Ernestine Marie Haller

Our Mother was born Ernestine Marie Schnieber in Inavale, Nebraska. Her parents were Charles and Grace. When she was a young girl, she used to think the big celebration each year was for her birthday, but later found out it also was George Washington's birthday. Mother was the oldest of 4 siblings. Her two brothers are Kenny and Glenn. Her sister is Amy Skinner. Kenny lives in El Paso, while Glenn and Amy live in Nebraska. Mother was always a hard worker. When a teenager, she would wake before it was light. She prepared salad packages for her father, which she delivered to his store. She graduated from high school in Nebraska and soon married our father, Lou Fetters. She worked for our Father for 20 years, in his business, that at its height had 3 offices covering 3 states. During this time, she ran the household and raised her 3 children. Of her 2 sons Russell was the oldest (now deceased). Joe was born next. Her only daughter Lou Anne is the youngest. Joe currently lives in Albuquerque, and Lou Anne in El Paso. While working for our Dad, she went back to college for 2 years while we were in high school. Mother has 5 grandchildren. Her son Joe has 3 boys, Joseph Jr., Brandon and Chris. Her daughter Lou Anne has 2 boys, Jonathan and Stephen. Our Mother has 4 great grandchildren. While we were growing up, she took my brothers to guitar lessons and myself to dance lessons. She joined the booster club and supported our school activities. All 3 of us kids attended Eastwood High School and UTEP in El Paso. She was always physically active. She even used to race go-carts, when she was younger, at their Albuquerque racetrack. She was married many years to our Dad. She later wed Ed Haller. He was a well-known high school basketball coach. They both retired and lived full time in Timberon. They enjoyed the beautiful views, the quiet, and the golfing. Mother was the first woman elected to the Board of Directors in Timberon. Later when she was widowed, she remained independent and continued to stay in her favorite place, the mountains. She had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening. She could grow tomato plants from seeds. Mother was an excellent cook. Even when she was older, she always insisted on cooking for us when we visited. It was a tradition to visit Mom in Timberon for Thanksgiving. And even though she was in the hospital this last Thanksgiving, we all got together; not knowing it would be our last holiday. We will remember he with love in our hearts. And an unending gratitude for all she has done and sacrificed for us. Mother, we love you now and always. PDF Printable Version