Julia Ann (Moore) Haselrig

Julia Ann Moore Haselrig passed away peacefully in her home on June 26, 2023. She was born on April 10, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late John A. Moore and Juliett Seaborn Moore. Julia, whom everyone affectionately called Julia Ann was the youngest of 4 children. Julia was proceeded in death by her sister Ethel Stewart, and brother James Moore. Julia Ann accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a lifelong member of Bethany Baptist Church. She was also a longtime member of the Bethany Choir. As a young woman Julia was a majorette with the local Elks marching band; high-stepping all over Pittsburgh and beyond - winning many competitions. She was a graduate of Westinghouse High School and attended St. Francis Hospital Nursing School. In 1955, she married the love of her life, Earl Robert Haselrig Sr. in the Old Bethany Baptist Church located across the street from the new facility. Together, they very lovingly raised 5 children. Her husband, whom everyone called, Bobby, was a career Marine and as such, the family traveled the length and breadth of the United States for over 20 years before settling in Pittsburgh. Julia Ann spent her life tending to the needs of her family and loved ones, always putting others first. She was a caregiver for relatives who could no longer care for themselves, taking them into her home. She was the go-to babysitter of many nieces, nephews, and young cousins. She was the number one fan of her children and attended every event. No one cared more, advocated more, or cheered harder for those she loved than Julia Ann. Julia was well-informed and interested in local and world events, news, and politics. She was very opinionated with a strong sense of justice. She was not a great athlete. But she did learn to swim in her seventies with her sister, Marion, and friend Grace Brown; swimming laps in an Olympic-sized pool, even learning to do back flip turns! She loved rollercoasters, travel, and adventure but was equally content just sitting at home. She lived a full, active life. She was a Pittsburgher at heart and a fan of the black and gold. Some might say frightfully so! Above all else, she was a Christian. She taught by example what it means to be a Christian. She was generous, and oh, so kind to everyone; she was funny, she was caring, she was sweet, she loved sweets; she was empathetic, a great listener, she always had time to talk and she could talk … and talk. She could tell the same stories over and over and over with the same enthusiasm. And this had nothing to do with memory loss, but rather just her love of the old stories. They were a part of her. And they were a reminder of the people she loved throughout her life; people she never forgot. She leaves to cherish her memory her sister Marion Adams, her children Jennifer Haselrig-Kever, Earl Robert Jr., Michael (Stephanie), John (Carmen), Kenneth (Celine); 17 Grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. We will miss her dearly and yet we rejoice all the more; knowing she is home at last.

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