Kern County CA Obituary Project Obituaries..... Hashim, Hannah Mary October 22 2004
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The Bakersfield Californian 
Hannah Mary Hashim
Services: Friday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m.

Hannah Mary Hashim At rest October 22, 2004 in Reno, Nevada following an 
outing with the St. Vincent de Paul Seniors. Born September 3, 1921 in 
Bakersfield, CA to the late Charles Thomas and Matilda Badran Hashim. She is 
survived by her sisters, Violet H. Hashim of Bakersfield and Rose M. Sarquis 
of Modesto, CA; sister-in-law, Leona Hashim of Bakersfield; and brother-in-
law, Jack Chapman of Madison, CT; nephews, Charles Hashim II (Valerie), Ron 
Hashim, Mark Hashim (Darisa), Scott Hashim (Loretta), Paul Hashim, John Hashim 
(Patricia), Ernie Hashim (Barbara), and Michael Hashim, all of Bakersfield, 
Gregory Sarquis of Modesto, Jon Sarquis (Terri) of Ahwahnee, CA, Jeffrey 
Chapman (Marsha) of Dublin, CA, John Chapman (Ann) of Bradenton, FL, and Major 
Jay Chapman (Major Kris) of Harker Heights, TX; and nieces, Karen May 
(Christopher) of Modesto, Donna Harper of Walnut Creek, Joan Burbank of 
Bakersfield, Janien McGowan (Scott) of Bakersfield, and Janice Pirrazolli 
(Ron) of Hamden, CT, Jill Sam (John) of Trumbull, CT; many great-nieces & 
great-nephews also survive Ms. Hashim. She is preceded in death by her 
brother, Ernest A. Hashim; sister, Jeanette E. Chapman and brother-in-law, 
Armen V. Sarquis. 

Hannah graduated from East Bakersfield High School and worked several years in 
the family businesses, Hashims Dress Shop and the Mission Dress Shop. She was 
also employed by Mercy Hospital here. During World War II she amassed 5000 
hours as a USO Hostess.

In 1956 she moved to San Francisco, initially employed by Livingstons 
Department Store. She soon began her career with Bank of America working in 
the BankAmericard Lost and Stolen Division and most recently as Investigator 
in the Fraud Division. She retired from Bank of America in 1991.

For the last 13 years Hannah was a regular volunteer at St. Marys Medical 
Center through the Auxiliary Gift Shop. Hannah was an active and dedicated 
member of several San Francisco organizations including the Italian Catholic 
Federation-Branch 50, Breakfast Club of San Francisco, and Young Ladies 
Institute. She had been a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Parish for over 40 
years and was enjoying her participation in their Seniors Group when she 
passed. Her family and the many dear friends whose lives she touched will miss 
Hannahs energy, generosity, and caring nature.

Locally, a Memorial Mass will be said for Hannah at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, 
November 12, 2004, at St. Josephs Catholic Church, 1515 Baker Street, 
Bakersfield. Mission Family Funeral Home, Bakersfield, is handling funeral and 
burial arrangements. The graveside service will be private. In lieu of 
flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to St. Josephs 
Catholic Church, Bakersfield, CA 93305 or St. Jude Childrens Research 
Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.


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