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Joan Haga

1939 - 2021

Joan Haga obituary, 1939-2021, Durango, CO

BORN

1939

DIED

2021

Joan Haga Obituary

Former longtime resident Joan Haga died Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 81.

Joan was born to Arthur and Juanita Wolff on July 5, 1939 in Pueblo, CO. She was the oldest of four children. Their family moved to Durango in the early 1950s.

In 1960 she married Donald Haga in Durango. They had a wonderful life together, 50 years until his death in 2010.

After the passing of her husband, Joan moved to Apache Junction, Arizona in 2011.

Joan is preceded in death by her husband Donald Haga, her parents, two siblings, and grandson who passed at birth.

Joan will be lovingly remembered by her children, Tammy, Michael, Terry, Linda, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by sister Jean along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Cremation has occurred, as per her wishes, no memorial services are planned.

Published by The Durango Herald on Apr. 1, 2021.
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Dear family of Joan Haga, Your Mom hired me right after my father died. They had worked together on construction projects. She was running H & R Block. I was originally hired to come in and assemble tax papers. She soon promoted me and let me work around my college schedule. I will always be indebted to her for hiring me when I need a job to pay for college. She let me work as many hours as I could. She taught me a lot. She was firm, fair, and a great boss. She was also funny and had such a big heart. Joan was so smart and she had quite a following of people who sought her for tax advice. She was always willing to lend a helping hand. What I learned was most important to her was her family. Her children each had a special place in her heart. She and Don had many great times together, yet their focus was always on their children and their families. I had not visited with her since she moved to Arizona. Please know I thought so much of your beloved mother.

Sheri Rochford Figgs

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April 2, 2021

Joan will be in a peaceful place now and reunited with all her family. We had the privilege of knowing her many years. Don and Joan were always there to help and great friends. Peace to their family.

Jack Shilaikis

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April 1, 2021

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