"On a cold and raw November morning in 1933, Aleta Ann Moseley came into this world near Ridgway MT, the first of 2 daughters born to Claude and Gladys Moseley. Gladys was alone while Claude was away driving livestock to Belle Fourche; her  sister Lahoma had to ride a green-broke bronc to reach her, then rode another 5 miles in the snow and cold to get help."  These are the words that Ann — a connoisseur of obituaries — had immediately ready when asked what she wanted in her own obit.

Some of Ann's early memories include growing up on her family's ranch near Baker, shadowing her dad, helping on the ranch, and riding her first pony, Molly. Her love of animals became a huge part of her life, with a special passion for Manx cats, Norwegian elkhounds, and corgis.

She attended MSU/Bozeman, where she met Henry (Hank) Haagenstad, whom she later married in 1951. At the age of 18 she was briefly drawn into a substitute teaching position at a country school, her first taste of teaching that eventually grew into a teaching career for much of her life.

She and Hank settled in Belfry, MT for a few years where their daughters Cathy and Kerry were born. In 1958 they moved to Red Lodge, where Hank began a long high school teaching career; after the girls started school, she began teaching in Luther and Boyd, both country schools. She completed her teaching degree by commuting to MSU/Billings. Some of Ann and Hank's fondest memories and lifelong friendships were in Carbon county, where they lived for 23 years. They later moved to Medicine Lake, where she began teaching in Brockton. While there, she earned her Master's degree in Special Ed and School Admin at UofM Missoula. After Hank retired they lived in Colstrip where she finished her career working in school administration and for the Office of Public Instruction. When she retired in 1991, they moved to Clancy to be closer to their daughter Kerry (Karen) and grandson Ben Dunham. She and Hank enjoyed their retired years living in the country, surrounded by wildlife and a wide menagerie of pets. Each of them again made lasting friendships in the Helena area. She had a passion for quilting, making over 300 quilts for family, friends, and numerous charities. After Hank passed away in 2017, Ann continued to be engaged with numerous charities in the area, including Mother to Mother and Family Promise. She was known for her unique wit, generosity, and compassion for underdogs — traits she and her husband shared.

Although the last two years of her life were ones of gradually failing health, Ann tenaciously managed to reach 90 while remaining in her own home, kept company by caregivers and her two corgis. Even when it became apparent she wouldn't return home from her final hospital stay, she left this world on her own terms. Lucid to the very end, her last words were, "I'm ready — let's get this show on the road." She was surrounded by family when she took her last breath May 1st.

Ann is survived by her daughter Cathy Stevens, grandchildren Andy, Gretchen and Lauren, great grandchildren Emily and Kara; daughter Karen "Kerry" Buffington and grandson Ben Dunham; niece Dawn (Dietz) Lee and family; nephew Dennis Dietz and family; chosen family Glenn and Sue Garrison and family; and numerous relatives living in several western states. Her life was spent doing things her way, with tenacity, grit, enjoyment of friendships across the state, hands kept busy with crafting, and always her fondness for animals. We imagine she is now again riding her beloved pony Molly among the gentle pastures and infinite meadows of heaven,  reunited with her friends and family that have gone before her. Love and miss you dearly, Mother Lou.

Simple Cremation Montana assisted the family.