DEBRA EUGENIA HAAS
January 31, 1952 ~ February 28, 2017
"Everybody loved Debbie. She was a great daughter, sister, wife, mother, home school teacher,
Awana leader, church choir member,
volunteer "taxi" driver and friend."
Debra Eugenia Haas of Battle Ground, WA, passed away at home Feb. 28, 2017 with her husband of 43 years at her side. We all miss her so much already, but rejoice that she is no longer suffering here on earth but joyfully living with her Savior in Heaven. John 3:16
Debbie was born at Vancouver Memorial Hospital in Vancouver, WA to Eugene and Ruth (Dollar) Darrow. She graduated from Battle Ground High School and attended classes at Clark College.
She worked in various jobs: including elder care, woodworking, Jantzen Swimwear, Western Electric, Target and U.S. Census taker.
Debbie was a happy wife, homemaker and mother. She enjoyed machine embroidery, stamping, and travel.
She was a member of the Cherry Grove Friends, Battle Ground Baptist, and New Heights churches.
Debbie is survived by her husband, David Henry Haas; sons, David Eugene (Angie) Haas (the best granddaughter, Olivia) and Nathan Robert Haas; sister, Shirley Michael (her children, Dan and Cindy); brothers, Ray (Barbara) Darrow (their children, Eric and Tess) and Tim (Linda) Darrow (their children, Misty, Tiffany, Lacey, and Stephanie); a host of aunts, uncles and cousins; and Yorkie, Beatrice.
She was preceded in death by her parents; all of her Dollar aunts and uncles; and her beloved Yorkie, Twister.
A memorial service will be held Sun., March 12, 2017 at 4p.m. at Vista Community Church, 20018 NE 22nd Ave., Ridgefield, WA 98642. She was laid to rest at the Wilson Bridge Cemetery.
Special thanks to Tim and Linda Darrow, Clyde Cooper, Denton Harlan, Linda Tibbs and Kaiser Hospice.
Memorial donations may be sent to Vista Community Church.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Very sorry to hear of your loss. God promises to "bring death to nothing."1 Corinthians 15 :26.May this promise bring you solace at this time of sadness.
E M
March 25, 2017
I rejoice she is with her Lord & Savior, but I will miss her. I know the Lord will comfort your family as you go through this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
Anna Platt
March 16, 2017
I am sad to read this beautiful woman is gone from this earth but rejoice that she is now with the Lord.
Tani Zarelli
March 9, 2017
I am sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family, David. I'm looking forward to seeing Debbie again some day, with her new body and vibrant health. God bless you as you adjust to life here without her. I'm certain she appreciated all the love and devotion you gave her over the years.
Bonnie Meyer
March 8, 2017
David - I am so sorry to learn of your great loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I know your faith in Jesus will sustain you.
Julie Sellner
March 7, 2017
David, know that I share in your sadness following the untimely death of your lovely wife. Your sister, Sharyl, and I text frequently... I worked at the Blue Line long, long ago and remember you as a fun younger brother. May your strong faith sustain you through these challenging times.
Marcella Schroeder Hatfield
March 6, 2017
Dear Dave, with your family,
May our Heavenly Father carry you through the trial of your dear Debbie's passing. I want to pray for you with all the power that God gives.
Your friend, Pauline
March 5, 2017
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