Josephine Hague Meeker
August 22, 1915 - January 19, 2013
Obituary
Josephine Hague Meeker, 97, passed away peacefully at home January 19, 2013. She spent her final days surrounded by family. Born in Tacoma, August 22, 1915 and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Lincoln HS and a member of Trinity Methodist. Jo and her husband Ralph owned Meeker Shows for 50 years. Her spare time was devoted to: Eastern Star, Past Worthy Matron; Order of the Rainbow Girls, Past Worthy Advisor; Northwestern Showman’s Club (NWSC), Past President. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years and love of her life, Ralph Meeker; brother, Carlton and Alfred Hague. She leaves behind daughter, Sheila Tuttle (Bill), Lakewood. Son, Paul Meeker (Juanita) Puyallup. Sister, Dolores Eaton, Redwood City, CA. Her loving presence will be missed by 7 grand children and 7 great-grand children. Grandma was a role model. She displayed elegance and grace in everything she did.
Growing up I remember Joe and Ralph, sheila and Paul and manly good times at Meeker shows. she was a good woman
worked for Ralph and Miss Jo and Paul from 1982 to end of their show on Yakima in 1987.Due to the presence of being a true Showmen bred of the Meeker influences i am still on the Industry and am celebrating 40 yrs in this business this august 2014.I truly shall miss them both for their Integrity and their Kindness