Harold Gable
September 30, 2009
Harold W. Gable, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center. The body has been cremated and memorial visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2009 at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A prayer service will begin at 3 p.m. with military honors to follow. Private family inurnment will occur at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery at a later date.
Harold was born May 12, 1931 in Des Moines, the son of Orville and Elsie (Parkin) Gable. He was a Navy Veteran who proudly served his country in the Korean War. Harold retired from the Des Moines Fire Department in 1987 after many faithful years of service. He was not only a hero to our community, but also to his family. Harold was a member of the Des Moines Firefighters Association Local 4 and Force-1 Federation of Retired City Employees. He was a dedicated Iowa Hawkeye and Drake Women’s Basketball fan, and Lincoln High School Alumni Supporter. But above all else, Harold was a strong and true Chicago Cubs fan, even through the rough times. Harold also enjoyed golfing, reading, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren.
Harold is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (Tom) Fontanini of Des Moines, Kay (Chuck) Fargo of Carlisle and Susan (Kevin) Turk of Des Moines; son, Terry Gable of Des Moines; his seven grandchildren, Angela Fontanini-Axelrod (Michael) of Eau Claire, WI, Miranda Fontanini-Okland (Gary) of Kansas City, KS, Kelli Turk of Des Moines, Megan Fontanini (fiance, Douglas Smith) of Des Moines, Dustin Fargo (Sara) of Ankeny, Bradley Turk of Des Moines and Kristin Turk of Des Moines; his great-grandchildren, Henry Axelrod of Eau Claire, WI, Linliey Okland of Kansas City, KS, George Axelrod of Eau Claire, WI and Emersan Fargo of Ankeny; sister, Evelyn (John) Matalone of Topeka, KS; brother, Thomas (Joyce) Gable of Hot Springs, Arkansas and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marie L. (Larson) Gable; his parents; infant brother, Orville and sister, MaryAnn Lehman.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Harold.
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Mike and Lolie
10/02/2009
Kay we are so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know that our thoughts
and prayers are with you and your family.
If you need anything, please let us know.
Sue
10/01/2009
Here's the on-line obituary.