Frederick W. Shoop Sr., 56

Frederick W. Shoop Sr., 56, of Austin, died Friday, June 13, 2003, at his home.

He was born Feb. 2, 1947, in Lewistown, Pa., to Ional E. and Mary S. (Mohnasky) Shoop.

On April 8, 1966, he married Phyllis Maxine Bollinger in Burnham, Pa.

Fred loved motorcycles, collecting Civil War memorabilia and his dog, "Wiener Dog." Fred was retired from the United States Navy.

Survivors include his wife, Maxine Shoop, Austin; sons, Rob (Carla Slifka) Shoop, Meherrin, Va.; Fred Jr. (Dawn) Shoop, North Carolina; Eric (Deb Minnich) Shoop, Grand Meadow; Brian (Michele) Shoop, Austin; six grandchildren; sister, Barbara Parks, Lewiston, Pa.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home and one hour before the service on Tuesday.

Service: 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at the funeral home with Rev. Pat Toschak officiating. Casket bearers will be Eric Shoop, Kelly Robinson, Brandon Hoium, John Dulitz, Phil Felt and Jeremy Flink.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #91 and VFW Post #1216.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.

Mabel J. Haskin, 90

Mabel J. Haskin, 90, of Austin, died Friday, June 13, 2003, at St. Mark's Lutheran Home.

She was born June 13, 1913, to Brown and Lena (Siem) Knutson, in Ada, where she grew up and attended school.

In 1939, she moved to Austin and worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Meany.

On Jan. 20, 1946, she married Marvin Haskin in Austin. They farmed until 1965, when they moved back to Austin. In July 2002, Mabel moved to St Mark's Lutheran Home.

She was a charter member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church and was part of the Neighborhood Birthday Club. She was active in the Ladies Circle at church and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles.

Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Joy Haskin, Ridge Crest, Calif.; one grandson; sisters and brother-in-law, Gladys and Norman Erickson, Detroit Lakes; Corrine O'Neil, Redmond, Wash.; brother and sisters-in-law, Fern Knutson, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Roger and Kay Knutson, Washington; stepbrother and wife, Manley "Bud" and Alice Knutson, Inver Grove Heights; nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and three brothers.

Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. today, June 16, 2003, at the mortuary and Tuesday at the church for one hour before the service.

Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with the Rev. Glenn L. Monson officiating.

Interment: Oakwood Cemetery, Austin.

Funeral Home: Clasen-Jordan Mortuary, Austin.

Memorials: To Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Austin.

David R. Averbook, 92

David Raphael Averbook, 92, from North Miami, Fla., died June 9, 2003, after complications from a stroke. He was originally from Duluth, Minn.

David is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mae Usem Averbook; his sister, Anita Ravage of New York City; and his three devoted sons Daniel (Ellen) from Miami Beach, Arthur of Hollywood, Charles (Debbie) Averbook from Boca Raton and Roz Sherman Averbook from North Miami Beach. He was adored by his seven beautiful grandchildren, Sara, Margo (Yechiel), Amy, Rebecca, Joseph, Jennifer and Michael Averbook.

David spent the majority of his career in Austin, Minn., where he was an inspirational community leader and was the president of many organizations including the Rotary Club, Toastmaster Club, Civic Music Association, PTA, Board of Realtors, Jewish Welfare Fund, and Parks & Recreation Assoc. He also was on the Board of Directors of the Austin Country Club, the Planning Commission, YMCA, Boy Scouts, and the Minnesota Hotel Association. David had a variety of different businesses including the Averbooks Department store, Averbook Realty, Austin Hotel, the Alcove restaurant, but his favorite was Raphael's Stained Glass, a business he started after retiring at 60 and moving to Florida. The business in Miami Shores on Biscayne Blvd. grew to become the largest stained glass studio in Miami for almost 20 years, when he finally retired again at 80. David still has his stained glass creations all over Miami and the Caribbean.

David was gifted with a photographic memory which he inherited from his father, Joseph M. Averbook, who lived to be 96 and an incredible gift of musical ability he inherited from his mother, Anna Averbook, who lived to 105. David could enthusiastically play anything by ear on the piano and organ. He also was an accomplished artist and sculptor and an expert handyman. In his earlier adult life, he enjoyed bowling, golf and was the intramural ping pong champ at the University of Minnesota. He was a wordsmith and could solve the toughest anagrams. At 85, he quickly learned the computer and became the resident graphic artist at Bayview Towers where he had been living the last 28 years with Mae in North Miami. David's keen sense of humor, music, charity and good deeds impressed everyone.

Memorial services were conducted June 11 in North Miami Beach, Fla. Internment was at Mt. Nebo in Miami. In lieu of flowers, memorials and donations may be made to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. To contact Mae Usem Averbook, please e-mail her at dayvav@aol.com