In loving memory of

Harold Henry Penrose
December 25, 1921 - February 9, 2013

Harold H. Penrose, 91, of Maquoketa, Iowa, died on Saturday, February 9, 2013, at the Maquoketa Care Center in Maquoketa, Iowa.

A celebration of Harold's life will be held at 10 A.M., Thursday, February 14, 2013, from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M. on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 from the Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Maquoketa, Iowa, with military honors.

Harold Henry Penrose was born on December 25, 1921 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Harris Samuel and Agnes Marie (Parmer) Penrose. He grew up in Maquoketa and was a 1940 graduate of Maquoketa High School. He married Esther Hardin on October 16, 1940 in Lyons, Iowa, and began taking flying lessons in Moline, Illinois shortly thereafter. He then joined the Air Force where served during World War II.

Upon receiving his honorable discharge, Harold joined the Penrose family business in Maquoketa alongside his father, Harris, and brother-in-law, Roy Morehead. The family had owned and operated Penrose Hardware, Tire and Battery Store in Maquoketa as well the Timber City Oil Company and Penrose Family Farms. Harold's main role among many was that of overseeing the Penrose Tire Station.

Harold and Esther had lived in Maquoketa, and in 1965 purchased a home in Bellevue, and years later returned to Maquoketa, maintaining a home in Bellevue to this day. While living in Bellevue they attended the Bellevue Presbyterian Church and while in Maquoketa they attended the East Iron Hill Community Church. Harold was a member of the Bellevue American Legion Post #273.

Harold enjoyed the water, boating and fishing on the Mississippi River. He had his pilot's license and liked to fly.

Those left to honor Harold's memory include his wife, Esther Penrose of Maquoketa, IA; a son, Harris "Butch" (Bonnie) Penrose of Rancho Cordova, CA; 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Eleanor Morehead.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Harold H. Penrose memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

Fred And Cindy Hoffman wrote on Feb 16, 2013:

"I was very saddened to learn of Harold's passing. He and Esther were great friends of my parents while I was growing up in the 1960s. I have nothing but fond memories."

Chris & Dan Ledding wrote on Feb 15, 2013:

"So saddened to hear of Harold's passing. Esther, you and the family will be in our thoughts and prayers. God's blessings and our love to you!"

Dale Caraway wrote on Feb 14, 2013:

"Lovell and I would sometimes run into Harold and Esther at "Bluff Lake Restaurant". We had fun having a drink or two before dinner with these nice, and fun, folks."

kitchen staff wrote on Feb 14, 2013:

"The dietary staff at MCC send their sympathy. We will miss Mr. Perfect! "

Mary Jo Harris wrote on Feb 13, 2013:

"So sorry for you loss Esther. We always cherish the fond memories we have from the nights we would see you & Harold at 2nd Street. Harold was awesome with our children. He will be missed & if you ever need anything let us know. ~Mary Jo & Phil Harris"

PHYLLIS CURRENT wrote on Feb 13, 2013:

" WHAT A SURPRISE TO SEE YOU AND HAROLD AT THE NURSING HOME LAST SUMMER. I AND CARROLL ENJOYED YOU BOTH SO MUCH WHEN WE WORKED AT SPRUCE CREEK. I REMEMBER THE TIME I WAS FISHING AND i CAUGHT A FISH AND HAD IT ON MY POLE TO GET CARROLL TO REMOVE THE FISH;, BUT WHEN I GOT BACK TO THE CAMPER IT WAS GONE, WE WENT TO FIND THE FISH AND HAROLD HAD CAME TO THE PARK AND RUN OVER THE FISH. DID WE ALL HAVE A LAUGH ON THAT. YOU BOTH WERE VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE TO KNOW AND I AM GLAD I AM ONE OF THEM. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. PHYLLIS CURRENT."

John & Judy Stein wrote on Feb 13, 2013:

"We would like to extend our sympathy to Harold's family on his passing. We remember him as a great guy with a wonderful sense of humor. Mat God bless his soul and love him as we did."

Mike and Jane Wittman wrote on Feb 12, 2013:

"Esther, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sad to hear of Harold's passing. You two are always a joy to visit with."

Ingrid (Hayes) Teboe wrote on Feb 12, 2013:

"Thinking of all of you. My family and yours has been intertwined for generations. Butch, I'm so sorry for your loss."

Ruth Anne (Kennedy) Schroeder wrote on Feb 11, 2013:

"Esther, I have very fond memories of the years when you were our neighbors on Emma Court. In fact, Harold took me up for my very first airplane ride. It is an experience I will never forget. My thoughts and prayers are with you."

Tom Rohwedder wrote on Feb 11, 2013:

"Esther, I have such happy and fun memories of the times we spent together and will always cherish those days we spent at Spruce Creek with you guys. Please accept my sympathy for you and your family. God Bless , Tom Rohwedder"

Tanya Roeder wrote on Feb 11, 2013:

"Esther- My heart sank when I heard the news that Harold had died. I have so many amazing memories of my childhood with you and Harold...spending the night is by far the best one! Camping, roasting marshmellows, frying fish and of course Bluff Lake...there are just too many. Having been such great friends with my grandparents there were times when I could have claimed all 4 of you as my grandparents! He was so funny and his smile was a mile wide. I'm sure Poko and Grandma were waiting for him up there to get the party started! My love to you and my prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Love, Tanya"