Harold L Totten

He was 99 years young. Hal was born in Kansas but spent most of his life in the pacific N.W. He graduated from mead high school at 17 years old and joined the army. Before his 18th birthday he was in Germany and on the beaches of Normandy and then was in Europe for 6 years. Hal received a medal of honor, a Victory medal. Good conduct medal, European American middle eastern medal, and sharpshooter, Hal was one of many few left from WW 2.

Upon returning, he married Betty, and they had 60 years together, Hal worked as a Foreman for Kaiser mead for over 30 years. After Betty passed, he retired and Purchased property on the Pend Oreille River where he spent 25 years kayaking, riding his bike, and working in his yard. Hal made friends wherever he went.

I met Hal and Betty in 1958, He was a great friend and mentor. We will miss him very much. Hal was part of our family for 65 years. Hal will be missed by all the lives he touched.

To my very good friend-

We have all had many friends throughout our lives, but only a few of those friends we would call a good friend. When I think of my good friends, I think about you. Your consideration, honesty, and how you were always able to make people laugh and smile.

We don’t know why you had to go but we know that we will miss you so.

With your happy smile, your sense of fun, we can't take it in, that you are gone.

You brought joy to every light you touched, and you are missed, so very much

But a beautiful soul will live on forever and memories of you will always be treasured. Now your spirit has been set free, to be held with God for eternity. Enfolded in love, as you soar on high but for a while, we must say goodbye. So, rest in peace, free from all pain, till we meet in heaven, united again.