Francis (Ken) Haas and Maruca Swain
Photo of Ken and Maruca, taken 1992.
Ken was born (Private). Occupation: Entrepreneur/Business Investor.
He was the eldest child of Ephriam Haas, and Mary Schwartzenberger.
Ken married Therise Louise Hill on (Private). Terri was born (Private). She is the daughter of Edward Philmore Hill and Selena Mary Curran. Ken and Terri divorced on (Private).
Ken married Maruca Swain on (Private). Maruca was born (Private). She is the daughter of Anita Lopez Perez.
After Ken and Terri divorced, he married Maruca Swain and she became an intricate part of Ken's various business interests, first in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, then in the (Private) area, and morre recently in the Chihuahua, Mexico area. In the spring of 2001 Ken and Maruca expanded their business by starting a roofing company in Big Springs, Texas. During their free time Ken enjoys tennis, swimming, racquetball, while Maruca is into ballet, tennis, and aerobic exercising. Email: Ken.
Ken Haas and Terri Hill had 3 children:
Dawn Kathleen Mary Haas and Robert Henry Porter
Photo taken Jul. 1996.
Dawn was born (Private). Occupation: Business Management.
She was the eldest child of Francis Kenneth Haas and Therise Louise Hill.
She married Robert Henry Porter on (Private). Henry was born (Private). He is the son of Robert Henry Porter and Juanita Oehlschlager.
Dawn and Henry met in a nightclub and married a few months later. Dawn stayed home a few years with each child when they were young, but otherwise always worked out of the home. Henry has been a partner with his Dad in a waterproofing firm all his adult life. Dawn likes the business world and it shows by her obtaining the position of Senior Vice-president, all without a college degree. Her special interests are reading for self-improvement (physically and mentally) and to know a variety of spiritual and natural healing beliefs. Dawn believes that all experiences, even those at work, are only here to give us the opportunity to grow, by helping others. Dawn's greatest joys come from her children, and her marriage.
Dawn and Robert Henry Porter had 2 children:
Gabrielle Renee Porter
Photo taken Jul. 1994
Gabrielle was born (Private). Occupation: Customer Service Agt.
She was the eldest child of Robert Henry Porter and Dawn Kathleen Mary Haas.
Gabrielle graduated high school at Grapevine, TX and then attended The University of Texas at Denton, to achieve a degree in Psychology. While in college she began working for Delta Airlines at Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport. This allowed her many opportunities to travel and experience other parts of the world. During the summer Gabrielle loves to visit water locations, and one of her favorites is in Destin, Fl. at her grandfather's Ken Haas. Spare time activities include reading Anne Rice novels, visiting with friends and family, and exercising.
Caitlin Paige Porter
Photo taken Sep. 1996.
Caitlin was born (Private).
She was the 2nd child of Robert Henry Porter and Dawn Kathleen Mary Haas.
Caitlin lives up to her name, which means "Childlike Joy." She loves people and if you are lucky enough to be in her family, you are even more special. Life follows Caitlin everywhere; nothing is ever dull when she is around. She is creative and loves starting projects. She is kind to all she encounters and never makes an enemy by her choice. This same tender heart can easily be hurt by others, but the hurt passes quickly bringing back her sunshine and energy. As a child she has been lucky to live close to her cousins, Carissa and Nicholas Grisham, who are her favorite playmates, and most likely lifelong friends. She will store many memories during her hours of play.
Kelly Marie Haas and Michael Heshmati
Photo of Kelly and Michael, taken Aug. 1997
Kelly was born (Private). Occupation: Cosmetics Sales.
She was the 2nd child of Francis Kenneth Haas and Therise Louise Hill.
She married Joseph Howard Bell on (Private). Joe was born (Private). They divorced on (Private).
Kelly's thoughts - July 1997: "I feel very fortunate. I have a wonderful life, Good health, and God is with me every day. I have a good job at Macy's in Dallas, with Larines cosmetics. I have been with a wonderful man named Michael Heshmati and plan to be married very soon. I have a beautiful house, dog named Rover and a cat named Sebrina. I have a great family and friends, and I feel very loved and fortunate."
Robin Ann Haas and James Thomas Grisham
Photo taken Apr. 1996
Robin was born (Private). Occupation: Homemaker.
She was the 3rd child of Francis Kenneth Haas and Therise Louise Hill.
She Married James Thomas Grisham on (Private). Tom was born on (Private), son of Claude Emory Grisham and Wilma Maxine Schackleford.
Robin quit her job as an Assistant Asset Manager for the FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN Insurance Corporation, in Dallas, TX, in 1993, when she became pregnant with her second child. This was shortly after buying a new home in Grapevine, TX. She and the children stay very busy making new friends through a local Mom's League, and are now getting into the fun and busy days of activity. She once again has time to read and attend seminars on her favorite subjects, spiritual evolution, psychology, and healing. Robin has no immediate plans to return to work yet. Email Robin.
Robin and Tom Grisham had 2 children:
Carissa Lynn Grisham
Photo taken Aug. 1996
Carissa was born (Private).
She was the eldest child of James Thomas Grisham and Robin Ann Haas.
Carrisa will start kindergarten in 1997. She is an enthusiastic artist and loves animals. She is blessed by having her extended family living nearby, and she really enjoys her younger brother Nickolas, and attentive parents to make her feel loved and secure. She is independent and outgoing and has tried several different activities already; such as, preschool, swimming, gymnastics, dancing, and soccer.
Nickolas Ryan Grisham
Photo taken Aug. 1996
Nickolas was born (Private).
He was the 2nd child of James Thomas Grisham and Robin Ann Haas.
Nickolas enjoys giving and receiving hugs. He is independent, outgoing, and sensitive. He loves playing a super hero and is always to "good guy." He is happy to have his extended family living nearby, as well as a big sister to play with, and loving parents to make him feel secure. Nickolas attends preschool and takes swimming and gymnastic lessons.
James Michael Haas and Maxine La Vern Smith
Photo taken unknown date
Jim was born (Private). Occupation: Herbalife Sales.
He was the 2nd child of Ephriam Haas and Mary Schwartzenberger.
He married Maxine La Vern Smith on (Private). She was born i(Private). They divorced.
He married Rhonda "Surname Unknown" in (Private). She was born (Private). They divorced.
He married Christina Elodia Perez after (Private). She was born (Private).
Jim sells Herbalife Products, and relaxes by dancing, and having parties with friends and family.
Jim and Maxine had 2 children:
Michelle Jamie Haas
No Photo available.
Michelle was born (Private).
She was the eldest child of James Michael Haas and Maxine La Vern Smith.
She married Unknown Hammon, unknown date and place. They had two children
Andrea Hammon
No Photo available.
Andrea was born unknown date and place.
Elisha Hammon
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Elisha was born unknown date and place.
Daniel Ward Haas
No Photo available.
Daniel was born (Private).
He was the 2nd child of James Michael Haas and Maxine La Vern Smith.
Geraldine Ann Haas and Terry Young Edwards
Photo taken Dec. 1998
Gerry was born (Private). Occupation: Vending machine company.
She was the 3rd child of Ephriam Haas and Mary Schwartzenberger.
She married Terry Young Edwards on (Private). Terry was born (Private). He is the son of Barney Edwards and Chester Mae Bushears.
Gerry sells Herbalife Products, and enjoys volleyball, tennis, water and snow skiing. She and Terry are owners in a vending machine company and in 1996 moved the business into a larger, beautiful building. They also started a Solar Energy company, and an Import Furniture store. Gerry says that "Most important, she became a Christian in June 1982, and is truly living and happy now."
Gerry and Terry Edwards had 2 children:
Nicole Danielle Edwards and Stephen Steele
Photo taken Dec. 1998
Nicole was born (Private).
She was the eldest child of Terry Young Edwards and Geraldine Ann Haas.
She married Stephen Steele on (Private). Stephen was born in (Private), the son of Robert and Marnie Steele.
Nicole and Steven had 2 children:
Elizabeth Ann STEELE
Photo taken 1998
Elizabeth was born (Private).
Rebekah Lynn STEELE
Photo taken 1998
Rebekah was born (Private).
Scott Damon Edwards
Photo taken Dec. 1998
Scott was born (Private).
He was the 2nd child of Terry Young Edwards and Geraldine Ann Haas.