Orson Hager Obituary (2012)

Orson (Hap) Mathews Hager "Last Flight" Orson Mathews Hager, 95, died June 17th at the Beehive Home, Tooele, Utah. Orson was born March 29, 1917 in Hawthorne, California to Ralph B. Hager and Louia Mathews Hager. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in January 1941 and became a Veteran of World War II. He retired from the Tooele Army Depot in June 1973 after 28 years of working there. One of his loves was flying, he would rather fly than eat. After retirement he and Mom loved traveling for the next 28 years, making many friends. He married Elaine Louise Simon (deceased) Oct 25, 1947. Their posterity included Elaine (Jack deceased) Bernien, Charles (Kaye) Townsend, Michael Hager (deceased), Katherine (Michael) Gajda, Ralph (Jody) Hager, Travis (Jean) Hager, Kevin (deceased) Hager, 22 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 11:30AM at the Grantsville City Cemetery. A Viewing will be held from 10:00-11:00AM prior to the service at Tate Mortuary. ï¿½ To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Orson Hager please visit our Sympathy Store.