Kevin Timothy Haase passed away suddenly on June 30, 2025. He leaves behind a loving family and many friends who will deeply miss his intellect, humor, generosity, and adventurous spirit.
He is survived by his father, Timothy C. Haase; stepmother, Sue Haase; his mother, Marlene McCormick Guevara; his stepfather, Lt. Colonel George Guevara; his sister, Leanne Haase Goebel; his step-sisters: Jeanette Dominguez, Lori Rocha, and Amy Boone Mendelsohn; his step-brothers: Nick Boone, and George Guevara, Jr.; and his nephews: Richard T. Goebel and Kennan R. Goebel. He is also remembered fondly by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.
Kevin was born on March 6, 1971, at Lutheran Hospital in Wheatridge, Colorado, during a classic Colorado spring snowstorm. Perhaps that’s why he always loved the cold, snow, skiing, tubing, and any excuse to be outdoors.
From a young age, Kevin was curious about the world. He traveled extensively, beginning at the age of 8, with trips to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Austria. Later journeys took him to Japan, Russia, England, Italy, and beyond. He also loved riding his motorcycle across Colorado. He was deeply interested in other cultures and built friendships that spanned the globe.
Kevin’s academic path reflected his brilliant mind. He attended Marshdale Elementary and Evergreen Junior High in Colorado and graduated from Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio, Texas. He went on to earn a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1996—proudly becoming a “rocket scientist.”
During college, Kevin worked as a customer service representative at USAA, while his father worked in construction in Colorado during the summers. He also served steaks at a fine-dining restaurant in College Station. He was hardworking, resourceful, and always eager to learn.
Upon graduation, Kevin was hired by NASA at the Johnson Space Center. He worked on the International Space Station (ISS) program, including two overseas assignments at the ISS Mission Control Center in Moscow, where he provided direct support for astronauts aboard the station.
Later, Kevin joined DigitalGlobe (now Maxar), where he helped develop satellite tasking algorithms for aerial photography and earth imaging. He also worked with Soldyn Systems and Raytheon as a high-security clearance contractor on sensitive aerospace and defense projects.
In recent years, Kevin devoted himself to caring for his mother when she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and supporting his stepfather—roles he took on with compassion, patience, and commitment.
Kevin was a man of deep conviction, endless curiosity, and wide-ranging knowledge. He studied quantum physics, flight mechanics, woodworking, and more—but also had a passion for cars, cooking, sports, music, culture, and technology. He was the person you called with questions about anything because, as he said, he had a head filled with useless knowledge. He had a rare gift for engaging in thoughtful conversation with people from all walks of life.
He was an enthusiastic soccer fan and became an Arsenal supporter after attending matches in London. A lifelong Broncos fan, Kevin held season tickets for years and rarely missed a game, rain or shine. He also participated in a fantasy football league with close friends, where he often won, and they celebrated each season with a round of golf.
Kevin also loved to fly. One of his favorite trips was flying with friends to the legendary Oshkosh Air Show in Wisconsin. We like to think of him flying now, free and light, soaring into the unknown.
Kevin leaves a void in our hearts, our souls, and our lives. We will miss his wit, wisdom, big hugs, thoughtful conversations, and unwavering devotion to those he loved. “All go to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return,” the Bible states. Kevin, you are now Stardust.
A Celebration of Life for Kevin will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 1:00pm, at Cherry Valley Community Church, 9125 E Greenland Road, Franktown, Colorado 80116 (Off the Greenland exit on I-25, south of Larkspur).