WASHTA, Iowa -- Harold F. McDermott, 92, of Washta died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, Iowa.
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Harold was born on October 1, 1917 in Anthon, Iowa and died on October 12, 2009 in Cherokee, Iowa, ( from Debbie Wright Courtright-Cherokee, Iowa; daughter of Anna Ellen King Wright, granddaughter of AJ King and Mary Alice McDermott King).
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U.S. Navy Veteran..... Harold F. McDermott, 92, of Washta died Monday, October 12, 2009, at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, Iowa. Services were held at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Anthon, Iowa, with the Rev. Terry Roder officiating. Burial was made in Mount St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at Anthon, with military graveside honors provided by the American Legion McNiff Post 389 of Anthon
Harold Francis McDermott was born at Anthon, Iowa, October 1, 1917, the son of Edward and Theresa (McKenna) McDermott. He grew up and was educated in the Anthon area. He married Loy Van Buskirk July 3, 1939, at Le Mars, Iowa. Later that year, the couple moved to California. Harold served his country in the U.S. Navy from January 9, 1945, until March 17, 1946, as a petty officer 3rd class.
They later returned to Iowa, where they farmed in the Mapleton, Iowa, area. In 1984, he retired and they moved to Washta. Harold loved his life's work as a farmer. He also found pleasure in playing cards, painting, and telling jokes, utilizing his Irish sense of humor. He especially enjoyed working with the Schleis and Feddersen Auction Company as their ringman. His military service brought him great pride, but his deepest sense of pride was found in his beloved family. Anyone who knew him will understand and recall their memories of the special man that he was.
Survivors include Loy, his bride of 70 years; one daughter, Donna Hoag; two sons, Lyn McDermott and Larry McDermott; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Leona Busby-Slausen, and Irene Gardia; a special cousin, Joseph McDermott; nieces, nephews and other cousins; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Leonard; an infant brother, William; sisters, Loretta Beeson, Mary Smith and Lucille Muehl-Cassou; a son-in-law, Don Hoag; and a grandson, Dean Hoag.
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Harold was born on October 1, 1917 in Anthon, Iowa and died on October 12, 2009 in Cherokee, Iowa, ( from Debbie Wright Courtright-Cherokee, Iowa; daughter of Anna Ellen King Wright, granddaughter of AJ King and Mary Alice McDermott King).
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U.S. Navy Veteran..... Harold F. McDermott, 92, of Washta died Monday, October 12, 2009, at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, Iowa. Services were held at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Anthon, Iowa, with the Rev. Terry Roder officiating. Burial was made in Mount St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at Anthon, with military graveside honors provided by the American Legion McNiff Post 389 of Anthon
Harold Francis McDermott was born at Anthon, Iowa, October 1, 1917, the son of Edward and Theresa (McKenna) McDermott. He grew up and was educated in the Anthon area. He married Loy Van Buskirk July 3, 1939, at Le Mars, Iowa. Later that year, the couple moved to California. Harold served his country in the U.S. Navy from January 9, 1945, until March 17, 1946, as a petty officer 3rd class.
They later returned to Iowa, where they farmed in the Mapleton, Iowa, area. In 1984, he retired and they moved to Washta. Harold loved his life's work as a farmer. He also found pleasure in playing cards, painting, and telling jokes, utilizing his Irish sense of humor. He especially enjoyed working with the Schleis and Feddersen Auction Company as their ringman. His military service brought him great pride, but his deepest sense of pride was found in his beloved family. Anyone who knew him will understand and recall their memories of the special man that he was.
Survivors include Loy, his bride of 70 years; one daughter, Donna Hoag; two sons, Lyn McDermott and Larry McDermott; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Leona Busby-Slausen, and Irene Gardia; a special cousin, Joseph McDermott; nieces, nephews and other cousins; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Leonard; an infant brother, William; sisters, Loretta Beeson, Mary Smith and Lucille Muehl-Cassou; a son-in-law, Don Hoag; and a grandson, Dean Hoag.
WASHTA, Iowa -- Harold F. McDermott, 92, of Washta died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009, at Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, Iowa.
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Harold was born on October 1, 1917 in Anthon, Iowa and died on October 12, 2009 in Cherokee, Iowa, ( from Debbie Wright Courtright-Cherokee, Iowa; daughter of Anna Ellen King Wright, granddaughter of AJ King and Mary Alice McDermott King).
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U.S. Navy Veteran..... Harold F. McDermott, 92, of Washta died Monday, October 12, 2009, at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, Iowa. Services were held at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Anthon, Iowa, with the Rev. Terry Roder officiating. Burial was made in Mount St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at Anthon, with military graveside honors provided by the American Legion McNiff Post 389 of Anthon
Harold Francis McDermott was born at Anthon, Iowa, October 1, 1917, the son of Edward and Theresa (McKenna) McDermott. He grew up and was educated in the Anthon area. He married Loy Van Buskirk July 3, 1939, at Le Mars, Iowa. Later that year, the couple moved to California. Harold served his country in the U.S. Navy from January 9, 1945, until March 17, 1946, as a petty officer 3rd class.
They later returned to Iowa, where they farmed in the Mapleton, Iowa, area. In 1984, he retired and they moved to Washta. Harold loved his life's work as a farmer. He also found pleasure in playing cards, painting, and telling jokes, utilizing his Irish sense of humor. He especially enjoyed working with the Schleis and Feddersen Auction Company as their ringman. His military service brought him great pride, but his deepest sense of pride was found in his beloved family. Anyone who knew him will understand and recall their memories of the special man that he was.
Survivors include Loy, his bride of 70 years; one daughter, Donna Hoag; two sons, Lyn McDermott and Larry McDermott; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Leona Busby-Slausen, and Irene Gardia; a special cousin, Joseph McDermott; nieces, nephews and other cousins; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Leonard; an infant brother, William; sisters, Loretta Beeson, Mary Smith and Lucille Muehl-Cassou; a son-in-law, Don Hoag; and a grandson, Dean Hoag.
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Harold was born on October 1, 1917 in Anthon, Iowa and died on October 12, 2009 in Cherokee, Iowa, ( from Debbie Wright Courtright-Cherokee, Iowa; daughter of Anna Ellen King Wright, granddaughter of AJ King and Mary Alice McDermott King).
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U.S. Navy Veteran..... Harold F. McDermott, 92, of Washta died Monday, October 12, 2009, at the Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, Iowa. Services were held at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Anthon, Iowa, with the Rev. Terry Roder officiating. Burial was made in Mount St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at Anthon, with military graveside honors provided by the American Legion McNiff Post 389 of Anthon
Harold Francis McDermott was born at Anthon, Iowa, October 1, 1917, the son of Edward and Theresa (McKenna) McDermott. He grew up and was educated in the Anthon area. He married Loy Van Buskirk July 3, 1939, at Le Mars, Iowa. Later that year, the couple moved to California. Harold served his country in the U.S. Navy from January 9, 1945, until March 17, 1946, as a petty officer 3rd class.
They later returned to Iowa, where they farmed in the Mapleton, Iowa, area. In 1984, he retired and they moved to Washta. Harold loved his life's work as a farmer. He also found pleasure in playing cards, painting, and telling jokes, utilizing his Irish sense of humor. He especially enjoyed working with the Schleis and Feddersen Auction Company as their ringman. His military service brought him great pride, but his deepest sense of pride was found in his beloved family. Anyone who knew him will understand and recall their memories of the special man that he was.
Survivors include Loy, his bride of 70 years; one daughter, Donna Hoag; two sons, Lyn McDermott and Larry McDermott; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Leona Busby-Slausen, and Irene Gardia; a special cousin, Joseph McDermott; nieces, nephews and other cousins; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Leonard; an infant brother, William; sisters, Loretta Beeson, Mary Smith and Lucille Muehl-Cassou; a son-in-law, Don Hoag; and a grandson, Dean Hoag.
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