Victor Ernest Hauser's Obituary
VICTOR ERNEST HAUSER January 2, 1927 to February 21, 2014Victor went peacefully in his sleep at the age of 87 with family nearby.Birth son of Ernest Hauser and Gladys Maldonado. Attentive foster son of Sadie and Eddie Hartwick, and nephew of Laura. Caring brother of Rudy and “Chief.” Beloved father of Steven, David (who preceded his father in 1989), Marcus, John and Debra. Loyal husband to Thelma for 25 years. Devoted husband of Eva for 36 years until her passing in 2013. Much loved as a special friend to Eva’s son Bruce Blackfield and his wife Lanny. One in a large circle of friends and extended family.Victor was born in Oakland and raised there by caring foster parents. Baptized a Christian, he attended Catholic schools, served as an altar boy and attended weekly mass throughout his life. Work as a professional sign painter – one of his first jobs out of school – served to showcase his beautiful handwriting and artistic instinct that, while never fully explored, always shone through in whatever he did.A US Navy veteran who served his country in World War II, Vic married Thelma Lawrence in 1950 and on a milkman’s salary raised five children in the suburb of San Leandro. He understood his responsibility as a parent was priority, and the household never went without. Vic’s work ethic ensured the family had food on the table, bicycles waiting in the garage, and gifts under the Christmas tree. His devotion to family made a small house on Wiley Street a home.In Eva Weisner, Vic found not only his perfect match, but a second chance at happiness, best friend, companion, and the love of his life. They married in 1977 and were from that time forward never apart. The two welcomed family and friends into their Hayward home throughout the years for holiday dinners, birthday celebrations and other social gatherings. Home entertaining being Eva’s forte, get-togethers there extended well into their retirement years and included her many grandchildren who Vic adopted as his own.Vic will be remembered as easy going and hard-working. His many and varied home improvement and gardening projects over the years were of the highest professional quality without the benefit of training. A consummate jokester who never went without his daily coffee, he was also an accomplished bowler in his early years and excelled at the game of golf as a source of recreation and social activity later in life. Vic enjoyed bridge and other card games, attending live theatre and movies, travel with Eva throughout the U.S., weekend getaways, and using the computer to stay in touch with family and friends. He never missed an episode of Jeopardy.In a world where so many can but don’t, where countless should have but didn’t, Vic was a father who took care of his family through thick and thin, happiness and adversity – loving each of his children along the way through to the end. He will be remembered with respect for the loving treatment shown to Thelma and Eva throughout their lives and, in particular, acts of caring and kindness conveyed during their recent illnesses. He will be recalled with fondness as his family looks back at what was a rich, long and love-filled life. Above all else, Victor Hauser will be remembered as a devoted and beloved father and husband, now resting peacefully in the hands of God.In accordance with his wishes, there will be no service. Victor’s cremated remains will rest at Chapel of the Chimes in Hayward next to Eva. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity about which you care most in the name of Victor Hauser.
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