Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1914
DIED
2014
FUNERAL HOME
Josephine Haas Obituary
July 5, 1914 - June 14, 2014
In her 100th year, Josephine Elizabeth Baum Haas passed away peacefully on June 14, 2014 at her home Middlefield Farm in Novato. Jody was born in 1914 in Kaw City, Oklahoma, the youngest of 5 siblings. In 1944, she was transferred from St. Louis to San Francisco to be the personnel director of the 4th Army Airfield. She met and married Peter E. Haas, Sr. in 1945. Together they had three children, Peter Edgar Haas, Jr., Michael Stern Haas, and Margaret Elizabeth Haas. She was involved in various activities in San Francisco, such as a docent for the SF Fine Arts Museums, and worked tirelessly for the San Francisco Chapter of Aid To Retarded Citizens. In 1960, she and her husband bought Middlefield Farm in Novato. It was in her mid-fifties, with one horse and one trainer, that she started the enterprise that would become Middlefield Morgans. It was dedicated to breeding, showing, and promoting America's breed, the Morgan Horse. Thirty years later, she became so successful, that she was known to have the finest string of Morgans on the West Coast. In 1995, she was inducted into the Morgan Horse Hall of Fame in Vermont.She supported a number of charitable causes including several major new facilities at the Novato Community Hospital, Cutaneous Lymphoma Research at Stanford, her grand children's schools and the Novato Youth Center.
Throughout her life she showed remarkable pioneering spirit, the will to overcome and a strong devoted support to her family. She was always a lady and maintained her sense of humor to the very end.
She is survived by two of her children Peter (Ginnie), and Margaret "Peggy" Haas; four grandchildren, Jennifer(Christian), Dan, Bradley(Kira),and Nicholas Haas, as well as five great-grandchildren, Maya and Tobin Haas -Dehejia, Lilly Hill and Preston and Alaina Haas . She was predeceased by her son Michael Stern Haas and her daughter-in-law Joanne C Haas.
Funeral services will be private. There will be a celebration of her life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial donations to:
The Arc San Francisco, 1500 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.
Please specify that your gift is in Memory of Josephine B. Haas for Marin Services. www.givearcsf.org
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Haas
Leigh Anne Gray
July 17, 2014
May a star burn bright for the Haas family
Tracey Hamilton
July 14, 2014
I have very fond memories of Jody from my days showing Morgan horses in the 1970's and 1980's. She was a lovely and generous woman. She will be missed. My condolences to the Peter Jr. and Peggy.
July 8, 2014
My deepest sympathies to the Haas family. I'm so sorry for your loss. What an extraordinary lady. May our kind and loving Father in Heaven heal your broken hearts as time passes and may the memories of your loved one be a source of comfort. (Psalm 147:3)
Peaches Sea
June 30, 2014
Jody was a gracious, kind person. John and I had the pleasure of riding with her and Peter when we lived in Indian Valley during the early 70's. We won't forget those care free days. Our deepest sympathy to her family and friends
Peaches and John Sea
Graeagle, Ca.
Leslie Scollin Dawley
June 25, 2014
Dear Peggy, Peter & all the Family, I have such wonderful memories of your Mom during our years of growing up. I can remember the day's of watching & admiring all the Morgans & of course her having a grand time. Our Mothers go back a long time & now they are playing again. They will never be far from my heart. The memories will live on forever. With Love thoughts & prayers to u all. I will miss this women Mrs Haas. (I will never forget the day she gave me permission to call her Jody :) )
Dick Weir
June 23, 2014
Pete
A rich, full life and a loving family. Pretty much says it all, but still hard to let go. Our condolences,
Dick & Suzanne Weir
Ray Fry
June 23, 2014
Pete,
I'm very sorry to hear about your loss.
Best Regards,
Ray Fry
Jim Chriss
June 23, 2014
A long and fruitful life to celebrate. What a joy to have had this lady for a century.
IVA IVA
June 21, 2014
Mrs. Hass will be missed in her neighborhood of Indian Valley where she also gave so much. Indian Valley Neighborhood Association
Joe & Diane Kostka
June 20, 2014
We never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Haas but have heard so much about her over the years. She was obviously a remarkable lady and will be missed by everyone she touched.
Kim Viker
June 19, 2014
I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Haas, but grew up admiring the photos of her wonderful Morgan horses in the Morgan horse magazine. Thank-you Mrs. Haas for your support of the Morgan horse breed over the years. May God above bless and keep your family.
Kim Viker, Lanesboro, Minnesota
Sherry Cole
June 18, 2014
A great lady and wonderful supporter of the Morgan Horse. Thank you for your many contributions and wonderful horse you bred. Sherry Cole, Sheridan, IN.
June 18, 2014
Yes, a true lady and supporter of a quite rural lifestyle
Showing 1 - 13 of 13 results
Make a Donation
in Josephine Haas's name
Memorial Events
for Josephine Haas
Funeral services provided by:
CLOSED-Keaton's Redwood Chapel of Marin1801 Novato Blvd, Novato, CA 94947-2907
How to support Josephine's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Josephine Haas's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
