Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Edwin Baldwin Haws


Haws, Edwin Baldwin, 86, of Lakewood, CO passed away on December 22, 2009.

Ed was born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 7, 1923, and he moved to Phoenix when he was 16. He joined the Air Force during WWII and bravely served for 23 years. He was a fighter and reconnaissance pilot during the Korean War, flying 100 missions. Upon retiring from the military, Ed returned to Phoenix and had an 18 year career with the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Ed was a loving husband and is survived by his bride of 60 years, Elizabeth (Killingsworth). He was a wonderful father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He leaves behind five children: Michael (Joanne), Mary Ann (Craig) Ogle, Janice(Anthony)Roberts, Jeri(Tim) Manos, Sue (Lee)Glascoe, 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Ed is preceded in death by his father Elwood Armstrong Haws, mother Mary Margaret Baldwin, brother Elwood Armstrong, and sister Marilyn Ruth(Haws)Carroll. Edwin Baldwin Haws, child of God, you will be greatly missed.

A funeral mass will be held at the Parish of St. Benedict Church at 10:00am on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. Parish of St. Benedict Church Address: 16223 S. 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85048. Phone: 480-961-1610. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to North Star Bridge Project (a non-profit organization to help students in need complete their education). Donations may be made online at: www.northstarbridge.org or mailed to North Star Bridge Project, 1574 W Havasu Ct, Chandler, AZ 85248.

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