Emeritus Carol Haberman District Judge Knight-Sheen

She passed away October 22, 2008. Born in Whitelaw, Wisconsin, she lived in Texas for more than 50 years.

In June, 2001 she married J. Philip Knight-Sheen, President of MEDREC, a beloved husband who survives her. We will miss her humor, joy, great mind and character tremendously.

She was previously married to Rudy A. Haberman for nearly 40 years, who predeceased her in 1994. He was a well-known businessman and hotel manager.

She is survived by two sons, R. A. Haberman, and wife Pat, and Howard Haberman: two step-sons Chris Knight-Sheen and wife Niamh, and Peter Knight-Sheen and wife Megan. Also grandchildren; Kristin Harrison, Danny Haberman and wife Melaine, Jeanie Collier and husband David, Amalie, Berkley and Cohen Knight-Sheen; and great grandchildren: Madison and Chase Collier, and Allie and Katie Haberman. Other survivors from Wisconsin include her brothers John Rhode and wife Joyce, and Richard Rhode and wife Mary Ann; cousins, Don and Toni Rhode, Marian and Bernard Detri, Dorie Stelzer and many nieces & nephews.

Carol Haberman was the first female District Judge in Bexar County, Texas and served for 30 years, first as a County Court-at-Law Judge and later was appointed District Judge, by Governor Dolph Briscoe. She served on the San Antonio City Council, and as Mayor Pro Tem, and was chairman of Alamo Area Council of Governments. She served on the Board of Trustees at St. Mary's University and chaired the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre in San Antonio and was the First Lady of the Alzafar Shrine Center; also past Governor of District Nine, Altrusa International, Texas State President of Business and Professional Women, and past president of San Antonio Women's Federation.

She was a lifelong Catholic but received many awards from all groups such as the National Council of Jewish Women in the 1970's and the Community Builders Award from the Freemasons Grand Lodge of Texas in 2002. In 2003 she was honored as the distinguished graduate of St. Mary's University. She received the Silver Beaver from the Boy Scouts of America, the Paul Harris Award from the Rotary Club of San Antonio, and the President's Award from the S.A. Women's Bar Association. She was honored during the l00th celebration of the 45th District Court. She was also recognized by the USAF Thunderbirds, as a member of the "Chargin Cheetahs". She volunteered at the Baptist Hospital for a number of years and was active in numerous other groups improving all aspects of life in San Antonio.

The family would like to thank Dr. David Gordon, Paula Livechi and Janie Esquivel, and the staff of Stone Oak Care Center for their professional and compassionate care.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: "Judge Carol Haberman Knight-Sheen Memorial Law Scholarship Fund for a Working Woman Law Student" at St. Mary's University, One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, Texas 78228; or Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 758 W Ramsey, San Antonio, Texas, 78216; or the Shriners Burn Hospital for Children in Galveston, 901 N. Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, Texas, 78232.