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Harold Edward Gimpel died peacefully on February 18, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Catherine and Isaac Gimpel. Harold was born in Rexburg, Idaho. He received his Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree from the University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. He had a long and successful career beginning with Chevron in California, then moving on to Scientific Design in New York city which led him to many foreign assignments in Sweden, Holland, France, Spain and Brazil. He retired as Chief Technology Engineer from Kellogg Brown and Root in Houston, TX.
He is survived by his beloved wife Francine, children Jon Gimpel (Elizabeth Carlassare), Marie Stephen (Mark Stephen) and Margaret Scott (Robert Byrne), grandchildren Cassie and Corrine Stephen, sister in law Caren Bonadies, and nephew, Rod Gimpel (Vicki Gimpel).
He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, strength and love that was admired by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Mr. Gimpel's memory to Temple Beth Am Shalom, Memorial Sloan Kettering or Wills Eye Hospital.
Arrangements are under the direction of Belkoff Goldstein Funeral Chapel, Lakewood. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 11:00 am at Temple Beth Am Shalom, Route 70W, Lakewood, followed by interment at Beth Olam Memorial Park.
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Memories and Condolences
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Barbara
February 14, 2022
We all miss Ed and think of him often.
Barbara Stern
February 26, 2012
Ed was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather and brother. He was a beloved friend and he will be missed by all of us that knew him and loved him.
His memory will live on in our hearts.
~Howard and Barbara Stern
Janet Dodd
February 22, 2012
A simply wonderful man who lived life to its fullest. He will be terribly missed.
In sympathy and friendship,
Janet & Ken Dodd
Rosanne Gordon
February 20, 2012
The world has lost a true gentle man. Rest in peace. Rosanne and David Gordon
Martha Whitten
February 20, 2012
As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens...
Such a treasure of a man. We will miss him.
Love,
Martha & Clark Whitten
Houston, TX
Lois Baruch
February 20, 2012
We will always remember Ed as a kind intelligent gentleman who loved life and cherished his wife, Fran. With sad hearts, Lois and Neil
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