Mary Haas Obituary

Mary Lee Haas

Mary Lee Haas, formerly of Findlay, joined her late husband of 55 years, Kermit Haas, in eternal life.

She was a breast cancer survivor who lived with Parkinson's disease for well over a decade.

Mary Lee lived her childhood in Findlay and earned her nursing degree at Rush Presbyterian St Luke's College of Nursing in Chicago, Illinois, the city where she met her future husband, Kermit Haas.

During a winter blizzard in 1967, the Haas couple returned to her childhood hometown of Findlay with their two daughters.

Mary Lee was a Camp Fire Leader for many years and spent numerous summers as Camp Nurse at Camp Glenn, attending to many Camp Fire Girl needs. She was an active leader at First Presbyterian Church, playing in the handbell choir, serving on the Session, as a Deacon, Stephen Minister, and volunteered with many other church activities.

Once her daughters reached school age, Mary Lee became a certified operating room nurse. In addition to surgical nursing responsibilities at Blanchard Valley Hospital, she helped implement the hospital's operating room computerized scheduling and management of supplies and equipment.

Mary Lee enjoyed researching genealogy of her and her husband's families at libraries and cemeteries. This research led to her certification as a Daughter of the American Revolution. She also enjoyed sewing, needlework, and knitting. Several of those projects earned Hancock County and Ohio State Fair blue ribbons.

20 years ago, Mary Lee and Kerm moved to Green Valley, Arizona, to enjoy snow-free retirement years. Both were members of Valley Presbyterian Church, volunteering with Vacation Bible School, serving on many committees, enjoying musical programs and social meals, and playing in the handbell choir. They took many road trips visiting National Parks with stops to see friends and family along the way. Cruising took them to foreign destinations including Cuba, Costa Rica, Europe, and the Panama Canal.

Mary Lee Haas is survived by two daughters, Debbie Williams (Jim McDougall) of Green Valley, Arizona, and Cathe Perhala (Mike Shafer) of Crestline; five grandsons; one granddaughter; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Pat Goshorn of Montpelier and Phyllis Brusky of Columbus; and brother, Mark Bean of Dublin, Ohio.

Mary Lee was also preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Louise Bean; sister, Cindy Smail; and brother, Steve Bean.

A celebration of the lives of Kerm and Mary Lee Haas will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church, 2330 S. Main Street, Findlay. A friendly fellowship lunch with friends and family will follow. Call daughter Debbie (Haas) Williams at 520-248-4663 for details and to RSVP.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to First Presbyterian Church in Findlay, Chopin Hall, or charity of your choice.