Also survived by 19 grandchildren: Stefanie, Brandon, Aurora, Jacob, Scott, Casey, Alexander, Sophie, Ken, Troy, Jeff, Theresa, Adam, Dustin, Christopher, Andrea, Jerod, Tracy, and Tina. She is also survived by sisters, Audrey Guthrie of Sacramento, CA, and Lloydean Rump of Agency, IA, and numerous nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her husband, Elert Orville Hatleli (1990), the love of her life, and we know our parents are in heaven dancing to Proud Mary. Also preceded in death by her step-son, Bruce Hatleli.Musgrove Family Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Service will be held on February 9th at Noon at Lane Memorial Gardens, 5300 W. 11th, Eugene, OR. Viewing will be from 11 a.m. to Noon. Private burial to follow. Contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Fund in memory of Barbara.