Harold R. Bomgardner, formerly of West Chester Harold R. Bomgardner, 83, of Downingtown, formerly of West Chester, died Monday, July 22, 2013, at his home. He was the husband of the late Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bomgardner, who died in 1996. Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Jacob Henry and Annie Yorty Bomgardner. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954. He graduated in 1959 from Penn State University with a B.S. in horticulture. Over the years he was employed by Styers Nursery, Waterloo Gardens and Whiteland West Apartments. He was a member of Grove United Methodist Church where he was active in the Elderberries senior citizens group. Harold was an outgoing person who loved his family and enjoyed people. He was also an avid reader and had a passion for plants. Harold is survived by his children, Timothy W. and Richard S. Bomgardner, both of Downingtown, and Christopher P. Bomgardner and his wife Dorothy McMichael and their son Christian Jonas Bomgardner, all of Huntingdon; and a brother, David Bomgardner of Lititz. He was also an uncle to 23 nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Esther, Mary, Christian, Howard, Annie, Lloyd, Margaret and Ethel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 26, at Grove United Methodist Church, 490 West Boot Rd., West Chester, PA 19380, where the family will receive guests starting at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Philadelphia Memorial Park in Frazer. Memorial contributions in Harold's name to help fight PAD may be sent to the American Heart Association, 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Arrangements are being handled by the Founds Funeral Home, Inc., West Chester, 610-696-0134. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.foundsfuneralhome.com.
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VANCE meads
July 25, 2014
Rich, Tim and the Bomgardner family;
Sorry to hear the news. My prayers and thoughts are with you all!
Jamal
August 1, 2013
Rich Tim and family,
I learned of Harold's passing at church on Sunday. I am very sorry for your loss. As you know I enjoyed chatting with your dad at church and will miss him dearly. Please know your family is in our prayers. God bless. Loretta G -I sat behind him at church
July 29, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss guys and try and hang in there. With deepest sympathy...
Brian Sweet
July 27, 2013
Chris and family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I had not seen Harold for many years yet I can see his smiling face as if I saw him yesterday. My prayers are with you and your family in the days to come.
Love in Christ, Edie (Logan) Nicholson
July 26, 2013
Rich & Tim.
Will certainly miss you Dad. He was always a bright spot as we worshipped together. Let us know if there is any way we can help you. Make God bless you with his peace during this difficult time.
Mary Jane West and family
Mary Jane & Charles West
July 25, 2013
Rich and Tim,
I'm very sorry about the loss of your Dad. He was always so nice and friendly, I always enjoyed talking with him every time he came into Croppers. I know he always would cook for you guys, I hope one of you learned to cook!
My deepest sympathy to you both and to your family.
Take care, Debbie Wilson
July 25, 2013
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