Morris L. Hasson

Morris "Mo" L. Hasson, 85, passed away Thursday, May 7 in Dallas, Texas. Born in Seattle, Washington, Mo lived a life defined by love, laughter, resilience, and devotion to his family and community. Mo was born and came of age in Seattle, WA where he began his studies at the University of Washington before answering his country's call to service. He served proudly as a medic in the United States Army for eight years, which brought him to Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio where he met the love of his life, Susan Scharlack, married 1963. Together, they owned and operated Hasson's Jewelers for over three decades — first in Nashville, Tennessee, and later in Richardson, Texas. Mo was a man of many passions — a perfectly aged scotch, a beautifully crafted timepiece, and his ‘57 Thunderbird. He followed the Dallas Cowboys and NASCAR with equal enthusiasm, had a keen eye for fashion and collectibles, and took genuine satisfaction in fixing whatever needed fixing. Beyond his personal interests, Mo gave generously of his time and talents. He served as President of his synagogue and President of his car club, and was an active member of the Rotary Club. In his later years, he joined his wife as a volunteer at local voting centers. Mo faced life's greatest challenges with quiet courage. He survived lymphatic cancer, and when pancreatic cancer came, he met it with characteristic resolve. He lived with that diagnosis for over a year, participating in clinical studies to help advance treatment options for others. Those who knew Mo will remember his sharp wit, his warm smile, and the way he made everyone around him feel seen and cared for. Mo is survived by his beloved wife, Susan, and their children, Kathryn, Steven (Karen), and Mark (Karen). He was a cherished grandfather to Steven (Liz), Daniel (Tori), Jeremy, Hannah, Simone (Ethan), Dena, Sarah, and Matthew, and a proud great-grandfather to four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Evelyn Hasson, and by his son-in-law, Richard Levy, beloved husband of Kathryn. A graveside service will be held at Restland Funeral Home at 10:30 am on Sunday, May 10th. The service will be livestreamed at this link: https://meet.google.com/pfz-mzye-yrv?hs=224.

Morris L. Hasson

September 24, 1940 - May 7, 2026