Patricia Haerling (1990

This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one Patricia Allison Haerling - "Tricia".

** In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you , you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same ; but as God calls us one by one , The Chain Will Link Again. **

Tricia and her Grandfather went
home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 29, 2005.

They died of injuries suffered in a two vehicle accident. Tricia was born September 7, 1990, at Central Washington Hospital, Wenatchee. Tricia was a member of the 8th grade class at Chelan Middle School and was a highly accomplished student who maintained a 4.0 grade point average through the seventh grade. She was a beautiful young woman who, in the hearts of her loved ones, lived an incredibly full life. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, niece, cousin and true friend to many. Her smile and glimmering brown eyes were characteristic of her enthusiasm for life. She was a ‘go-getter’ who loved, and excelled at every athletic endeavor she chose to pursue. Though athletics were her claim to fame, she also had a love for and was very active in drama, and her talent in many different areas made her an incredibly well rounded person. Tricia had a presence about her that made people feel happy, and her smile and laugh would always brighten up the room. She was known by her sisters as a comedian; she loved to make us all laugh. She had the ability to lend a special touch to all those she met and her caring friendship and loving nature will be missed by all who loved her.
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If Roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my daughters arms,
And tell her they're from me.

Tell her that I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss on her cheek,
and hold her for awhile.

Because, remembering her is easy.
I do it every day.
But there is an ache in my heart,
that will never go away.

Walking with God
Sometimes I walk in the shadow
Sometimes in sunlight clear
But whether in gloom or brightness
The Lord is very near

Sometimes I walk in the Valley
Sometimes on the mountain crest
But whether on low or high land
The Lord is manifest

Sometimes I walk in the desert
Sometimes in waters cold
But whether by sands or streamlets
The Lord doth me enfold

Sometimes I walk in green pastures
Sometimes on barren land
But whether in peace or danger
The Lord holds fast my hand.

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Do not think of her as gone away
her journeys just begun,
life holds so many facets,
this earth is only one.

Just think of her as resting
from the sorrows and the tears,
in a place of warmth and comfort,
where there are no days or years.

Think how she must be wishing
that we could know today
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.

And think of her as living
in the hearts of those she touched,
for nothing loved is ever lost -
and she was LOVED SO MUCH!

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Tricia with Dad and Tricia with Mom

There is a special Angel in Heaven

There is a special Angel in Heaven
that is a part of me.
It is not where we wanted her
But where God wanted her to be.

She was here but just a moment
like a night time shooting star.
And though she is in Heaven
she isn't very far.

She touched the hearts of many
like only an Angel can do.
We would've held her every minute
if the end we only knew.

So we send this special message
to the Heavens up above.
Please take care of our brown eyed Angel
and send her all our love.



   
   
         Tricia with her siblings:
   
                Michele (Shelly)               Michael                           
         Nikki                         Jennifer


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This is from an e-mail Tricia sent me on October 11, 2003.  She 
Always loved filling these silly question things out.  I am so glad I saved it 
- for now I have it to share with all of you. Tricia was and always will be an 
amazing girl!  Here it is:
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From:"Tricia Haerling" thaerling@hotmail.com

Subject: a little about me


Welcome to the next edition of getting to know your friends! Okay,
here's what you're supposed to do..... and try not to be LAME and Spoil the
fun! Just give in! Copy (not forward) this entire e-mail and paste it into a new
e-mail that you can send. Change all of the answers so that they apply to
you. Then, send this to a whole bunch of people you know *INCLUDING* the person
who sent it to you. The theory is that you will learn a lot of little known
facts about your friends. It is fun and easy. ***Remember to send it back to the
person who sent it to you!

1. WHAT IS YOUR FULL NAME? Patricia Allison Haerling
2. WHAT COLOR PANTS ARE YOU WEARING? Dark Blue sqeeze jeans
3. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW ?  "ghetto superstar
4. IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY CAREER WHAT WOULD IT BE? Pro Basketball or a 
   forensic detective
5. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE REMEMBERED FOR AFTER YOU ARE GONE? A good friend
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? purple
7. HOW IS THE WEATHER RIGHT NOW? almost dark
8. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? my sister
9. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX? Their Eyes
10. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT YOU THIS?as a friend
11. HOW ARE YOU TODAY? Pretty good
12. FAVORITE TV SHOW? gilmore girls and friends
13. FAVORITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK? um.....
14. FAVORITE SPORTS? basketball, baseball, and volleyball
15. HAIR COLOR? light brown
16. EYE COLOR? hazel
17. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Nope
18. SIBLINGS AND THEIR AGES? jennie-23, shelly-22, nikki-almost 20, 
and michael-4
19. FAVORITE MONTHS? summer
20. FAVORITE FOOD? chicken enchiladas
21. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR? Everyday of summer 
22. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? save the last dance
23. FAVORITE RELAXATION SPOT? Sleeping on my bed
24. ARE YOU TOO SHY TO ASK SOMEONE OUT? i dont ask guys out
25. FIRST TEENAGE (OR PRETEEN) MOVIE STAR CRUSH: dotn remember
26. SUMMER OR WINTER? summer
27. HUGS OR KISSES? Both
29. CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA? chocolate
30. DO YOU WANT YOUR FRIENDS TO WRITE BACK? sure 
31. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? someone
32. WHO IS LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? everybody else
33. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS? In my house
34. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? I hate reading
35. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? a golf ball
36. FAVORITE FUNNY OR UNIQUE QUOTE: nothing happens unless first a dream
37. WHAT DID YOU DO LAST NIGHT? had a volleyball game
39. CAN YOU TOUCH YOUR NOSE WITH YOUR TONGUE? no..
40. WHO INSPIRES YOU? people  
41. BUTTERED, PLAIN, OR SALTED POPCORN? butter, and salted 
42. FAVORITE CARS? spyders and land sharks
43. FAVORITE FLOWER? white roses
44. HOW MANY KEYS ON YOUR KEY RING? I don't have one
45. CAN YOU JUGGLE? no
46. FAVORITE Day(s) OF THE WEEK? saturday and Friday
47. RED OR WHITE WINE? both lol
48. WHAT DID YOU DO FOR YOUR LAST BIRTHDAY?Nothing...open presents
49. DO YOU CARRY A DONOR CARD? Don't think so
50. LIFETIME GOALS: Become a pro basketball player
51. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WAKE UP IN THE IN
THE MORNING? going back to sleep

This was 2 years before Tricia died.  She really did hate reading - and her favorite food 
was always chicken enchiladas.  When she answers the question WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE
TO BE REMEMBERED FOR ONCE YOU ARE GONE she answered A GOOD FRIEND.  This 
says so much about Tricia - she really was a good friend to everyone.  She was loving,
fun, laid back, and all around wonderful.  WE LOVE AND MISS YOU TRICIA!