Her sister, Kelli Haggard Patterson, tells the news outlet that Dana's husband, Terry Lemons, left for work on Tuesday morning while she was still sleeping and found her in the same spot later that day. Merle Haggard had 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren,as of 2009. The memories were too vivid, too painful. Lillian Haggard Rea and her nephew Jim Haggard at their family boxcar at Kern Pioneer Village on Sunday. Sign Up. She also used to be a backup singer of the Strangers, Haggards backing band for several years. or. My brother (Lowell) brought home a buddy from the service and the two fashioned a boudoir out of a utility shed.". Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Kelli Haggard Patterson. My first guitar came from Merle it was a Martin Triple O, 45-D Jimmie Rodgers style. He said, 'How can you live in Bakersfield and not know?'". Here you'll find all collections you've created before. The photo above shows Haggard with his youngest children, Ben and Jenessa, when they were young. Partly cloudy skies. He was an active musician until his death in 2016 at the age of 79. 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Merle Haggard, the legendary country singer, left behind a large family. From left, Bakersfield Mayor Karen Goh, Kern County Museum Foundation chairman Joe Hughes, restoration benefactor Cynthia Lake, and Lillian Haggard Rea. Find where to watch Kelli Haggard Patterson's latest movies and tv shows Dana Haggard, eldest daughter of the late country legend Merle Haggard, has died, family members confirmed Wednesday. Though her brother, Ben, revealed that Dana was experiencing heartache upon the second anniversary of their fathers death. "I saw it in 1962 (for the first time), when it still looked something like a boxcar," he said. "He knew it was about him dying, about saying goodbye to the boxcar and saying goodbye to everything.". The house is for sale again. They started out with what Merle liked to smoke. This is like having a limb removed, she said. Merle Haggard's daughter Kelli Haggard and his sister, Lillian Haggard Rea, share a moment outside the Haggard family boxcar home at Kern Pioneer Village on Sunday. If this boxcar could tell the stories that have bounced off its walls, it would make a great novel.. "It was nice. The. Fans read the plaque about Merle Haggard outside his family home at Kern Pioneer Village. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Add that to the 2,000-plus who showed up for the museum's inaugural Boxcar Festival plus the thousands who attended a tribute concert in Nashville on Thursday and this was quite a birthday week for Haggard, who would have been 80 on April 6, the date also marking the first anniversary of his death. At the time that Marty Haggard was born, his father, Merle Haggard, was serving time in San Quentin State Prison. Joe Hughes, chairman of the foundation that runs the nonprofit museum, said fans deserve a Haggard landmark they can visit, offering as an example the case of his own father, a big country music fan from the Bay Area. A post shared by @realcountrymusicpage on Apr 11, 2018 at 1:39pm PDT. Kelly Patterson 's birthday is 11/01/1961 and is 61 years old. Lane and Haggard were still together when he passed away on his 79th birthday after a long series of health struggles. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Kelly Haggard. Low 41F. He joined Queen City News in June 2021 after returning home to the Carolinas. "But when God calls his children home, there's nothing we can do.". Aliases. AGE. At his fathers request, Haggard joined his road band, in which he sang harmony and played rhythm guitar. According to ZoomInfo records, Kelli Patterson's professional experience began in 2023. Sheriff Donny Youngblood also spoke, explaining the unlikely friendship between the lawman and the ex-con. I know she's hugging dad's arm again: I'll miss you sister.. According to Northern Express, Scott is the son of Lanorah Margaret Bowden and Merle Haggard. According to Bakersfield.com, Dana Haggard's family believes she died in her sleep, either on Monday night (April 9) or Tuesday morning. Elderly Lady Celebrates 100th Birthday by Walking Down the Aisle with a 13-Years-Younger Boyfriend, Blake Lively Shows Post-baby Belly after 4th Birth She & Husband Ryan Apologized for Their Wedding 3 Years Ago, Does Phil Dunster Have a Wife? He also plays tributes about his dad. He told Strong to go get a guitar and meet them at the room. Who knows?. Their relationship was off-and-on, but Scott has said that a DNA test confirmed his paternity. "I remember it was a happy time," she said of her family's life there. Haggard said that at first he didnt understand why someone younger wanted to be with him, The Boot reported. But then he was injured in a car accident and suffered severe memory loss, requiring four years of recovery. In the 1970s, Marty had a small part in a TV movie and stopped to pick up a hitchhiker. Dana was born in 1957. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. And Haggard said: Get the f**** out of here! Sisters Glenda Rankin and Di Sharman, in the red blouses, spearheaded the effort to move Merle Haggards boyhood home to Kern Pioneer Village. In 1985, Marty pursued a solo career. Dana was the first of four children for Merle Haggard and his first wife, Leona Hobbs. In 1973, Haggard and his family posed in front of the homes stone fireplace for the cover of his 18th studio album, Merle Haggards Christmas Present.. Resides in Round Rock, TX. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Noel Haggard was born to Merle and his first wife, Leona. He started his acting career during his teens. Look inside the Andy Griffith Show Stars Life, Who Raised Will Reeve? Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. At 57, Haggard has a lot of life ahead of her, a sobering realization she has come to in the last year of quiet often lonely reflection on the ranch. Merles sons continue to pass along the legacy of their fathers music while also forging their own path in the country music industry. Patterson extended an open invitation to all family and friends. It Sure Was Good. Though she did not follow her fathers and siblings musical footsteps since she has been to culinary school, she handled most of Merles business. Dana then went on to perform solo. When she was born, he was in jail for car theft,Rolling Stone reported. Members of the family have shared that she died a natural death. Most of them are even following their fathers musical footsteps. 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She spent her early years touring with her brother Marty for the short-lived Marty and Dana and the Driftwood Band. He had a recurring role in the CBS drama The Fitzpatricks, and a bit part in a TV movie starring Henry Fonda. 75 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. He was taken to jail, escaped, and was caught later at his brothers house. However, there has been a delay in pursuing his dream of becoming a country music singer. You have permission to edit this collection. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Kelli Redford (Haggard) See Photos. Thank you for reading! Did you know that they are as musically talented as their father? "Dana was my best friend and we talked several times a. Concert dates for Ben Haggard can be found above. She considered Dana to be her best friend. Ben recalled his father telling him, Youd be an idiot not to take my guitar and my bus, not to sing my songs for as long as you can Go out there and play until theres nobody to play to., A post shared by North Dakota State Fair (@ndstatefair) on Nov 22, 2017 at 11:20am PST. Merle Haggards daughter Kelli Haggard and his sister, Lillian Haggard Rea, outside the boxcar home at Kern County Pioneer Village on Sunday. That year, he made the first major purchase of his career, buying a new five-bedroom,ranch-style home just a few doors down from the Bakersfield Country Club in Bakersfield, CA. Learn More{{/message}}, KiKi Layne Bio, Age, Height, Oscars, Native Son, Movies, Kathy Castor Biography, Age, Net worth, Congress, Political positions, Campaigns, Your email address will not be published. Haggard and Lanes first meeting had some drama around it,reported The Boot. She considered Dana to be her best friend. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. The most successful among was Trains Make Me Lonesome. The song peaked at No. A wounded Haggard drove for 15 miles before spotting a 13-year-old girl who called an ambulance for him. In 1968, Haggard had another child named Scott Haggard. I started messing with music when I was 13, Noel revealed. He wanted me to quit playing his!. She graduated from Keene State College. There will always be a connection with his home, with Bakersfield, Mrs. Haggard said. See Photos. Lived In Clayton CA, Stockton CA, San Luis Obispo CA, Tulare CA. Since then Kelli has changed 2 companies and 2 roles. It was like a family reunion Sunday at Kern Pioneer Village as the Haggard family came together to celebrate the restoration of the boxcar home built by James and Flossie Haggard. Ben Haggard is the second child of Merle with Lane, and of course, hes into music too. Much of the interior remains largely originalwood paneling, popcorn ceilings, and all. In 2016, Jenessa and her husband, Brian Bennett, worked with the Colorado Weed Co. to dedicate a number of strains to her father. It was a big move up for the 32-year-old, who grew up in a converted boxcar in the impoverished neighborhood of Oildale, committing a string of increasingly serious crimes as a young man. 75 on country charts. {{#message}}{{{message}}}{{/message}}{{^message}}Your submission failed. Expect him to start adding original material into his set, which currently consists of his dads songs and a handful of classic country covers. Currently, Kelli Patterson works as a Administrative Officer I at State of Alaska. That backstory alone makes Ben the most visible Haggard heir. Haggard toured with his sister in the Driftwood Band for three years. He died of double pneumonia, his manager shared. 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