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Jason Brent Haag, loving husband and father, son and brother, of Greenville, South Carolina, passed away in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, March 26, 2022, with his family by his side. He was 37 years old.
Jason was born on April 27, 1984 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Roger and Sheryl (Meyer) Haag. Jason graduated from Saline High School in 2002, where he developed many of the close friendships that he maintained throughout his life. Jason played alto saxophone as a four-year member of the marching band, and participated in memorable school trips, including his travels to Oregon to explore and study the Columbia River and Mt. Hood, and to Washington, D.C. with his government class. He went on to graduate, with high honors, from Michigan State University in 2006, earning a bachelor’s degree in finance.
Jason met his future wife, Hai Pho, on his first day of work at Robert Bosch Corporation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. They attended orientation together, but did not start dating until several years later in March, 2009. As their relationship continued to develop, Jason would remind Hai that they started dating at the bottom of the stock market, and that their love had similarly “only grown over time.” Jason and Hai were married on September 15, 2013, in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Most recently in his career, Jason worked as a Senior Financial Analyst for Bosch in Anderson, South Carolina.
Jason displayed a distinctive enthusiasm for life. When he found a hobby, he was all in – from traveling to photography to baking bread to smoking meats. His love of travel began with annual family vacations, and grew through his college study abroad experience in Austria, rotational program with Bosch Corporation, and numerous adventures with his wife, sons, and friends.
Jason was a devoted family man. He always valued a healthy work-life balance in order to focus on his true inspiration: his wife and sons. Jason would often reflect on how he was profoundly changed by the birth of his sons, and he cherished each small milestone as they grew older. He was a truly kind soul, and he could not help but show that he cared deeply about his friends and family.
Jason never lost his “kid lens” and was in awe of the world and universe around him. His exuberant personality was contagious in conversation through his expressive face and waving arms. Throughout his battle with leukemia and then difficult bone marrow transplant journey, the medical staff would often comment on how polite and nice Jason always was, despite the hardships they knew he was enduring.
He is survived by his wife, Hai Pho; two sons, Ethan (5) and Aiden (2.5); parents, Roger and Sheryl; his brother, Cameron (Kristen); and nephew, Benjamin.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the medical team at the Emory Winship Cancer Institute for their care and compassion.
Jason will be so very missed by those who knew and loved him.
A private memorial service will be held at the family’s request. In lieu of sending flowers, please consider donating to Ethan and Aiden’s future educational goals via Hai’s Venmo account (@Hai-Pho) or through GoFundMe (https://gofund.me/7b4fa520).
Lori and Charlie Auerbach says
May your many special memories be a comfort to your family now and during the days ahead. Sending love to you all! Our hearts are so sad!!!
Larry Morton says
I only met Jason one time but could tell in 5 minutes that he was a remarkable family man and a truly good person. My condolences to his family.
Patrick J Connors says
I met Jason at Cedar Village apartments on MSU property. He was my sons roomy and studied business together. From the onset I felt my sons made a wise choice bringing him into the fold. Jason’s well grounded mannerism gave me peace of mind that he would meld well with my sons. We enjoyed several outings together and will miss his sincere and happy face. God Bless
Suzy Miller says
Jason left a legacy of kindness, generosity of spirit and lasting love, to be recalled and cherished throughout time. May his journey be beautiful, and may his loved ones know he is , now, just a lot more of his Shining Self! May peace be with his loved ones.
Shane Williams says
I met Jason through our work together at Robert Bosch. He was always so positive and encouraging. There was a calm; quiet confidence about him. I pray for peace and comfort for you as you go through this difficult time. May God fill your heart and mind with all the pleasant times you had with him.
Jennifer Tasker says
Roger, Sheryl, Cameron and family,
Wishing you comfort and peace in this unimaginable loss of Jason. I think of all of you often since our boys have grown and cherish the memories of our times together. God bless each of you.
Jennifer (Pettigrew) Tasker
Carlos Moreno says
Hai Pho and family,
Hard to believe and sad to accept. Blessings and comfort on this moments of sorrow.
Shelby Jarvis says
Praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Though I never got the chance to meet Jason I know how missed he will truly be to Hai and their boys. May God give the Haag family peace and strength.
Melissa Sullivan says
Grace and peace to you and Jason’s family. Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers during these trying times.
Csilla Lupu says
Dear Hai and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Jason at one of our Women @ Bosch events and he was a great guy. Smiling and laughing with our crazy bunch. He left us much too soon. I hope you can find comfort in friends and family. Wishing you all the best and to stay strong.
Christopher Letts says
I first met Jason at Michigan State while we were both at the business school studying finance. I’ll never forget first meeting Jason and being so struck at how much he appreciated and was fascinated by other cultures. I specifically remember him studying/traveling to Europe and coming back raving about its history and beauty with a passionate perspective that was almost contagious amongst us classmates. Just last month I was traveling in Europe and, in a quiet moment at the foot of lake Geneva, I recalled my undergrad conversations with Jason and thought just how right he was…
Although we haven’t crossed paths since our MSU days his kindness, curiosity and genuineness remains a strong imprint in my mind. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss and my heart breaks for your family. I know his legacy will continue through his wife and children. You all are in our deep thoughts and prayers.
Matt Maass says
I’m so saddened to hear about Jason!
I met him while studying abroad in Austria. He was such a stand-up, genuine person and all-around kind soul. Everyone always liked hanging out with Jason when we went on trips, hung out around Vienna or “studied” for our classes. We all had many good times and good laughs together, and I’m so glad I had a chance to get to know him.
My deepest sympathy to his wife, sons, parents and other family. May your memories of him bring you comfort now and in the future.
Kevin LeBlanc says
Jason lives on in my memory as perhaps the most genuinely well-intentioned man I’ve ever known. Always positive, always loyal, always nice, and always up for a laugh. Remembering the good ‘ol days when we were all in our first year at MSU, and in the years after, I saw how he had that same conscientiousness in his career and with Hai (who became his raison d’être). He can never be erased from our memories and our hearts. Requiescat in pace, Mr. Haag.