Doris M. Haustein

Doris Mozelle Pearson was born to Simpson and Pearl Pearson on July 9, 1930 in Springtown, Texas. They moved to New Mexico when she was a small girl where she lived in a "sodie" which was a sod house. Her father hunted and trapped to provide their family with food. When she was about 13 they moved to Arkansas where she worked in a defense plant during WWII. This is where a co-worker introduced her to Edward Haustein, who became her beloved husband on November 3, 1945. They had their 1st son, Tex in 1948. They moved back to New Mexico with her parents who bought and ran a restaurant for about 6 months. The whole family then moved to Denver, Colorado in late 1948. Ed began working in the trucking industry. Their 2nd son was born in 1951 and the two boys kept Doris busy at home, especially Larry who was forever putting things in his nose and ears. She loved to play ball with them-and had quite the arm as she burned the crud out of her hands when they caught it! She and Tex both got their drivers licenses at the same time when he was 16. Doris then got a job at Jolly Rancher Candy Factory. Her gardens, and especially the roses were always her passion. She always had the most beautiful yard wherever they lived, and the most hearty, amazing roses you could imagine. In 1969, Larry and Lyda had a daughter-grandma was very excited to have a girl come along! Then in 1971, their 2nd grandson, Larry Jr. was born. In 1978, Tex and Arna brought them their 2nd grandson Jeremy and in 1979 a second granddaughter, Sara came along! They were the proudest grandparents and enjoyed lots of wonderful family time. We spent many special weeks in the summer time at Steamboat Lake, and had fun with cousins in Canon City, Co. which is where her parents lived off and on. Doris was also a wonderful homemaker, a loving and serving wife, a yummy cook, and later on a caretaker for her aging parents. Her and Edward also helped raise Leah and were such blessings in her life. Sara and Leah loved learning cooking tips, especially how to make mashed potatoes. Ask Jeremy about his and grandmas interesting moment at Steamboat.
Larry loved the "burnout" story, her kitchen, and the Christmas tree. Leah married Randy and they brought them 4 precious great grandsons, who they enjoyed thoroughly. Grandma was a good teacher for how to raise boys and the boys loved to go to their house often. They never missed any important events for any of us and family was always top priority. Unfortunately, Doris developed Alzheimers about 10 years ago. Edward very patiently and lovingly endured this cruel disease until he passed away July 17, 2006. Doris then went to live with Randy and Leah and the boys and enjoyed going places with them like Lake McConaughy, school functions and soccer games. She also enjoyed her time at The Senior Hub a few days a week. When her disease progressed in late May of this year, she moved into Kindred Nursing Home where she was well taken care of. She had a very quick decline and passed away on Monday morning, December 10th. Christmas was one of grandma's favorite times of the year-no wonder she decided to go home and be with Jesus and Edward at this time. She needed to be up there to decorate one of her beautiful trees, bake her yummy fudge, date pinwheels, and german chocolate cake. The legacy of love and caring that she left her family will last a lifetime and she will be greatly missed. I'm sure God just needed a very special angel to love and care for everyone this Christmas. We love you Grammy!