JOHN-HAAKER-Obituary

JOHN WILLIAM "BILL" HAAKER

Ontario, California

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of Covina, California, passed away at the age of 59, Friday, December 17, 2010, at Haaker Equipment Company in La Verne, California. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on October 21, 1951, to John and Esther Haaker. He established himself at an early age, helping his father start and build...

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Cindy,
Rick & I were absolutely stunned at the news of Bill's death. Our memories of Bill on the beaches of Hawaii in the 80s will forever be treasured. He spoke so lovingly of his family, whom he missed tremendously on those trips with Elgin Sweeper Co. I so enjoyed his sense of humor and his love of life was obvious. His absence in the industry will be felt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Rick & Donna

Dear dear Cindy,
I am sending you and your family my sympathy, and wishing you courage in the wake of Bill's passing. I was stunned to hear he was gone. My thoughts are with you, and have been since I heard the news from my dad. Bill lived two lives in one, didn't he? I remember him so well when we grew up. Our families (Bips and Haaks) spent many holidays and fun times together. I'll never forget Easter Day in the desert, shooting clay pigeons, with Esther's ornate silver...