Nora Haff

Nora Jean (Gilbert) Haff of Plainwell, MI and Melbourne Beach, FL passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the age of 88. Nora Jean was born in Grant, MI on May 30, 1936 to Clayton and Olga Gilbert. She graduated from Grandville High School and Davenport University in Grand Rapids, MI. Nora retired from IBM Corporation in Kalamazoo, MI on June 30, 1993 after working with the company for 27 years.

Nora enjoyed traveling, boat rides, NASCAR, and was an avid reader. Family was very important to her. She loved entertaining and making sure everyone had enough to eat – especially dessert! She was known for her Rice Krispy Treats. Nora delighted in spending time with her grandchildren and encouraging them in their many activities. Known for both her thriftiness and generosity, she would frequently share her buy-one-get-one deals with others and make sure your favorite treats were available when visiting. Nora had a keen sense of humor, genuine curiosity for life, and was always excited to learn something new and share with others.

Nora was married to Clifford J. Haff for 68 years. She is survived by her husband and her daughters: Kathryn Klarecki (and her husband Patrick) of Big Rapids, MI and Elizabeth Farho (and her husband Tom) of Plainwell, MI. Nora was blessed with five grandchildren: Carolyn Klarecki Thomason (husband Sean), Elizabeth Klarecki, Andrew Klarecki (wife Karen), Joseph Farho and Kathryn Farho. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Rollin Gilbert of Grand Rapids, MI, and a very special "Aunt Kate" (Kathryn Striplin of Douglas and Saugatuck, MI).

Per Nora's wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside ceremony and celebration of life will take place at a later date.