Edward Haffey

1942 - 2018

Edward H Haffey died peacefully near his home in Castle Rock, Colorado on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 surrounded by family. Born January 6, 1942 in St. Joseph, Missouri, he was the son of Elberta Haffey and George B. Haffey. Ed treasured his family above all else. He was father to: daughter Kimberly B McEvoy (Mike) of Parker, Colorado; and son Christopher E Haffey (Amanda) of Denver. He was grandfather to Olivia, Connor, Cora and Jack, and husband to Jan, his wife and best friend for 52 years. Each member of his family had a special place in his heart as did his many friends and other relatives. Ed graduated in 1962 from what was then St. Joseph Junior College (now Missouri Western State University). In 1964 he received his B.A. degree in Government, Business and International Affairs from The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Thereafter, Ed served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy with Naval Air Squadron VFP-63 in the Western Pacific. He and Jan returned to Colorado where, in 1970, Ed received a J.D. degree from the University of Colorado School of Law. He practiced law for 35 years, primarily as a partner/shareholder of Anderson, Campbell and Laugesen, P.C. Ed was a member of the Colorado and American Bar Associations, and a past member of the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association. In 1986, he was elected to membership in the International Association of Defense Counsel. He was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award of the International Association of Arson Investigators. Ed received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Missouri Western Alumni Association in 2007. He served as Chairman and Board Member of South Metro Fire Protection District and was a member of the Board of Directors of Missouri Western State University Foundation. Before and after his 2005 retirement, he and Jan traveled the world on extended trips throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. He particularly treasured his repeated trips to County Donegal in Ireland where he re-connected with his Irish Family. Ed was curious and enthusiastic about all things and thankful for his time on this earth. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 11am in the Dixon Chapel at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 Grace Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Internment will be at The Memorial Garden at the Church.