George Lyle Harold

The oldest of seven boys, George was born in 1927 in Langdon, N.D. and grew up in Grand Forks and Minot, N.D.

Because of the death of his father at a young age, George felt responsible for all of his brothers, and possibly everyone else as well! He began his career as a baker in Billings, Mont., and, after 14 years of baking, learned appliance repair. He spent most of his working life at Eccles/Metro TV and Appliances in Moses Lake, where he retired in 1992.

George loved to build and create, and sold his clocks and curious gizmos at the farmers market in the summertime. Anyone who has seen his yard marvels at the slice of paradise he created on a small lot in Moses Lake, at the home he shared with Joanie, the love of his life, and his wife of 32 years.

His 10 grandchildren know him for his big hands and quirky sense of humor (he made a baseball cap with a valve stem from an old tire that read "Retired Airhead," and wore another cap with a building level that read "half a bubble off".

George also loved to bowl, and had recently learned lo bowl left-handed after years of work wore out his right arm. His teammates can describe the innovative bowling trophies he donated from his creations in the woodshop.

George was preceded in death by his brothers Vernon, Don, and Duane, and his first wife Marjeen, a son, Dale, and a daughter, Mary. His three surviving brothers, John, Ken, and Allan Harold describe him as the brother they looked up to, and the patriarch of the Harold family. His son, Neal, says he was the one who taught him to camp and fish and love the outdoors, and how to build and fix, and how to make do when that was what was best. He is also survived by three stepsons.

George was dearly loved and will be terribly missed by all. We love you George, Dad, and Grandpa and Great Grandpa!

A memorial service will be held at the Living Care Retirement Center Auditorium at 215 North 40th Avenue in Yakima at 2 p.m. on Friday May 23.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Heart Fund or Cancer Fund would be appreciated.