He married Alice Heeres on June 1, 1945, and they shared 42 years of marriage together. They raised three children: Sandra (Bill) Alward, Barbara (Jack) Gebott, and James (Judith) Jansen. Sandra, Bill, and Jack all preceded Harold in death. They had six grandchildren, whom he adored and loved to talk about, and then had 18 great-grandchildren.
Harold belonged to the Ellsworth Christian Reformed Church most of his life. He served as deacon and elder. He was a loving, caring, and compassionate husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Harold worked for the Ellsworth Farmers Exchange Co-op for 39 years, starting as a truck driver and working his way to manager. Harold and Alice did some traveling, and he enjoyed his family very much.
His wife Alice departed this life for her heavenly home on May 9, 1987. Harold met Eleanor (Van Beek, Poll), an old friend, and they were married November 12, 1988. They lived in Ellsworth fourteen years, wintered in Texas, then moved to Hudsonville, Michigan.
He was blessed with more children (that is, step-children): Ed (Lois) Poll, Ben (Linda) Poll, Ruth (Don) Uitvlugt, Virginia (James) Schreur, Barbara Poll, and Daniel (Maribeth) Poll. He had 25 step-grandchildren and 30+ step-great-grandchildren.
Harold and Eleanor enjoyed traveling, camping in their trailer, and wintering in Texas. Harold was very active. He enjoyed golf, bowling, and best of all, he loved to play horseshoes. He was very good and had the trophies to prove it. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2021 at First Christian Reformed Church of Hudsonville, 5486 32nd St., Hudsonville, MI 49426, with visitation from 10:00-10:45 a.m. prior to service.
In honor of Harold, contributions may be made to Emmanuel Hospice or First CRC of Hudsonville. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.cookcaresgrandville.com.
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