Larry Haas

Larry Edward Haas, 74, passed away at home on July 23, 2016 after a short illness.  He was born June 21, 1942 in Berkeley, CA to Fleming and Pearl Haas.

He graduated from Ceres High School, Ceres, CA in 1960.  He went on to attend the US Merchant Marine Academy, King’s Point, NY.  While in New York, he met Bonnie L. Neutzman, and together they had five children.  Larry also holds a Masters’ of Divinity degree from Trinity International University in Deerfield, IL. He pastored the Redlands Community Church from 1972-1976, as well as churches in Hedrick, IA, and Castle Rock, CO.  In later years, he was the Aflac Regional Sales Coordinator for the Western Slope.

He leaves behind his wife, Becky, daughters Carey Haas, Denver, CO, Julia Leach (Andy), Denver, CO, sons Larry Haas, Torrance, CA, Michael Haas (Jennifer), Erie, CO, and Steven Haas (Mikey), Aurora, NE, and thirteen grandchildren.  Also surviving are two brothers, Donald Haas (Nancy), Winchendon, MA, Rollin Haas (Jeanette), Somerset, CA, and one sister, Elaine Marlett (Jim), Hughson, CA, and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will take place at Living Hope Evangelical Free Church, 2840 B ½ Rd, Grand Junction, CO, at 1 pm on August 6, 2016.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to Living Hope Church, HopeWest, 2754 Compass Dr., #377, Grand Junction, CO 81506, Tecate Mission Bible Institute, 23945 Tecate Mission Rd, Tecate, CA, 91980.

Larry relished his personal relationship with the Living God, he loved his family, and he loved ministering to and counseling others.  He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, gardening, teaching, and fishing.