Harold Poore
March 17, 2014
Harold Poore, 85, was born in Beaconsfield, Iowa on May 14, 1928, the son of Alvin and Kathryn Poore. He passed away March 17, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Harold and his seven siblings were raised on a farm in rural Iowa. He met Beverly Nixon at the University of Iowa while working at the Mad Hatter Tea Room, and they were united in marriage April 9, 1949. Harold was the Daycare Program Manager for the Iowa Department of Human Services for many years.
Harold was a man of strong faith who quietly modeled Christianity every day of his life. He was active in his community as well as his church, Highland Park Christian Church, where he was a member for more than 50 years.
Harold was very artistic and musical. He loved animals, traveling - visiting every state and several countries - and taking pictures. Harold was an avid Hawkeye fan and enjoyed playing cards.
He was a kind, loving husband, father, and grandfather who cherished his family. Harold will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Harold is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Beverly Nixon Poore; children, Michael (Jennifer) Poore, Karen (David) Williams, and Susan Howell; his grandchildren, Candace Adair, Lyndsey Russell, Benjamin Poore, Michael Williams, Timothy Williams, Jacqueline Howell, and Nicholas Howell; seven great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends. In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his siblings, Marjorie Knutson, Dwight Poore, Wesley Poore, Alberta Reed, Arthur Poore, Edwin Poore, and Edith De Haan.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Highland Park Christian Church, 4260 NW 6th Drive in Des Moines, with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Highland Park Christian Church in loving memory of Harold.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Rick Hickman
03/23/2014
I met Harold seveal years ago at a Civil War Roundtable meeting. I found we had much in common as I own a farm just northeast of Beaconsfield and knew several of Harolds friends and classmates. Reasoner and McAlexander to name a couple. I very much enjoyed knowing Harold. He was a fine gentleman and I will miss him. My prayers and best wishes go out to his family.
Richard & Barbara Holland
03/20/2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Beverly and the family. Harold was a cousin we could always count on. He was an example of inspiration and strength to the family.
Sue Ilax
03/20/2014
Karen, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at his difficult time. I wish you peace and comfort. Take care.
Jan Manning
03/20/2014
My memories of Harold will always be of a strong and loving man. I never saw him in a bad mood, he was truly one of a kind. I will miss him very much. Much love to Bev, Suzie and all of Harold's family.
Harold Templeman (rich Harold)
03/18/2014
I was saddened to read about Harold's passing this morning. He was a long time friend and a great fellow employee. Harold and I hit it right off, maybe because we were both Harold. He was always someone your could depend upon and did his job without having to be told what to be done. I will miss getting to seem him. But will always remember the joy and warmth he brought to my life. I am sorry but we leave tomorrow for a trip to the Washington D.C. area so won't be able to make the funeral but I will be thinking of Harold, you and your family. While we teased each other back and forth about rich Harold and Poore Harold, he was never poor Harold to me.
Rev. Craig Robertson
03/18/2014
I find it hard to say goodbye to my friend Harold. I know that he and I had a fun time one winter working at Merle Hay Mall doing Santa Clause together. I and my brother Curt played Santa and Harold and Beverly worked the camera. I will miss seeing him at HPCC. His faith was an inspiration. My family sends their prayers out to the Poore family. I know I will see him again in heaven and he will be healed. God bless
Becky DeGroot Irons
03/18/2014
Thinking of you with love and sympathy.