Larry Murray Haist

Larry Murray Haist age 81, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Heather Haist; children, Stephanie Haist, Courtney Haist, Marc Haist and David Haist, grandchildren, Jamie, Blake, Zachary, Melissa, Kaden, Savannah and Brooklyn. Larry was born July 15, 1937 in Burbank, CA to the late Murray and Bernice Haist. He enjoyed spending his childhood summers in Amhearst, Nebraska on his grandparents farm, working the corn fields, taking care of the animals and best of all, driving the tractors. Larry was a 1955 graduate of Burbank High School. He attended Valley College for two years, while at the same time working toward obtaining his pilot license. Larry spent 15 years as a Department Manager at Litton Industries. The following 12 years at 3I as Supervisor while working weekends part time at Ralphs Market. In 1981 he began his own long haul trucking company, Damar Transportation. He ran his business for 22 years and then decided to also take on a full time position at Hughes/Ralphs Market as Receiver. In 1994 he moved from Simi Valley, CA to Northridge, CA to become caregiver to his mother. Larry continued his position as Receiver for 20 plus years until retirement at age 65. He spent the last 16 years enjoying retirement with his wife, Heather while raising their two daughters, Courtney and Stephanie. In 2017 Larry and his family decided to make the move to Saint John, IN, enjoying their new home and the country views he loved. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 Cline Avenue Crown Point, IN) with Brother-In-Law, Jeff Pyle officiating. Interment to follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Crown Point, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Monday from 11:00 am until time of service at the funeral home.