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2013
Evelyn Haas Obituary
Evelyn M. Haas, age 88, of Colby, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the Golden Living Center-Continental Manor, Abbotsford. Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Zion Lutheran Church in Colby. Rev. Mark Neumann will officiate. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until the time of service at the church in Colby. Burial will follow the service at Colby Memorial Cemetery.
Evelyn was born June 18, 1924 to Sherman and Trena (Arneson) Harrop in Abbotsford. She attended Rosedale grade school and graduated from Abbotsford High School. Evelyn and Elmer Haas were joined in marriage on June 18, 1944 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They owned and operated a farm outside of Colby until retirement.
Evelyn was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Colby. She was a member of the sewing circle, a volunteer coordinator for Bethesda, Farmer's Union youth leader. Evelyn also participated in AAL fraternal activities and was a member of LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League) at Zion. Evelyn enjoyed gardening, growing flowers, crafts, sewing, watching birds, and playing music.
Evelyn is survived by her children: James (Linda) Haas of Middleton, Mary Lou (Philip) Dzick of Madison, Linda (James) Blain of Grand Rapids, MI, and Dean (Leah) Haas of Colby. She is further survived by five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-laws
Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Elmer, her grandson, Grant Haas, her brothers, Claire Harrop and John "Jack" Harrop, and her sister, Doris Weitzman.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Zion Lutheran Church
The Maurina Schilling Funeral Home of Colby is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Jim on behalf of the family
May 5, 2013
Thank you for your thoughts and your prayers. We do look forward to seeing her again one day.
Becky Brandenburg
May 1, 2013
Grandma,
I will always remember our trips from Colby to Madison when you'd sew me Barbie doll clothes. And I'll never forget how excited I got when you'd offer me gum from your purse.I look forward to seeing you in heaven.
With love,
Becky
chris brewer
April 27, 2013
We will miss you Evie!
Donna Klemke
April 24, 2013
With Deepest Sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow and always.
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Marlene/Don Kaiser
April 24, 2013
Evelyn always brought flowers from her garden when she made visits to friends in the Hospital and Nursing Home always a kind Lady, may you now know you have a special guardian angel watching over you. Rest In Peace lovely Lady.
Kathy Friday
April 24, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Bernice Roeder
April 24, 2013
Family of Evelyn Haas,
Your Mother was like a sister to me. She was my classmate at Rosedale school. My sympathy to each of you.
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