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Lorraine Frances Haag
Age 93, long time resident of Palo Alto, died peacefully on November 1, 2010. Lorraine was an inspiring woman who enchanted all who knew her with her sparkling wit and wisdom.
Born in Roseville, California on March 15, 1917, Lorraine "Skippy" Jacobsen grew up in Redwood City. She graduated Sequoia High School 1935 where she excelled in athletics and starred in Otis Carrington musicals. At San Jose State University she was a member of Orchesis, a modern dance troupe, and graduated with a BA in 1940. In 1942 she married the love of her life, Russell I. Haag, and began a 22 year adventure as a Navy wife. In later years she traveled extensively with Russell throughout the world making lasting friendships wherever they went.
She dedicated her life to being a supportive partner to her husband of 57 years, a Mom to Carrol Reid, Sharon Haag, Lesley Haag and John Haag, grandmother to Sherri Gazay, Scott Brink, Lisa Reid, Ryan Brink, Josh Reid, Gilee Corral, Michael Reid, Drew Blaikie, and great-grandson Chase Brink. She was the family historian and bookmaker. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1295 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto.
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David Gazay
December 27, 2010
What a true blessing to have gotten the privilege to have known you! You meant so much to my wife, Sherri & I. Your kindness & Love have touched us beyond words! Our time with you was way too short. But every second spent with you (Lorraine) filled us with a new purpose on how we ought to mold ourselves to be like you.
Passionate,& Strong, Loving & kind.
A beliver in God & Christ, & His kingdom.
Your passion for your families history, & to be able to share that with us all, is truly a gift beyond measure!
We WILL be together again!!!
We Love you Grandma!
Love, David
Susan Walton
November 11, 2010
love you all
Susan Walton
November 11, 2010
I didn't know Lorraine but she sure has a neat family. Carrol your my unit partner and I'm thinking of all of you today.
love
Pam Pena
November 7, 2010
Haag Family, I have fond memories as a child of dinners at your house. Lasagna, we always had so much fun and enjoyed you all and your mom and dad. A large family and a mother full of love what a blessing. Fondly, Pam Pena (Hauser)
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