Mesa, Arizona
Haaken Jerome Foss, 78, of Mesa, AZ, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2007. He was born May 6, 1928 near Hatton, ND to Theodore and Olga Foss. He married Betty Mae Reynolds on September 2, 1950. They lived in Grand Forks, ND where Haaken worked and retired from AT&T and then moved to Mesa, AZ in 1988. They spent many happy years and made many new friends in Arizona. Betty passed away in 2002. On January 8, 2005 Haaken married Anita Ornes. Haaken will always be remembered for his willingness to help friends and family whenever needed. He will be deeply missed by those who loved and knew him. He is survived by his wife, Anita; his three children, Shelly (Larry) Buckmeir of Aberdeen, SD; Jeff (Beth) Foss of Newton, NC; Susan Grass of Fargo, ND; and his five grandchildren, Brian and Neil Buckmeier, Erin Grass, Matthew and Nicholas Foss; a great-granddaughter, Hailey Buckmeier; and a sister, Barb Wavra of East Grand Forks, MN. The memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. There will also be a memorial service held this summer in Grand Forks, ND with burial near Hatton, ND. Sign the Guest Book at eastvalleytribnune.com
This obituary was originally published in the East Valley Tribune.
we have so many good memories of Haaken. We moved into Pueblo Grande about 2003 and enjoyed meeting Haaken. We worked on many food committees with him, he knew just what to do and we were glad to have him as our advisor. It was wonderful when he married our dear friend Anita. They made a wonderful couple. He is missed and remembered lovingly.
Bob and Sharon Edmunds
Sharon Edmunds
March 08, 2021 | Sun Lakes, AZ | Friend
Anita and family,
What a shock it was to hear about Haaken. We are so sorry for all of you, you have our deepest sympathy.
We have been witness to the detemination and strong will you both have had to make the best of several difficult situations. I just hope that if that time comes for us we can be as positive and determined as both of you.
Please remember we are here for you.
Bob and Sharon Edmunds
March 16, 2007 | Mesa, AZ
Hello Anita and family, We were so sorry to hear about Haaken's death.
Kjellson's e-mailed us. We'll be thinking of you so much and look forward to seeing you when we all get back to Watertown.
Lynn & Grace Hedin
March 14, 2007 | Lake Havasu City&Watertown, AZ
