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Harold FRENCH Obituary

Age 94 of Marine on St. Croix passed away peacefully with his daughter Jan by his side on Fri. March 22, 2013. Preceded in death by wife, Esther; and 11 brothers and sisters. Survived by wife, Violet; son, Richard (Jean); daughter, Jan (Rod) Dunlap; grandchildren, Christina, Becky (Matt) and Eric (Alex); great-grandchildren, Eric Jr., Grace and Ella. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Memorial service Thursday, March 28, 11AM, with visitation one hour before at Roseville Covenant Church, 2865 Hamline Ave. N. Private interment. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Hillside Chapel 612-781-1999


Published by Pioneer Press from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2013.
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Happy Birthday Dad!! Today would be your 105th earthly Birthday. You and Mom are missed more then imaginable!!!!Were going out to celebrate you at one of your favorite lunch places this evening.

Jan

Family

February 4, 2024

Happy 104th Birthday Dad! I miss you and love you and Mom so very much!!!!! Great grandkids are getting grown up on us. Grace and some of her friends Homecoming 2022!

Jan

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February 4, 2023

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February 4, 2023

Happy 104th Birthday Dad! I miss you and Mom every day ,every single second!!! Love you both so Very Much!!!!!! Your Great Grandkids are growing up so fast. Grace and some of her friends at 2022 Homecoming...can you believe it?

Jan

February 4, 2023

Hi Dad! We celebrated Graces 14th birthday -Eric Jr. has his driver's permit and Ella is 11....om-goodness
I felt you with us in Spirit- Love and miss you!

Jan

Family

March 9, 2022

Jan

Family

June 20, 2021

Jan

Family

June 20, 2021

Happy Father's Day
You and Mom are Greatly loved and missed!!!

Jan

Family

June 20, 2021

Happy Memorial Day Mom and Dad!!!!
That is exactly what I am do always, but more so this weekend !!!!!!!

Love and Miss you both so very much!!!!!

Jan

May 29, 2021

I will always remember Harold's kindness to me. His had beautiful smiles.

Emmi Nelson

Friend

March 20, 2021

Jan

February 5, 2021

Jan

February 5, 2021

Dad, I posted your Birthday yesterday on facebook.
So Happy 102nd Birthday yesterday daddy-you're the best!!!!
Fun, lovey dovey pictures of you and MOM! One of your fun handcrafted Rocking Toys!!!
Think of you everyday.
Vi is gone now, been over a year-she had cancer and stayed in a home.

Jan

February 5, 2021

So great to laugh with my lifetime best friend! There are a very few things that time can't change and our friendship is one. Timeless!

Marcia Conroy

January 15, 2021

Mom-your Bestie's house!! We went to Ingebretsens for Christmas and just last week for beets..
One of the Deli guys remembers Daryl too:)

Janice DUNLAP

Daughter

January 10, 2021

Best dad all time, best mom all-time(to me!!) -Hey Mom and Dad, I drove by the house you grew up in mom -grandma Clara and grandpa Godfred's home.
Mom, I also went by your your best friend Astrid's house too. They both look great! Such fond memories!!

Janice DUNLAP

Daughter

January 10, 2021

Happy 79th Anniversary !!!!!
I miss and love you both like mad.
You are in a much better place though!!

Jan

January 10, 2021

Hi Marcia! So nice to chat with you yesterday...like 4 hours? Went so fast.
Yep-Teka and Angie both such sweeties.
Thanks for your insight on family dynamics. You opened my eyes further in understanding situations.....
Lets keep in touch!
2021-reuniting of Besties!!!

Jan

January 4, 2021

I loved them too! So many good memories like camping at KOA, dancing and playing music on your record player and who could forget Tika and Angie? The very best of childhood!

Marcia Conroy

Friend

December 20, 2020

Thank you so much Marcia for posting a message. Makes my heart happy.
My parents loved you!

Jan

December 19, 2020

The tributes to your mom and dad are lovely. I know your heart is broken, I feel it when I read your words. I miss you and love you and think of you often. Praying you are finding peace. Love always, Marcia

Marcia Conroy

Friend

September 8, 2020

Happy Mom's Day my Gorgeous momma!!!

Janice Dunlap

May 10, 2020

Happy Mother's Day Mom, it's so hard, you passed away May 11th by Mother's Day and 1 day before my birthday 24 years ago. I am posting several pictures in your honor, you and dad looking like what you were, in true LOVE! Your love for birds passed on to me. I will share Cardinals that have visited so far this year as I believe you and dad are visiting me! I am posting the picture I will use as my 60th memory photo. Oh, how I wish you and dad were here to fill my birthday with the love and joy you brought to all you did! I feel your love in spirit, Thank you for loving me unconditionally!!!! I will always keep memories of you both alive, never, ever forgotten , not one single day.❤
How I love and miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!

May 10, 2020

Miss you dear friend and neighbor.

Karen Johns

Neighbor

March 20, 2020

Dearest Mom and Dad,

So glad that you are not here on earth in the midst of a Pandemic -Coronovirus!
The world is a big mess!!!
I love and miss you guys so much!!!!
Grand kids are amazing, wish you were here to see them and their mom and dad.

March 20, 2020

Here's to you and mom.

Jan Dunlap

Daughter

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Jan Dunlap

July 28, 2019

I've missed Birthdays, Anniversary's and so many things that you my parent's would never have missed. You both were so strong mentally and Physically. I can relate in a small degree the suffering you endured without it interfering with the love you gave family....

I know that you are helping me find a way with the struggles that present themselves in my life.
I love you both and Miss you every, every day!!!

September 3, 2018

Merry Christmas Mom and Dad!!! I niss you like crazy. I believe with all my heart that you are both with in Spirit each and every day!! Photos are to follow!!

Jan Dunlap

December 25, 2017

Jan Dunlap

December 25, 2017

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December 25, 2017

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December 25, 2017

Jan Dunlap

December 25, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving to my Mom and Dad!
I miss you and love you both more then I can express in any words.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade @ 9:AM!!!

JAn Dunlap

November 23, 2017

Happy Father's Day to Absolute Best Father this girl could've ever hoped for. I LOVE and miss you daddy!!!!

Jan Dunlap

June 18, 2017

June 18, 2017

Happy 75th Anniversary to the Best people, couple parents that God Ever created!!!!!

January 10, 2017

Merry Christmas Mom and Dad!!!
I miss you both with all of my heart!
I feel that you both are with me everyday and it is so comforting.
Swedish sausage and ham for dinner and all of our favorite side dishes, we've added a new twist...Lingonberries to dip the Swedish sausage in...it is yummy!

December 25, 2016

Happy Thanksgiving Mom and Dad!!!! I miss you both so very much! The saying," you never know what you had until it's gone," is so very true, sad, but true. Nothing is the same without the both of you, you were the driving force in my life in all the good ways. My bad behavior I own. You made the Holidays so special too, you never got caught in the hoopala we'll call it:) Valued and celebrated the true meaning of each Holiday never got caught up in the monetary end of things or ,"keeping up with the Joneses." LOL
Hope you are all having a Grand Thanksgiving Celebration in Heaven!!!!

November 24, 2016

Hi Mom and Dad!
Missed you on the 4th.
I had to work then we went to BBQ at a friends family. you would definitely approve:)

Love 4-Ever and Ever,
Jan

Jan

July 10, 2016

Tomorrow is Father's Day and you and Mom will be Greatly missed as you are everyday! It's been almost 39 months since you've been reunited with Mom, other family and friends. How wonderful that reunion must be! Looking down you see the horrendous state the World is in, never will recover until the Second coming of Christ. I am so thankful that you and Mom are not here to live in it. All the family killings and hatred and on and on and on!!!!!
Happy Father's Day ! I miss you and Mom more then any heart can muster!
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Jan

June 18, 2016

Tomorrow is Father's Day, you've been in Heaven for almost 39 months. You, Mom and family, friends reunited. How wonderful that must be!!! Looking down you can see the terrible state the World is in , never to recover until the Second Coming of Christ. I am thankful you are not here to live amongst the atrocities.
I miss you and Mom more then my heart can adequately express!

Happy Feather's Day to the Best in the World!!!!!!!!!
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June 18, 2016

Happy Mother's Day Mom!!!! I know that you will have a Grand Day as you are with dad and both sets of your parents, siblings and other family members, and also many ,many friends!


Love, Love, Love you all!!!!!!!

May 8, 2016

Dear Dad, March 22nd ,2016 is approaching fast. I have big hopes for this day in my earthly endeavors. You and Mom along with God- will you oversee this? I know you will:) marking the 3rd anniversary of you being in a better place with no worries and reunited with your beautiful bride and my mother!............you guys know and see everything that goes on here on this planet earth.:(

Jan

March 13, 2016

I look at these pictures and see those wide smiles. I always remember Harold and Esther with big smiles.

E Nelson

March 1, 2016

It looks as if we have the same weekends off:) Prayers for your surgery Karen.. You can tell me more if you want to when we get together. I really want to see you and reunite our memories and our lives now.

February 28, 2016

I have every other weekend off and just so we are both on the same page, this is my weekend to work. So do you have all weekends off? I am also going to have Neurosurgery in the upcoming weeks and will have 6 weeks off work and so am hoping to feel good enough at some time to get together with you. I really want to get together and reminise over old and new times.

Karen Johns

February 19, 2016

I have every other wednesday off.but i pick up grandkids and take them to activities. sometimes my hubby is off too, then we could work it out. weekends work for you at all?

February 18, 2016

Jan,do you ever have Wednesday's off? I would love to pass the time talking about our "4" wonderful parents and what is new with you and I.

Karen Johns

February 15, 2016

Happy Valentines's Day Mom and Dad!!!!!
A million hugs and kisses!!!!!!

February 14, 2016

I would be right alongside of you Karen. I could not have said it better! I would love to get together!!

Jan Dunlap/French

February 12, 2016

I really miss the "4" of you very much. Esther, Harold, Milan and Vickie. Love you all and I wish that Heaven had visiting hours because I would be first in line.

Karen Johns

February 8, 2016

February 4th was your 97th Birthday!! They missed my wishes here to you on that day!!!!!! Shame. I miss and love you every minute of everyday! Both you and Mom!!!!

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Jan Dunlap

February 7, 2016

Merry Christmas, Esther and Harold. You did not tell your faith, but showed it in the way you lived. I remember your humor, and your love. Thank you for opening your home to me when i needed help.

E Nelson

December 25, 2015

Merry Christmas mom and dad!

Jan Dunlap

December 25, 2015

Merry, Merry Christmas Mom and Dad, you two are the absolute Best!!!!!! Nothing and I mean nothing, is the same without you! I miss and love you both so much!!!!

December 25, 2015

Thinking of you and mom. Going through photos of you both and your families, What wonderful parents you were and what great , beautiful people you both are. As a child our parents are, just, that. "our" parents. Looking at these photos, I mean really looking at them gives me snippets of your lives. I wish you were here with me. You were awesome parents!! I miss you both so very much!!!!!!!!!!!

Jan

December 18, 2015

What's happening in your life Karen? I'm so very sorry to hear that. I'd love to chat-email back and forth......
Also it ends up that I am working Terry's open house. I felt obligated, Taylor really needed it off, to late to request I off and she has helped me numerous times and I had never been able to help her out till now. Do I send his card to the Schilling address?

July 8, 2015

Send some my way please. My life is pretty tough right now.

Karen Johns

July 6, 2015

MIRACLES are heading MY way!
7/5/15

July 5, 2015

You couldn't have said it better Jan. I sure miss my parents right now as I go through some tough times in life. Take care!

Karen Johns

July 5, 2015

Happy 4th of July to you and Mom and the rest of our extended family and to all of your's and mom's friends. You were both loved by so, so many people. You enjoyed the company of friends and family all the time. You loved having overnight guests and were the perfect host and hostess. Things have not been the same since you have left me. Things follow suit in.......... I have many new wonderful friends that I have acquired from work and also the good lifelong friends from school. Rod continues to engage in his band and they have several events coming up starting in August. The grandkids are good and growing like crazy, they remember you and talk about you. You both know all this and everything else anyways! I miss and love you both so very much!!!!!!!

July 4, 2015

So nice of you to respond and it would be fabulous to see you. Thanks Jan

Karen Johns

June 24, 2015

Hi Karen, I bet you do and at such a memory making time, a son's graduation! We plan on coming the 18th at this time, I sure hope we can make it.

June 23, 2015

Very nice Jan. I also miss my dad terribly at this time. I am sure they are together having fun. Probably all 4 of them: Harold, Esther, Vickie & Milan. Hope to see you on July 18th if you can make it.

Karen Johns

June 22, 2015

Happy Father's Day Dad!!!! 6/21/2015 These last 27th months have not been the same without you physically here for me to call and talk to everyday, visit and hug you! You are lucky to be out of this earthly life. The world is in dire straits and heading to .................
You and mom enjoy being with each other and the rest of your loved ones and friends. Keep watching over us, we need it badly!

Jan Dunla

June 21, 2015

So many memories of being at the house. Seems like a different world. Miss you.

Pam Anderson

March 24, 2015

Hi dad, I was going through the pictures on my camera. There are many of you, I miss you so very, very much!!!!!! Nothing is the same for me since you and mom have been gone. When you were here you were mom too to me. May sound funny but for those who understand empathy, they'll get it. Kisses and hugs to you both.
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October 12, 2014

Jan Dunlap

June 22, 2014

Hi Dad, I missed entering a message to you on Sunday. Not really, though I posted on facebook. Some people think I speak of you to often for to long, what do they know? Happy Father's Day to the Very Bestest dad ever!!!My dad.I know I'm just a tad bit biased.I miss you so very much! You know this as you, mom and I talk everyday.Take care of each other and watch over us left down here in the war zone.
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June 17, 2014

Happy Easter Mom and Dad!We Love and Miss you!!

April 20, 2014

Harold you always had the biggest and best smile ever. I cherish all the times I spent with you and the family. Hug's to you and Esther.
Love, Karen

March 20, 2014

Jan Dunlap

March 19, 2014

Happy belated Birthday to you Harold. I hope that you and Esther and Milan & Vicki are having a blast. We all miss you very much. Say Harold I am really trying to get together with Jan. Hugs to you all.

Karen Johns

February 5, 2014

Happy 95th Birthday Dad! I love and miss you and mom so very, very much!!!! You were the, "BEST" parents that anyone could have been blessed with!

Jan Dunlap/French

February 4, 2014

Mr. French, you are a genius, when I think of the beautiful motorcycle you built for Eric Jr. with your very own hands and the wonderful things for Gracie and Ella that they have in their rooms, I know you were a very talented man. My grandchildren are very lucky to have a grandma like Jan. They are so very loved and I know you had alot to do with that. I am very glad that I got to meet you and You got to know your beautiful grandchildren. Sandra Alayon

August 29, 2013

Dear Harold,
I have the fondest memories of you and your family. Your passion for woodworking, you knowledge of many things and many people. You were always interesting to be around. I have cherished the wonderful miniature grandfather clock you made for me and Jan gave to me. It holds a special place on my mantle and in my heart. You are sadly missed, but we all will join you in the years to come, and all will be happy again. Love you.
Bobbie Murphy

Roberta Murphy

August 28, 2013

Happy 4th dad, you are really free now, no worries of any kind and with GOD.I miss and love you and mom everyday so very much!

Jan Dunlap

July 4, 2013

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!! You are so very much missed, but you are in a much better place with mom. You were/are the "BEST" DAD in every way!
I will Love and respect you forevermore,
Janice Marie French/Dunlap

June 16, 2013

I Miss You mom and dad!!!

Jan

April 22, 2013

Dearest Harold,
I am deeply sad that you are gone. The presence of you and Esther in my life will never be forgotten. I will be ever greatful to have had you as my neighbor and friend and to have been friends with as my dad would say Janny. I don't know if we actually ever thought about the spelling he just always called her that. Kind of the end of an era on Asbury in Roseville now with all of the wonderful people gone. God bless all of the family.
Sincerely, Steven,Karen,Terry & Christopher Johns (Olson)

Karen Johns

March 27, 2013

Dear Harold. I thank you for having the privilege to have known you. I love you not only because you were my wife's loving dad, but because you were the greatest father in law I ever could have hoped for. Rest in peace Harold and I'll see you again. Your son in law Rod.

March 26, 2013

Dearest Dad,
I miss you so much, I feel such a void without you here with me. I am so grateful that I had you and mom for parents. The Best parents that anyone could ever hope for. I take peace in knowing that you are in a better place surrounded by nothing but love, no health concerns, no worries. I will uphold all your wishes with the help of God. May you rest in Peace now.
Your loving daughter,
Jan

March 26, 2013

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