Mabel (Sally) Haase, 99

Sally Haase, 99, of Bothell, Wash., formerly of Post Falls, died Thursday, March 15, 2012.

She was born June 29, 1912, to Dora Smith and Herman Witt in Ripon, Wis., where she was raised.

She attended the University at Madison, Wis., and there met her sweetheart and husband of 67 years, Alfred Haase.

Sally was always active in Christian child evangelism with multiple Good News Clubs and women’s Bible groups throughout her life. In 1962 she had a children’s TV show, “Aunt Sally’s Bible Story Hour,” on KVI in Redding, Calif. Sally moved to Post Falls in 1975 and was active in Women’s Aglow and Women’s Bible study groups and taught Sunday School at various local churches. Sally moved to Woodinville, Wash., in 2000 to be closer to her daughter and family.

Sally was a devoted wife, loving mother and adored by her grandchildren. She embodied the virtues of unconditional love, forgiveness and gratitude. Every day she looked for something to appreciate. She was a powerhouse of prayer and lived every day for her Lord and Savior.

Survivors include her daughter Judi Vereschagin of Chico, Calif., and daughter Diane and son-in-law Bruce Hall of Woodinville, Wash., six grandchildren, Alex, Andrea, Jane, Stephanie Bryan and John and two great grandchildren, Sydney and Sara.

She was preceded in death by her husband Alfred Haase in 2000 and daughter Lynn in 1986.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday March 21, 2012, at English Funeral Chapel, Post Falls.

Contributions may be made to Evergreen Healthcare (Hospice) Foundation, 12040 NE 128th Street, MS 5, Kirkland, WA 98034-3013, or at [email protected].

Please sign Sally’s guestbook and visit her online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.