Norman Lee Haskin

HASKIN---Norman Lee Haskin, aged 81, of Lake Odessa, passed away on Friday evening, March 6, 2009 while surrounded by his wife and children. He fought a brief but determined battle against melanoma. Norm was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Mildred Haskin; sister, Wander Keifner; and brother, Marvin Haskin. He will be greatly missed by Harriet (Jandernoa), his loving wife of 60 years; and his nine children; Allen (Diane) Haskin, Chris (Rhonda) Haskin, Cathie (Ron) Denney, Connie (Fred) Teachworth, Mary (K. Spikes) Haskin, David (Amy) Haskin, Debra (Matt) Cramer, Brian (Becky) Haskin, and Liza Spencer. Norm and Harriet have been blessed with 32 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Helen Braman. Norm began farming in the Lake Odessa area when he and Harriet were first married, and raised beef cattle and cash crops for many years. He was very involved in 4-H programs with his children, and is remembered as a fun-loving parent who enjoyed winter sports and playing baseball with them. After retiring from farming, Norm became an avid golfer, and traveled to play on golf courses throughout Michigan and Florida. Visitation will be held from 5-8 PM on Monday, March 9, and again from 2-4 PM on Tuesday at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Additional visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Tuesday at the St. Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa, with a Rosary Service beginning at 6:00 PM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Wednesday at the St. Edwards Catholic Church, with Father Philip Shangraw as Celebrant, and Father Thomas Hack and Father Ron Jandernoa as Co-Celebrants. The Rite of Interment will follow at Lakeside Cemetery. The family has suggested that memorial contributions may be made to the Right to Life of Michigan Educational Fund, Barry Community Hospice, Woodland Township Fire Department, or the Lakewood Educational Foundation. Visitation March 09, 2009 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Koops Funeral Chapel 935 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, MI (616) 374-8221 Funeral Service March 11, 2009 10:00 AM St. Edwards Catholic Church Interment Wednesday March 11 2009 Lakeside Cemetery 14631 Cemetery Rd Lake Odessa, MI