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Harold Hurst Obituary

Harold Joseph Hurst Laingsburg Harold Hurst, age 77, of Laingsburg, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Memorial Healthcare Center in Owosso. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Duaine H. Pamment officiating. Family will meet with friends on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-8 p.m.. at St. Isidore's. A Rosary will be prayed on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Burial will take place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Harold was born on January 31, 1932 in Laingsburg, the son of Michael Joseph and Helen Ameila (Baldwin) Hurst. He graduated from Laingsburg High School, Class of 1950. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On October 29, 1955 Harold married Janice Wauvle at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Laingsburg. Harold was retired from General Motors and was a lifelong farmer. He was an usher at St. Isidore's for over 50 years. He loved to farm and garden, attend all of his grandkids sporting events and 4-H shows and he was a charter member of the Laingsburg Community Singers since 1976. Harold is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janice; seven children, Randy (Jill) Hurst, Debbie (Larry) Earl, Mike (Pam) Hurst, Gary (Diana) Hurst, Tim (Gwenda) Hurst. all of Laingsburg, Shawn (Lisa) Hurst of Owosso and Tom (Shannon) Hurst of Elsie; 23 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; brothers, John Hurst and Jim (Marie) Hurst; brother-in-law, Ken Brink; sisters-in-law, Jean (Leo) Canning and Judy (Stan) Blackledge; and many, many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Mabel Bauman, Raymond (Caye) Hurst, Clarence (Lorraine) Hurst, Kate Wurm and Margaret Brink. Memorials can be made to Laingsburg Community Singers, St. Isidore's or Autism Awareness. Online condolences can be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Suburban Life Publications on Mar. 30, 2009.

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Valerie Vert

April 3, 2009

Dearest Gwenda and Tim, I only knew about Harold from what you told me in our e-mails but we have shared so many other thoughts and I am so sorry for your loss. There will be bright days ahead, he will see to that. Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your wonderful family. With much love to you all, Aloha, Valerie and Roger (and the kittens! almost brand new, 6 mos old now) Hugs to all. Valerie

Edith Watts

March 30, 2009

Dear Janice and family
So sorry of your loss of Harold whom I know you have spent the best years of your life with. He came from a wonderful family and was a wonderful human being. He was a hard working man and I always thought of you and him whenever I came to Laingsburg or drove by your home in Laingsburg. I think the one thing I remember is the barn across the road. Of course that is gone now, but remember it when I would go past it when I was younger. I enjoyed the time when Mother and I spent our lunch time together with you and Harold in the resturant across from where my mother lived on one of my visits back to Michigan. We had some interesting conversation. He is at peace and May God Bless him and you and your family. Edith

Karen Mallon

March 30, 2009

Dear Janice and Family,
We are deeply sadden to hear of Harold's passing.
I will miss seeing him on the porch this summer, he always waved as I was speeding by on an errand. I came to look forward to his friendly wave and smile. He sure had a way of making you feel special.
May God's garden grow brighter now that his light shines on.

With deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Karen Mallon and Family

Dan, Carmen and Mallory Woodbury

March 30, 2009

Dear Hurst Family,

We loved Harold very much. He was one of the kindest people that we have ever known. He was a wonderful example of the Catholic faith and practiced it by example in his everyday life. We will miss him greatly, and our lives are richer for having known him. Much love and prayers to you all.
Dan, Carmen and Mallory Woodbury

March 30, 2009

Dear Janice and family,
I was so sorry to learn that Harold had passed away this past weekend.
I will miss him very much.
He always had a smile and a hug for me.
The last time I saw him I asked how he was doing and was surprised when he answered back.
His voice was just above a whisper.
He told me he was okay but wanted his voice back.
He has it back now.

Love to all and my condolences,
Linda Van Buren

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