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1933
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2016
Arlen Haffner Obituary
Sept. 14, 1933 - Dec. 15, 2016
Resident of Santa Cruz
Arlen Eugene Haffner passed away surrounded by family.
Arlen was born in Fort Wayne, IN and graduated from CCHS. He attended Notre Dame and The American Academy of Dramatic Arts before being drafted into the Army. He married Ellen Harmas, they were together 29 years. He dealt in Real Estate, was a creative entrepreneur and enjoyed redwoods. Hobbies included stamps, coins, fishing, writing poetry, inventing and beach picnics.
Lovingly remembered by his 4 daughters Katherine Haffner-Zoccatelli of Verona, Italy, Victoria Vandersteen(David)of Eden Prairie, MN, Cynthia Lapp(Dave)of Sandy Hook, CT and Christy Fung(Jason)of Menlo Park, CA and his 11 grandkids whom he encouraged to follow their dreams. Survived by half-brothers Herman and Rick and half-sister Connie McFarland.
Predeacesed by Claudio, Patty and George.
Private celebration held at beach with Inernment at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto.
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mike collier
January 18, 2017
You were my best friend for many years...You made an unusual and colorful impact on a very many lives. You helped out many many people in dire circumstances. You have an umusually big heart my friend, and were always always a very attentive and compassionate listner. Impossible for all but God to judge us, but I have a feelng your journey toward loving compassion has just begun. You helped a lot of people without telling anybody about them, but of course God never forgets. I am looking forward to seeing you again someday relatively soon, buddy, and am fascinated to see what you have discovered and learned. Keep asking God for truth and humility and love, and you will find it all and more...see you soon !
Kathy
January 18, 2017
Love you dad! Miss you!
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