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Shirley Haas Obituary
Mrs. Haas was born on October 20, 1953 in Brockton, Massachusetts to her parents, Walter Clifford Haskins and Constance Carolyn Reid. She married Raymond Haas in 1990. The Haas' lived in Topeka where Raymond worked for the Topeka Fire Department and Shirley worked for The Department of Veterans Affairs. She retired in 2016 and dedicated her remaining time to her family, home and garden.
Mrs. Haas is survived by her husband, Raymond Haas of Topeka, Ks; her daughter Pamela Lutz of Topeka, Ks; her daughter Heather Lutz of Burlingame, Ks; her son and daughter-in-law , Jason and Jennifer Lutz of Holton, Ks; her step daughter Debra Striplin of Pittsburg, Ks and her sisters Sharon Lister, Sondra Hobbs and Deborah Hobbs. She was loved and will be greatly missed by 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her "Grammy" Gwen Reid, whom she had a very special relationship with.
The family will honor Mrs. Haas with a private burial at Mount Hope Cemetery at a later date.
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Deborah Hobbs
December 13, 2023
I miss my Sister Shirley so much!! I think about her all the time She had a lot of love for her family and all of her Grandchildren
RIP Shirley
Love your Sister Debbie
Deborah Hobbs
December 13, 2022
I miss you everyday my smart, caring and beautiful Sister Shirley. I can't believe it's been 5 years that you left us for heaven..it feels like yesterday Love and miss you,
Your Sister, Deborah
aka "Debbie" to you.
Sharon
June 16, 2022
Thinking and Missing you everyday
Deborah Hobbs
October 4, 2018
SHIRLEY " My Beautiful and caring Sister" you are in my thoughts everyday and I'm so grateful to of had you in my LIFE...you we were the Caretaker of our Family..you were always their to help anyone!!!! I Miss you so much!! I know I'll see you again someday....rest in eternal life with your husband Raymond..Mom, Grammy and all those with you in Heaven..Love you Forever!!!
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Jessica
December 26, 2017
my condolences. Shirley was a wonderful person. she has been missed since the day she left the HRC. my heart is breaking.
Nathan Mings
December 22, 2017
My deepest condolences to Shirley's family during this very sad time. I only worked with Shirley for about a year but found her to be a professional, ethical and moral person. She had a great sense of humor and always did what was right. I'm sure she will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Vickie Hasenkamp
December 22, 2017
Sorry for your loss. I worked with Shirley at HRC. She was liked and respected by many. She will be truly missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
December 21, 2017
Ray, sorry for your loss.
Neil Heimsoth
Cole Camp, Mo.
Loretta Brown
December 21, 2017
Health Resource Center, Waco, Texas you are missed. The family is in our prayers. Be Blessed. Praise the Lord. Thank you
Leslie Matthews
December 21, 2017
So sorry Jason , realized I wrote Justin in error and couldn't fix it . ❤
Tonya
December 20, 2017
What a woman Shirley was and there was never a dull moment. I will miss her greatly and am sad to not be able to join her anymore for a cold one at the 20's. I am grateful Shirley crossed my path in life, she taught me many things.
Leslie Matthews
December 20, 2017
So sorry , realized as soon as posted mistakenly wrote Justin for Jason and couldn't fix !
December 20, 2017
My condolences to all the Haas and Haskins Family. I had the pleasure of meeting Shirley in 2005, she was my first supervisor at the HRC, she was strict but she was good, sweet, kind, silly, funny and i too am going to miss the heck out of her. you know she took me to the emergency room and stayed there with me! Mrs Shirley A. Haas Rest in Peace and Thank you for being you. You will be missed
Leslie Matthews
December 20, 2017
You will always be a part of our hearts and wonderful memories ! May yu Rest In Peace with your mom, Grammy , my mom, aunt ginger , uncle frank, uncle smitty, uncle joe , mark , and Joey . Hoping your getting lots of hugs !! So sorry Raymond , Pam, Justin, Heather and all the grandchildren . She was a beautiful person !! With love !! Leslie, Bobby and family
Alisa Plenty Wolf
December 20, 2017
RIP Shirley Haas, my condolences to the family in this time of loss.
Ryan
December 20, 2017
Shirley will be missed by so many. She had an influence on so many lives. God bless the entire family and may she be celebrated this holiday season.
Sheila Morelock
December 20, 2017
Pam, I'm so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted in all your wonderful memories you and your mom shared.
Josey
December 20, 2017
TO THE ENTIRE HAAS FAMILY, Please accept my condolences and and words of comfort. When a loved one falls asleep in death the grief can be unbearable our Heavenly Father is there to comfort your family through this sorrowful time. Isaiah 51:12 " I am the one comforting you."
May the loving memories help your family through
Becky Medved
December 19, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Shirley was a special person and will be missed by many. RIP Shirley.
December 19, 2017
Sorry for your loss Ray. Brian Haugh, Ridgedale Mo.
Larry and Melissa Rogers
December 19, 2017
So sorry for your loss Raymond. Shirley was a great person who always made us smile. She will be missed by many.
Marlo Lloyd
December 19, 2017
My condolences to the family. I have been blessed to have know you Shirley and thank you for the laughs and lectures:) You will forever be missed. love always.
Bobby Freeman
December 19, 2017
Ray, I'm very sorry for your loss.
Lana Blankenship
December 19, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Haas family on your loss. I'm praying for God to embrace you all with a comfort only He can provide at this very difficult time. Shirley was a very special woman, she will never be forgotten and will be truly missed by so many. She will always hold a very special place in my heart.
Lana Blankenship
Connie Long
December 19, 2017
God Speed.
December 19, 2017
To the Haas family; My deepest condolences to you all in what I know is a very difficult time. I had the pleasure to work with Shirley for about 12yrs at the HRC here in Topeka. She was indeed a special lady and well respected. I pray that God will wrap his arms around all of you and bring you comfort during this difficult time. Shirley, my friend, you will be missed!
Annie Parvin
December 19, 2017
Shirley, you were such a joy to work with. You have been missed since the day you retired and will be missed even more now. To the family, I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 19, 2017
ray, very sorry for your loss thanking of and your family t.casebier
Sharon Lister
December 19, 2017
Words cannot say how much I'm going to MISS you Shirley. My heart is so broken, it's a hurt that I've never felt before. We have been through so much together and apart. You were always there for me. I love you so much. I'm going to miss our talks and getting your advice, hearing your stories. Your not only my sister but my friend, you are my Person..... it's going to be so hard not to pick up the phone to talk to you. Shirley you raised some great kids and grandkids and you will LIVE ON... through all of them..... I know your In heaven now having a Party and Dancing up a Storm with Grammy, Mom, Skip, Aunt Ginger, Aunt Sally, Uncle Joe, Uncle Frank, Uncle Smitty, Cousin Joey and Cousin Mark just to name a few to many. Give them all Hugs and Kisses for me. I'll love you 4 ever .
Deborah Hobbs
December 19, 2017
To Pamela, Jason, Heather her husband Raymond and all the beautiful Grandchildren we're are going to miss you so much!!!! Love her sister Deborah ❤❤❤❤❤
Deborah Hobbs
December 19, 2017
To my beautiful sister Shirley my heart is broken, gone way to soon the lord called for you and you are now at peace with Mom (Constance Hobbs) and Grammy and your sisters Sally and Ginger, cousin Joey and so many others...... I love you and I will truly Miss you ...... Love Deborah. RIP in Paradise and until I see you again, Love your sister Deborah ❤❤❤
Pammy
December 18, 2017
You will forever be missed cousin. Rest east now with your Mom and the rest of our family. I was looking forward to seeing you this coming year, now I'll just look forward to seeing you in heaven. I am truly sorry for your loss Raymond, Pam, heather, Jason, and families. Shirley was a great person and we all loved her very much. Rest In Peace Shirley xoxo
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