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Name |
Antoinette HASTE |
Gender |
Female |
_UID |
76B5815E96B9134690CA4D924D17E6E61BD7 |
Siblings |
1 Sibling |
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Person ID |
I4017 |
Steeles_Genealogy |
Last Modified |
15 Oct 2020 |
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Notes |
- Hello Pat,
I do hope that my test email not bouncing back is a
sign that this is still a valid email for you. My
name is Annie (Antoinette) Haste & I am Maxine Haste's
granddaughter. We spoke many years ago, but I failed
to keep in touch (which I deeply regret). Recently, I
moved from Texas to Seattle Washington and discovered
the letter which you so generously sent to me in
December 1999. It included the only photo's of Maxine
in her youth (let alone any members of the Chambers
clan) that I had ever seen and a wonderful letter.
Shortly, after our brief communication, my family went
through several changes and I moved out of my parents
home. It was at this point that I misplaced your
contact information and honestly was so wrapped in
school and work that I kept putting off getting in
touch with you until I felt much guilty about the
length of time that had passed and that you might be
angry with me for not getting back in touch (not much
maturity I'm afraid). I also deeply regret that I
must be the bearer of some bad news. Although, Maxine
was able to live with my family for a year following
the death of my grandfather, she did pass away some
time ago (2001-I believe). I will have to ask my
mother for the exact date. Per her request, there was
no ceremony and she was cremated (the wanted their
remains to be spread over Haste Ranch in WY).
Unfortunately, throughout her life (this is what I
have been able to piece together from my father and
some of my cousins) she suffered greatly from
depression and paranoia. This is what I believe led
to her severing ties with her closest family members.
And thus explains why she never wanted to discuss her
past, prior to meeting my grandfather. I want to
assure you, though, that my mother (Lynn Haste) & I
were able to care for her right up until she had to be
hospitalized following a stroke. It was my great
privilege to get to know her before her death. There
were times when she was the wittiest, most charming
woman I have ever met. She never spoke of her
childhood, unfortunately. So if not for you, I would
know next to nothing. I would be happy to send you
photos of her from the time that she lived with us and
one I recently discovered among some old papers of her
in her late teens to early 20's that is lovely.
Thanks so much for your time. Please forgive my
terrible breach of faith. I hope you and yours are
well.
Sincerely,
Annie Haste
14611 Admiralty Way
Apt. A-203
Lynnwood, WA 98087
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