Wendy G. Hadley
January 20, 1950 - April 18, 2008
Obituary
Wendy G. Hadley
January 20, 1950 to April 18, 2008
Wendy was born is Seattle, the third of six daughters. Born to Francis and Julia Hadley. She attended Highland Park Grade School, Denny Junior High, and graduated from Chief Sealth High School in 1968.
Wendy started her 40-year career with Alaska Airlines in June 1968, and spent the entire time working in the Revenue Accounting department.
Wendy passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Her parents Francis & Julia Hadley and sister Laurie Dillon preceded Wendy in death. Survived by her sisters & their husbands Earleen and Jerry Colvin, Kristin Wike, Debbie and Ron Myer, Julie & Jerry Daniels, brother-in-law Pat Dillon, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and co-workers at Alaska Airlines.
Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Washington Memorial Park 16445 Intl Blvd., SeaTac, WA. Viewing Friday, April 25, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Those wishing to make a donation to the fight against breast cancer, in Wendy’s memory are encouraged to logon on to www.the3day.org
To my very special aunt who took me to disneyland for the first time in my life. I will always remember you for that, i remember growing up always looking up to you thinking you were the funniest person i ever knew besides myself haha. I loved growing up in the Hadley house with the christmas’s and grandmas christmas mantel. You will always be in my heart and not a day goes by where i dont think of you. I love you wendy and loved your spirit. love, traceeyour neice
I have been blessed to have Wendy for a big sister and a best friend. I have a lifetime of Memories, we always got along we never fought no matter what the situation was good or bad it was a given that we were always there for each other. Wendy was very generous,loving,smart,indepentent,dependable,honeststubbornand had a great sense of humor. She always stood up for what she believed in,Wendy set goals for herself and achieved them. Wendy loved doing things for others without expecting anything in return it made her feel good. Wendy was the glue that kept our family together for Birthdays, Holidays, and Special occasions. I miss her.
I am so proud of the way Wendy fought her battle with cancer,she fought with a vengeance, dignity,pride,compassion, I never saw her cry or ask “why me” she wanted to be that one person to beat it. Wendy fought with determination and a positive attitude, she never withdrew from her family or friends and always maintaining her sense of humor and her concern for others till the end.
Wendy shoud be an inspiration to all of us. I miss her.
Wendy touched a lot of people’s lives, I have heard and seen so many good things about her, all of her friend’s at Alaska Airlines were so supportive Wendy was very respected by her co-workers and peers,40 years that alone is something most of us will never achieve in our life, that says something about Wendy, I believe Wendy was Alaska Airlines I know they miss her, I miss her.
I miss Wendy more than words can express. I miss my weekends with her, I miss our daily phone calls, I miss our shopping trips, and I miss her laughter. I will miss the family gatherings,I will miss her on the Holidays, more than anything I will miss sister’s week on the Oregon coast that was her favorite place. I will miss her when I see an Alaska plane flying. I will miss her when I need her.My life as I’ve known it will never be the same without Wendy. She really was “my girl” and so special to so many people.
The only comfort I can find in this is knowing without a doubt Wendy is in a better place and she is with our sister Laurie and our Mom & Dad. Wen, I will make you the same promise to you as I did Laurie there will never be one day for the rest of my life when I don’t think of you, you knew how hard this was for me, as always you were right.
I’ll be waiting for your promise.
My love to you forever.
Your little sister
Julie
Woo-Woo
I know you want me to be strong and I pretty much have this whole time until right now at 3 o’clock in the morning on the night after your funeral. I just want you to know that i owe you my life. After my mom died you were right there for me and become my second mother. I’ll miss you and I love you and hope you can give me the strength to make it through life with you I LOVE YOU
Wendy blessed us all as being a part of our lives here on this earth. But, I believe with all my heart that she is always with us, her soul will live forever!! Although she is done with her body, it was a mere shell that her soul lived in while she was here and it was a beautiful one! I will miss her smile, laughing until we cry, AND her contributions to the family get togethers, she loved her family deeply and considered them in EVERYTHING she did! I love all of you in the family and I thank you for sharing Wendy with me! Kiss Laurie for me Wend :>
I have known and worked with Wendy for 22 years. Her knowledge and friendship will be truly missed. May you rest in Peace, you will always be in my heart.
Wendy’s courageous fight against breast cancer was an inspiration to us all. We will miss her sense of humor, honesty and friendship.
Wendy, you will truley be missed. You have filled the void in my life as an Aunt & I will forever hold you close to my heart. I also thank you for helping take care of Nicholas, Matt & Chris after the passing of there mom.
Wendy certainly had a lot of knowledge and strength.I was one of the lucky ones who had thhe opportunity to work for Wendy.She will be missed, but always remembered.
Leanne, Michael James, Elizabeth Anne & Myself, Michael Brady Evans, wish to share our combined grief & sense of loss with the rest of Wendy’s great family.
We’d also like to contribute to the “Komen Race for the Cure”, which we’ve started doing 2 years ago annually, in remebrence of Wendy & all of the people suffering from this terrible disease.
Wendy was a close friend & Godmother to our son. Leanne practically grew up with her & for at least 27 years I also had the privledge of knowing this wonderful spirit.
We’ll miss her; but we know that she’s finally stopped suffering & is in a much better place now!
Mike & Leanne Evans
I will never forget Wendy. She was truly amazing. Going to Julie and JD’s place I was like another member of the family and couldn’t wait to see what salads and goodies Wendy made for the family functions.
My last memory with Wendy was when we all got together and played the game DEAL OR NO DEAL. It makes me smile now.
My condolences to Wendy’s family and friends. She will truly be missed.
My deepest condolences to Wendy’s family and friends. Wendy was my boss at Alaska Airlines many, many years ago. We stayed in touch and laughed about all the craziness when I worked there. I am deeply sorry that she lost the battle that I know she fought so hard.
I’ve been friends with Wendy since our sophomore year in High School. I can’t believe she is gone. A fun memory is my first trip to San Franciso – which was with Wendy in 1977. We had a blast touring the sights, riding the cable cars, and shopping. We enjoying lunching with a drink on a weekday yet and thinking how fun it was that we weren’t at work. Later we would nap in the afternoon before going out to dinner – what a luxury! I have many other memories of Wendy and will miss her for the rest of my life.
Wendy, I love you with all of my heart! Thank you for all of your love and support that you have given me through the years. Say hi to my mom for me!!
I love you W00-WOO, I miss you
Nicholas
As a 27 year employee of Alaska dealing mainly in sales, I have had the occassion to work with Wendy many many times over the years. She was always positive and helpful, even when I came to her with some odd situations. And most of the time when I was looking for an answer to that odd question that no one could help with. Wendy’s name would come up, and sure enough she had the answer, or at least a solution. She knew her stuff. I will miss her. Rest in Peace my friend. You have taught many of us many things, and we will hold the fort down for you. Thanks for all you have done. No worries! Doug/sansk
My prayers are with all her family.
Cathie
Wendy left some large shoes to fill here at Alaska Airlines. She had so much history and knowledge about her job that no one replace that. I worked in her department for 18 years and always loved it when she brought out the Christmas pictures of her and Santa and the boys. How everyone grew and changed over the years. She was a thoughtful and giving person to all who took the time to get to know her. She will be missed by each one of us. Every time I see a red Thunderbird I will think of WH !
wendy was a great co worker and always had an answer for you-but she was also a great friend -she showed alot of courage thru her illness and never gave up-she will be missed
Wendy – I will miss you. You were always a pleasure to be with. Fun humor and quick witted. You gave your all and now may you rest in peace. Love Kathy
Wendy will be missed by all who knew her. As a ticket by mail agent in Seattle if I needed some information from ticket lift all I had to do was just ask Wendy and she was right there to help.
Wendy was my first immediate supervisor when I started in Rev. Sale back at 1997. She was a very good supervisor to all of us and very understandable. I just lost my mom on last Sunday 4/20/2008 and now I heard I lost my very supportive and good supervisor. Wendy, I will never forget you and I am very sorry that I cannot be there this Saturday 4/26 because my mom’s funeral also this Saturday 4/26 as well, but I will always remember you.
Wendy has been a part of our family since for as long as I can remember. Her excitement was with us always during birthdays, graduations, and holidays with a card or greeting. She was really close to my mom and she even called us her adopted kids : Wendy was an amazing and thoughtful individual that had a generous heart. On behalf of the Le family, we will miss you always. May you carry God’s blessing from now until eternity.
Wendy was certainly a woman of courage and grace as she faced this terrible illness. She was an inspiration to all who knew her as a faithful friend and mentor. May she rest in peace. Mimi Feisst
wendy had such a heart….tried to be hard on the outside but so soft in the inside…she was always there to listen…so sad to hear of her passing..she will always be a friend..and in my thoughts…aloha gk
Our deepest sympathy and sadness for the family and close friends of such a loving and vibrant woman.
Even though I hadn’t the honor of knowing Wendy for very long, I could tell her soul was full of life.Her eyes sparkled when she smiled and you could tell that even the simplest things brought her joy. We know she will be deeply missed by such a wonderful family and loving friends.
We love you “Woo-Woo”. We will miss you and all the cards and love you sent to us.