Mary C. Hagan
August 2, 1925 - November 17, 2020
Mary Catherine Hagan died at home on November 17, 2020 surrounded by her family.
Mary was born on August 2, 1925 in Sheridan, Wyoming to Joseph B. and Genevieve C. Franklin. She grew up on Burkitt Street. Mary graduated from Sheridan High School and attended St. Mary’s College in Leavenworth, Kansas. Returning to Sheridan, she worked at the Sheridan VA Medical Center.
Mary married Robert H. Hagan on September 17, 1949 in Holy Name Catholic Church. She and Bob moved to Denver, Colorado and New Jersey several times for Bob’s job with Mountain Bell Telephone Company and AT&T, eventually moving to Salt Lake City in 1970. Mary returned to work at the Salt Lake City VA Health Care System, retiring in 1986.
After retiring, Mary and Bob travelled extensively throughout the United States. Among their favorite places were Disney World, Sanibel Island, Florida and Hawaii. Mary and Bob also loved visiting our national parks – especially Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park.
After Bob’s death in 2005, Mary continued to travel with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed cruises to Hawaii, the East Coast and a river cruise through Europe.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Bob, her brother Joseph J. Franklin, sisters Rita Franklin, Bernadette Hoyt, Jane Gardner and niece Susan Franklin.
Mary is survived by her children – Stephen (Mary), Mary Beth, David and Timothy (Julie). Grandchildren – Christopher (Kristin), Robert, Patrick and Andrea (Brandon). Great-granddaughter – Gretchen. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
With the uncertain times we are living in, our family is requesting donations to the Utah Food Bank or a local community food bank in Mary’s name.
A celebration of life for Mary will be on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. To ensure compliance with current social distancing guidelines, we kindly ask that you call the funeral parlor at (801) 474-9119 to make a reservation between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday. The courtesy of wearing a mask to services is required. Mass will be celebrated Friday, November 20, 2020 at 10:30 am at St. Ambrose, 2315 Redondo Ave, Salt Lake City.
With the uncertain times we are living in, our family is requesting donations to the Utah Food Bank or a local community food bank in Mary’s name.
In Loving Memory
Our mother, Mary Catherine (Franklin) Hagan, gave our family enduring qualities that we will carry us through the rest of our lives and etch her in our memories forever: a boundless giving spirit, a love of friends and family expressed by an enormous social heart, and the desire to travel and see the world in all it's wonder and awe. We will carry her love with us always.
Mary; my pal, my neighbor. I missed you the last few years, I'm grateful that we became friends and that you always welcome my family into your home. I've missed our glasses of beer or a good bourbon and conversations. You will always be in my heart, take care and I'll see you when I see you. Love you Mike.
Dear Hagan Family, I was saddened when I saw your mother's obituary in the paper this morning. I worked with Mary at the VA in the late 70's, and though it was forty years ago, I vividly remember her as such a lovely person - kind, generous, and so much fun to be around. She was the surrogate mom to all the student workers in the Personnel Department and beyond (so much so that she diagnosed a rash on my mid section as chicken pox, even though I was 21, and she was right). You're never ready to say goodbye to your mom, and I'm sorry for your loss. I feel lucky to enjoyed her company in my life for a few years. Ann Aagard
Thanking of all of you with love and heartfelt sympathy at the passing of Mary. The video tribute was lovely and we noticed that the bright twinkle in her eyes shows in all of you. She was a remarkable lady. May her memory bring you joy and peace. Love, Donny, Debby, Amelia & Nathan Gardner
Dear Hagen family – Please forgive the lateness in this message. I just watched the beautiful photo/ music tribute to your mother – it is quite moving. It looks as if Mrs. Hagen led a wonderful life. I met you all 3 years ago in Sheridan at Barbara’s celebration of life out at Patti Franklin Drake’s home on Big Goose. Of course, my parents (Patricia Kelley & Willis Pelissier) knew your mother’s family well – all growing up in Sheridan together of the same generation. When I was growing up, I thought the Franklins that I knew – Joe and Mrs. Gardner – were the kindest people in the world – and of course, your mother was of the same cloth. I am honored to have Franklins in my family by marriage – You are a wonderful family and I hope to see you again. My deepest sympathy for your loss . Kelley Pelissier
In Loving Memory
