1921
Genevieve
2011
Genevieve Irene Haas
August 12, 1921 — March 21, 2011
Genevieve I. Haas, age 89 of Hastings, Michigan passed away March 21, 2011 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Marjorie Haas. She was born August 12, 1921 in Hastings, the daughter of Joseph and Blanche (Huver) Fisher. Genevieve attended St Rose Catholic School and Hastings High School, graduating in 1939. \r
Her career focused on medical records, and she was employed at Pennock Hospital, Barry County Health Department and Hayes Green Beach Hospital, in Charlotte. She was also employed as office manager at the Barry County Medical Facility, retiring from there in 1976. Genevieve married Eugene L. Haas, Sr. on October 18, 1945 in Hastings. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of America and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Genevieve was devoted to her family, and especially enjoyed cooking and baking for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. \r
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene L. Haas, Sr., parents, Joseph and Blanche Fisher, brothers; J.C. and Edward, and sister, Louise.\r
Genevieve is survived by her sons: Eugene L. (Marjorie) Haas Jr., David Haas, daughters: Dorothy (Gary) Hutchison and Kathleen A. Haas, grandchildren: Heather (Matt) West, Rachael Haas, Eugene (Julie) Haas III, Andrea (Edward) Schiappacasse, Shannon Ball, Michael Ball, Jen (Ryan) Whiting, Josh (Kara) Haas, Gary (Donna) Hutchison, great-grandchildren: Ashley, Jordan, and Allyson West, John Paul Haas, Thomas Schiappacasse, James, Olivia and Samuel Whiting, Torrey Hutchison, sister-in-law, Mrs. Myra Fisher and family of Battle Creek, and several nieces and nephews. Genevieve and her husband were also foster parents to numerous children overseas.\r
A private family service was held March 22, 2011 at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Deacon Gene Haas officiating assisted by Deacon Jim Mellen. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings, MI 49058, Barry County Humane Society, P.O. Box 386, Hastings, MI 49058 or National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016.\r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. \r
Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. (www.girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r
Her career focused on medical records, and she was employed at Pennock Hospital, Barry County Health Department and Hayes Green Beach Hospital, in Charlotte. She was also employed as office manager at the Barry County Medical Facility, retiring from there in 1976. Genevieve married Eugene L. Haas, Sr. on October 18, 1945 in Hastings. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of America and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Genevieve was devoted to her family, and especially enjoyed cooking and baking for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. \r
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene L. Haas, Sr., parents, Joseph and Blanche Fisher, brothers; J.C. and Edward, and sister, Louise.\r
Genevieve is survived by her sons: Eugene L. (Marjorie) Haas Jr., David Haas, daughters: Dorothy (Gary) Hutchison and Kathleen A. Haas, grandchildren: Heather (Matt) West, Rachael Haas, Eugene (Julie) Haas III, Andrea (Edward) Schiappacasse, Shannon Ball, Michael Ball, Jen (Ryan) Whiting, Josh (Kara) Haas, Gary (Donna) Hutchison, great-grandchildren: Ashley, Jordan, and Allyson West, John Paul Haas, Thomas Schiappacasse, James, Olivia and Samuel Whiting, Torrey Hutchison, sister-in-law, Mrs. Myra Fisher and family of Battle Creek, and several nieces and nephews. Genevieve and her husband were also foster parents to numerous children overseas.\r
A private family service was held March 22, 2011 at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Deacon Gene Haas officiating assisted by Deacon Jim Mellen. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Church, 805 S. Jefferson, Hastings, MI 49058, Barry County Humane Society, P.O. Box 386, Hastings, MI 49058 or National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016.\r
Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. \r
Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. (www.girrbachfuneralhome.net).\r
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