Marci Paula Hata Obituary (2025)

Our Mom, Marci Paula Hata, entered into the healing hands of Jesus on Saturday, May 24, 2025. She was born to her parents, Raymond and Hilde Sutton. She was raised in Wapato, along with her sisters, Nancy and Lori. The family attended Wapato Community Presbyterian Church and were educated in the Wapato public schools. In high school, she developed a love for sports, especially tennis. She was even introduced to a young man, named Glenn Hata, who became her sweetheart. After high school, she was accepted into Washington State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical education. On July 13,1947, Marci and Glenn were married in Wapato and began their 47 years together on the Hata farm. On the farm she was happy doing payroll, driving tractor and raising their three kids, Aimee, Julie, and Greg. She became very involved with her children's various activities. She always was willing to chaperone, coach, or keep scorebooks for any volleyball, basketball, or baseball game. Events kept mom busy. When it was possible, she and dad would attend as many games, matches, performances, and birthdays their kids had. Her absolute favorite thing to do was plan all the many family vacations to Disney. Even when her mobility became hindered, she still found a way to make it around all four Disney World parks. Mom was outspoken, had an opinion on everything, passionate about her politics, loved her family, especially her grandsons, and her Lord Jesus Christ. She was a long-time member of Grace Bible Church and Ahtanum Pioneer Church. She is survived by her daughter, Aimee and husband Sean, and son, Gabriel, her daughter, Julie and her son, Greg and wife Emily. She is also survived by her sisters, Nancy and Lori. She is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn, her parents, and grandson, Levi. "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." John 14:6 A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 1:00pm, at Tahoma Cemetery. Shaw & Sons Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.shawandsons.com.