CELIA M. HALAS
From the days of being an adventurous young woman who
left home at age 13, supporting herself throughout high
school, art school and college, to the 86 year old dearly loved
senior citizen, Dr. Celia Halas contributed her creativity,
leadership and wisdom. Celia was born in Lenox, Iowa on
October 6, 1922 and passed away September 14, 2009. She
is survived by her children, Mary, Tony, and Therese, and
their spouses; Ray, Laura, and Tom; and her grandchildren,
Carolyn and her husband Scott, Michael, Jack, Christian, and
by her extended family.
Celia and Mike Halas, her husband of 62 years, moved to
Phoenix in 1949 after their graduation from Marquette
University. Initially Celia was a traditional wife and mother,
raising her children and actively volunteering in community
service. She helped to create the Women
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