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Mar 17, 1925 - Oct 8, 2014
Harold, we always remember what a special man you were. We miss you and our game nights together and the many life stories you shared with us.
Buddy & Carol Sassman
October 05, 2019 | Fairview, MO | Family
Jeanne, my prayers are with you today. Love Pat
Pat Samson
October 05, 2019 | Topeka, KS | Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Harold was such a good guy and a
Good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jeanne and with your family.
Rita & Mike Reynolds
October 18, 2014 | Neosho, MO
So sorry to hear of Harold's passing. He was a friend for many years and a good man. Our prayers are with the entire family.
Mike & Shirley Cormack
October 13, 2014 | Lawrece, KS
A quality grandfather, father and husband who will be sorely missed. His legacy and lessons live on. His love, support and guidance has helped his family to realize their potential. He encouraged everyone to do what made them happy, including his beautiful wife and our beloved grandmother. The love and care he gave his children manifests in the tight family bonds and quality parenting they give their own children. With his stories, he made us appreciate history, laugh and listen (and listen...
Tonya Thurman
October 13, 2014
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. My sincere condolences.
Tammie Hendrix
October 13, 2014 | Topeka, KS
Mark,
We are all with you and your family in thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God Bless your father. He is at peace and in a much better place.
John Eichkorn
October 13, 2014 | Topeka, KS
Mark and family,
My condolences for the loss of your dad. My prayers are with you.
Alan Stoecklein
October 13, 2014 | Hutchinson, KS
Dear Family,
Harold was such a sweet person and he will be greatly missed. Peace to your family as you go through this sad and difficult time.
Susan Harrison
Cardiovascular Spec. of Lawrence
Susan Harrison
October 13, 2014 | Lawrence, KS
Harold C. Longaker, 89, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 after celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. He was born March 17, 1925 in Topeka, the son of Charles and Eva Haus Longaker. Harold graduated from Alma in 1943. He served honorably in both the United States Army and Navy. He was a police officer for the City of Topeka from 1953 until retiring in 1976. He married Jeanne Whitebread on October 7, 1954. Mr. Longaker was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Grace Baptist Church in Topeka, Dorsey-Liberty Post #14 of the American Legion at Lawrence, Tin Can Sailors and the Wabaunsee County Historical Society. Harold enjoyed storytelling, playing cards, and travelling with family. He cherished visiting friends in Topeka and Alma, his home place.Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Longaker of Lawrence; son Mark Thurman (Leann) of Meriden; four daughters, Vicki Lister (Wally) of Topeka, Debbie Dabney (Jeff) of Topeka, Valita Evans and Mary Bakken of Lawrence; one sister, Mabel Dixon of Eugene, Oregon; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.Mr. Longaker will lie in state from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on Sunday at Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka. Visitation will be from 10:00am to 11:00am with funeral services following at 11:00am on Monday, October 13th at Grace Baptist Church, 1110 NE Michigan in Topeka. Interment will follow at Mission Center Cemetery in Topeka. To leave a message for the family please visit www.davidsonfuneral.comIn lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Baptist Church of Topeka or to Lawrence Meals on Wheels, 2121 Kasold, suite B, Lawrence, Ks. 66047.
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