In Loving Memory Of Harold Clifford Close who was born September 27, 1932 at the farm near Sonningdale, SK and passed away Into The Presence Of The Lord, November 21, 2014 at North Battleford, SK. Harold is survived by his wife, Iris; daughter, Trena; son Trevor; sister Elaine Anderson & her children: Marti, Jon, Doreen & Tennille; nephew John Close and their families; sister-in-law, Helen Close; step-sisters Doreen and Shirley. Harold was predeceased by his parents Roy & Merle Close, brother, Forrest & infant sister, June Close; step-father, Mervil Jackson & step-sister, Joyce; brother-in-law, Jerry Anderson. The Funeral Service was held Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from Sonningdale Community Hall, Sonningdale, SK. with Rev. Arnold Hemmerling and Rev. Martyn Crabtree officiating. The Eulogy was given by Dale Sharp. Gifts of Music by Pianist ~ Trevor Close; Special Music ~ Wilf & Joan Rice: 鈥淒on鈥檛 Overlook Salvation鈥� and 鈥淚 Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You鈥�; Processional - 鈥淗ere I Am鈥� - The Hoppers and Hymn Selections: 鈥淛ust Over In the Glory Land鈥�, 鈥淲hat A Day That Will Be鈥� and 鈥淚鈥檒l Meet You In The Morning鈥�; Recessional ~ 鈥淪houtin鈥� Time鈥�: The Hoppers. The pallbearers were Jim Schultz, Murray Gray, Leonard Schultz, Graham Taylor, Bill Schultz & Wesley Close. Memorials are requested to Samaritan鈥檚 Purse, Sonningdale Pentecostal Church (to Missions), c/o: Box 17, Sonningdale, SK S0K 4B0. Interment took place at Sonningdale Cemetery, Sonningdale, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306)446-4200
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EULOGY
Harold was born on the family farm near Sonningdale, Sept. 27, 1932. He attended Gunness School and then went to school in town in the United Church basement. One year he was able to attend Bethel Bible Institute in Saskatoon. He also took a memorable road trip to Texas with his brother in his early years. Harold loved farming and took over the family farm where his patience, creativity, work ethics, integrity and sense of humour helped him to be successful. He took his last crop off at 80 and sold the farm and retired to North Battleford in June, 2013. On Nov. 8, 1969, he married Iris Mansell in Richmond, BC. One of their honeymoon stops was the Grand Canyon where Harold said he鈥檇 be able to spit a mile. They raised two children, Trena and Trevor, on the farm where he would play ball with them after supper; made high jump poles out of fence posts and helped make forts in the trees. The family enjoyed many trips out to BC, also trips to Minnesota, the Black Hills and Disneyland. The family attended Sonningdale Pentecostal Church where Harold was treasurer for 54 years as well as a board member. He did volunteer work around town when needed and was on the Eagle Creek Rec. Board. Harold enjoyed carpentry work, building desks for the family, kitchen cabinets and their bedroom suite. Music was a great love of Harold鈥檚. He sang tenor in the 鈥淪onningdale Quartet鈥� and loved going to gospel concerts. For 16 years, he attended the Gospel Music Celebration at Red Deer, AB. Harold was a committed Christian, having accepted the Lord as his Savior in his younger years. He tried to live his life as God would have wanted him to. He believed in the work of missions and supported various mission works around the world. In Harold鈥檚 words, 鈥淭he best experience of my life鈥s salvation鈥�. We will truly miss him, but we know where he is and we will see him again.听
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CARD OF THANKS
The family would like to express their thanks to the Third Floor Nurses at Battlefords Union Hospital & all the friends and family who came to visit. The food, flowers and cards were much appreciated. We would also like to thank Bob MacKay and staff for their assistance at this time.
