Miss Wunderlich attended elementary school in Houston, and graduated from Stephen F. Austin Senior High School in Houston. In 1943, she entered the University of Texas to pursue studies in pre-medicine. She lived in the all girls freshmen dorm, Littlefield. Her daughter and granddaughter followed in her footsteps and stayed at Littlefield as well! During her tenure at the University of Texas, she developed a high respect and admiration for the university and everything that it stood for. She recognized that the university provided an opportunity for many young Texans to gain an education. She noted that many of these graduates became successful contributing members of society. While she was attending class in Austin, Miss Wunderlich formed a special affection for the University of Texas football team. She was an active and dedicated fan, and followed the success of the “Horns” all her life. In fact, she loved anything and everything about the University of Texas.
In 1945, Miss Beulah Mae Wunderlich married Edward Haraldson. As was common during this time, after her marriage, Beulah Mae left the university of Texas to start a family. Edward Haraldson proudly served in the army during World War II. Edward and Beulah Mae had two children.
Ms. Haraldson always aimed high. One of her goals in life was to retire from full-time employment by the age of 40. She accomplished this goal with her entrepreneurial spirit and interest in real estate. She managed to save her money and invested it in rental houses in the Houston area. Through her hard work and personal attention to details, she created a large fortune in real estate. She was always more than willing to share the lessons of her success with her family, friends, and anyone else who was fortunate enough to cross her path.
Throughout her life, Ms. Haraldson strived to help others and to empower them to succeed, even under difficult circumstances. She understood the importance of saving, regardless of the level of one’s income. She did not believe in hand-outs alone. She always sought to help others by teaching them how to become self-sufficient. She deeply believed that all people, regardless of their background and their life circumstances, should have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential.
