Keith Haisley
January 15, 1928 ~ January 30, 2010
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Keith Haisley, 82, of Westfield Way, Candler, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 30, 2010, at Mission Hospitals.
A native of Jonesboro, IN, he was a son of the late Russell and Mildred Newton Haisley. A US Army veteran, Mr. Haisley retired in 1987 as Produce Manager at Gerber Products following 34 years of service. He was instrumental in establishing the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Station at Fletcher.
Keith and Betty had recently moved back to Western North Carolina from Ormond Beach, FL. Keith enjoyed fishing, traveling, hiking, biking and gardening. He had a green thumb that was evident in the homes he landscaped and the gardens he grew throughout his life. He will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Betty Weaver Haisley; daughters, Mariann Haisley Smith and husband Mike of Clyde and Susan Eileen Haisley of Roanoke, VA; sons, Paul Haisley, wife Jill and daughters, Morgan and Taylor of Charlotte and Charles Keith Haisley, wife Kady and daughters, Lauren and Quinn of Boulder, CO; a sister, Betty Harvey of Fairmount, IN.
Due to possible inclement weather, the memorial service has been rescheduled to 2:00 pm Sunday, February 7, 2010, in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with the Reverend Ed Graham officiating.
His family will receive friends following the service.
Memorials may be made to Hope Chest for Women, PO Box 16948, Asheville, NC 28816 or the American Heart Association Memorial Center, PO Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058
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Dear Betty and family, A total shock when Mary Dot just told me of Keith’s passing! We loved Keith, Betty and your whole family. Springside Park has never been the same since your family moved and all the children grew up and are now raising their families. We had so much fun on the street with all of you. I can type only 1000 characters, but we could write a book on Keith and your family. He loved all of you dearly and talked of you often. Yes the same guy that would talk so little and was so quite talked all the time about each of you! He loved his work with all the Gerber people and he kept our street looking beautiful! Mary Dot and our family will keep each of you in our thoughts and prayers. Rest assured Keith is in heaven and his green thumb is already at work! God’s peace be with all of you. We are so thankful that we looked Keith and Betty up and went for a great visit only a few weeks ago.
Mariann and family,
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of one so dearly loved. My heart goes out to you and your precious family. Wish I could have been there to support you. With the bad weather I was snowbound without power and internet, so I just found out this morning about your dad. May the Lord strengthen you all and give you peace.
Carol Waldroop
Mariann and Family,
Having lost my father, I can empathize with the emotions you must be experiencing. Take comfort in your fond memories and in knowing your friends care about you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to Betty and family. Keith worked at Gerber many years with Vic. He was highly respected for his work ethic and knowledge, and was admired as a man who got along well with all co-workers and produce suppliers.
Vic and Thelma McGraw
Betty and Family,
I worked with Keith, in the Produce Dept, at Gerber. He was a wonderful person. I know he will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
God Bless all of you.
Joe and Pat Dotson
Aunt Betty & cousins,
I’m saddened to learn of dear Uncle Keith’s passing…I know how special Dad’s are & my heart goes out to you.
The precious memories you have will help get you through the difficult days ahead…I love you all, Paula Sue
How sad to learn of Keith’s passing. Keith and I worked together many years at Gerber. He was a sophisticated,kind ,gentle man, respected and admired. Just a good guy!
Dear Mariann and family,
How fortunate you and I are to have had such special fathers. I was so sorry to hear of the sad news about your Dad. I know your parents were anxious to live closer to you, and although they didn’t know it at the time, perhaps this was one of the reasons why. You have been in my thoughts and prayers, and will continue to be. Please let me know how I can help. You are very special to me.
Love,
Peggy
Mariann,
There are no words except that my heart and prayers are with you. May the comfort of the Holy Spirit be very real to you and your family especially as you deal with the shock of this loss. The true comfort is that this is a temporary separation….our loved ones will welcome us into Heaven one day and then no more tears.
I love you.
Jane
Mariann,
The loss of a loved one is never easy, and I am so sorry for your’s. My prayer for you and your family is that you will lean on and find comfort in the Great Comforter, our Lord.
Aunt Betty and cousins Mariann, Chuck, Paul and Susan – Thank you for sharing the write up about Uncle Keith. I have forwarded it on to John who will print it out for Mom. If the weather cooperates, I will join you at the memorial on Saturday to represent the Indiana Haisley/Harveys who wish they could be present. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time!
Judy Harvey
I had the privilege of knowing and working with Keith for 20 years at Gerber Products.
He was a dedicated employee, and an ideal supervisor. Most of all he was my friend.
I extend my deepest sympathies to to his family, especially to his wife Betty.
Sincerely,
Ellis Lyda
Dear Betty and family,
I am so sorry about Keith. He was a wonderful man. I am sorry that I have never met my second and third cousins, we have always lived in different parts of the country. Betty, I have always been so thankful that you and Keith came through Albuquerque a few years ago.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Cousin (Alma) Jean Newton
my condolences goes out to the family of Mr. Haisley. May the God of all comfort bring comfort to the family.
(2 Corinthians 1:3,4)
Marianne and family, I am so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and praying for you. God bless you all.
Margaret Gaddy and family
Mariann and Family,
May you find comfort in the memories that will be with you always and may God’s peace surround you in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Betty,
Sadness beyond description to lose one who was such a part of you, for not only has he died but a part of you left with him. We saw you dear people as two parts of a whole, rather than just separate individuals. Keith was a sweet, gentle, man we were privileged to have as a friend, who continues to walk among us by leaving a part of himself in all of us.
Love, Virginia/Jim Keller
Dear Haisley Family,
My father, Chuck Benes worked with Keith at Gerber until his own retirement in 1983. He always referred to Keith with the utmost respect and friendship. He was extremely proud of Keith’s contribution to agriculture, particularly in Henderson County and all the hard work he did to establish relationships with fruit and vegetable growers in our area.
Gerber Asheville’s standards of quality would not have been the same without Keith’s meticulous work with the Department of Agriculture as well as state and local entities.
He and his kind will be missed.
Sincerely,
Pam Benes
Paul,
I am so sorry to read about the passing of your dad. Please know that I will keep you and your family in my thought and prayer during this difficult time. Much love and Peace to you all. Be well..Lisbeth Lomax Harrison
Betty, We are so sorry about Keith’s passing. He was a really nice man. Please give my sympathy to your family. Call me when you feel like it. Susan and Tom Jarosik
Mariann and family,
It is never easy loosing a loved one…especially a daddy. Keep with you the wonderful memories of him and know that one day you will be joined together again. Sending hugs from my family to yours, Amanda Smith
Susan and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your father. I have so many happy memories of growing up, coming over to your house and going to school with you. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Melissa Ellis Swarbrick
Keith Haisley was a highly respected manager for Gerber-Asheville. Many people grew in thier career under the influence of Keith. I feel I became a better manager having known and worked with Keith.
My deepest sympathy to all the family and friends in the loss of this great guy.
So sorry to learn of Keiths passing. I worked at Gerber with him in the office, and he was such a well thought of person. May God bless each one of you.
Marianne and family, I am so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and praying for you. God bless you all.
Melissa Greene and family
Dear Betty,
I was very sorry to hear of Keith’s death. He was a fine man.
I remember with pleasure my friendship with you formed when we were co-workers in the Personnel Office of the Marion VA.
I lost my husband several years ago, so I know what a difficult time this is for you and your family. You have my sympathy.
Chuck,
We were sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. May you take comfort in the memories you both shared.
With sympathies,
Cheryl and Chuck