Haslin Robert Libby

Haslin R. Libby, 93, of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Hesperia, CA died Thursday, April 23, 2009 at his home in San Antonio.

Mr. Libby lived in California for 40 years after moving there in l965 from Kankakee, IL with his family. He retired after 21 years from North American Van Lines as a driver, first of household goods, then for their Electronics division. Mr. Libby also proudly served in World War II with Company B, 302nd Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division. During his time of service he received numerous recognitions and was the recipient of the Purple Heart Medal for action seen in the European theater.

He was born August 19, 1915 in Alvin, Texas, the son of Harry and Bertha Smith Libby, formerly of Kankakee, IL.

He is survived by his wife, the former Angelina Brown Libby, whom he married June 5, 1948 in Douglas, AZ; three sons and a daughter, Donald R. Libby and Jessica Libby, Kenneth Libby and Janice Libby, Michael Libby, and Colleen Libby; nine grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.

Deceased are four brothers, William, George, Lawrence and Finley; and two sisters, Marie and Julia.

He was a member, while in Illinois, of the Illinois National Guard and the Civil Air Patrol. In his youth he was also a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of Haslin to the 94th Infantry Division Association, c/o Harry N. Helms, Jr. 609 Dogwood Dr., Downingtown, PA 19335.