- Date Of Birth: March 20, 1927
- Date Of Death: June 13, 2020
- State: Illinois
Harriet Jean Maddock, 93, of Washington, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020, at The Davis Community in Wilmington, NC.
Surviving are her children, John (Priscilla) Maddock of Amherst, NY, Mary (Edwin McCabe) Maddock of Wilmington, NC, Jim (Lori) Maddock, Jean (Lance) Maddock-Escue both of Washington, and David (Becky) Maddock of Germantown Hills. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Caitlin (Brock) Bahr, Grant (Tara) Escue, Carly Maddock, Mackenzie (Mike) Giancarlo, Cody (Megan Hand) Maddock, Mikaela (Justin Grau) Maddock, Marshall Escue, Michelle Escue, Bryson Maddock, and Victoria Maddock; great-grandchildren, Carter Bahr, Madison Hussey, Casey Bahr, and baby Giancarlo. Further surviving are her siblings Margaret (Charles) Tietjen and Charles (Marilyn) Laird; and many nieces and nephews.
Harriet attended the University of Missouri-Columbia. After graduating in 1948 with a BS degree in Education, she moved to Chicago and was employed at 5th Army Headquarters where she met the love of her life. They moved to Washington in 1954, where they raised their family.
She volunteered as a WRA Tennis instructor, a Girl Scout Leader, and at the Washington District Library. She served on the District 52 School Board. She enjoyed traveling, playing Duplicate Bridge, Rummy, golf and tennis.
She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan and attended games at all three stadiums – Sportsman’s Park, old Busch Stadium, and new Busch Stadium. As a high school student in Webster Groves, MO she rode the trolley car from Webster Groves to Sportsman’s Park to watch Cardinal players like Walker and Mort Cooper and Harry Brecheen.
Harriet enjoyed attending her children’s and grandchildren’s activities, including sports and performing arts. She was a faithful wife, devoted mother, supportive grandmother, and loyal friend. She frequently advised her children to “always keep moving.”
The ball fields in Heaven, God made for you to attend.
Our paths will come together, and someday we will meet again.
We love you and will miss your presence, wit, and wisdom.
