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- [S888] Social Security Death Index 1935 - Current, (www.ancestry.com).
Name: Gilbert T. Haren SSN: 277-20-8979 Last Residence: 44310 Akron, Summit, Ohio, United States of America Born: 27 Dec 1927 Died: 3 Dec 2004 State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951)
- [S927] Obituary.
GILBERT T. HAREN GILBERT T.
December 4, 2004
Gilbert T. Haren Gilbert T. Haren, born December 27, 1927, to the late Urban and Elizabeth Haren, passed away at his home at the age of 76 on Friday, December 3, 2004. He was born in Akron and returned to his roots two years ago after residing in Malvern for 24 years. He graduated from both Hower Vocational H.S. and West H.S. before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Like many young men in the Akron area, Gil sought employment with a rubber company, first The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. followed by Goodyear Aerospace. He retired from the Wheel and Brake Test Lab as manager in 1982 with 36 years service. Gils retirement meant more time to spend with Dottie, his loving wife of 55 years. After raising six children, Lyn, Tom, Debby, Rick, Mary, and David, and being involved with all their activities, it was now time to pursue his interests. Never one to sit idle, his days now consisted of spending time with friends at the bowling alley and golf course, bicycling, working on the yard and house, and traveling all over the U.S. in their 10 foot pop-up camper. While living at Lake Mohawk in Malvern, Gil was instrumental in designing and maintaining the walking path and served on several committees. Whenever someone needed help, he always volunteered, whether asked or not. The past two years, even while contending with his own cancer, he volunteered at both Camp Quality and C.H.O.P.S., camps attended by children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Since moving back to Akron, Gil currently participated as an active member of the Residents Club at Chapel Hill Towers. Although his illness may have slowed him down, all that met Gil were amazed at his strong spirit. His cancer didnt control his life. He always had a sparkle in his eyes and a smile for all those he met. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by granddaughter, Melissa Semonin, brothers and sister-in-law, Robert and Kenneth (Gladys) Haren, in-laws, Ray (Theresa) Leighton, and brother-in-law, Ray Leighton. Dottie, his wife since January 29, 1949, survives him as well as his six children, Lyn (Mark) Semonin, Tom Haren, Debby (Gene) Davidson, Rick (Estela) Haren, Mary (Joseph) Kline and David (Margo) Haren; and 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Edna (Kenny) Smith, sister-in-law, Marilyn Haren, brother-in-law, Ted (Dot Lee) Leighton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m., at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1584 Creighton Ave., Akron, Ohio 44310, with Father Frank Basa officiating. Burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Randolph. Friends will be received Monday, Dec. 6, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd., Akron. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Melissa Semonin Memorial Scholarship, 2853 Alexander Rd., Atwater, Ohio 44201. (HOPKINS LAWVER, AKRON, (330) 733-6271, RC 12, 4, 5, 2004)
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1927 - 2004 (76 years)