Harold Gordon Featherstone

Harold Featherstone Obituary

FEATHERSTONE, JUDGE HAROLD GORDON, 80, passed away on July 19, 2003 at the Life Care Center of Melbourne in Melbourne, Florida. Judge Featherstone came to Melbourne in 1999 from Miami, Florida where he was born and raised. He dedicated his life to being an advocate for the people and was of service to all who needed him. He served as a Miami-Dade County Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial Circuit from 1972-1992 and served on the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission. He served in the Florida House of Representatives as a State Legislator from Dade County, 1966-1972. He served in the U.S. Army/Air Force WWII and Korean War. Awarded the Bronze Star, Army of Occupation of Germany. His affiliations include Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Kiwanis International, 32-degree Mason, Mahi Shrine, Moose, Hialeah-Miami Springs Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts of America cubmaster, Dean of Miami Alumni Senate of Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity, University of Miami Law Alumni Association, National Panel of Arbitrators, American Arbitration Association, The American Judicature Society, Judicial and Criminal Law Section of American Bar Association, Florida and Dade County Bar Associations, Director of United Campus Christian Fellowship at the University of Miami, and an Elder in the Disciples of Christ Christian Church, Miami, and delegate to Greater Miami Christian Church Fellowship. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of Melbourne; daughter, Vivian Kendall, son- in-law, David Kendall and grandchildren, Kevin and Evelyn Kendall, of Melbourne; son, George Featherstone of Miami, Florida, and many nieces and nephews. Seven brothers, three of which were triplets, and one sister, predecease him. Services will be held on Sat., July 26, 2003 at 1:00 PM at the Florida Memorial Funeral Home, 5950 S. U.S. Hwy. 1, Rockledge, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., 1501 N.W. 9th Ave., Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494 To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.herald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jul. 22, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Harold Featherstone

12 Entries

Stuart O'Hare

July 29, 2003

Dear Ruthie:

So sorry to hear about your loss. I remember the many times I visited your home and how wonderful you and the Judge were to me. Please take good care, my friend.

Stuart

Jean Stephens

July 25, 2003

Ruth,

Words cannot express the sorrow at learning of Harold's passing.

My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you.

Kathy Robertson-Yates

July 23, 2003

Vivian and George,

I was so sorry to read about your dad. I know he was a wonderful man

and will be missed. My prayers and sympathy are with you and your family. Kathy

Maria Gonzalez (Pedrosa)

July 23, 2003

I did not personally know Judge Featherstone, but I was a student of Vivian's @ MSSH ('77). I knew of Judge Featherstone not through his daughter, Vivian, but through my years of working in the legal field as a Legal Secretary. I heard nothing but good things about Judge Featherstone and my deepest sympathies go to his family.

Donna Ellis

July 23, 2003

My deepest condolences to family and friends. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Donna Ellis

Rich Turnwald

July 23, 2003

Mrs. Featherstone,

I hope that some of your cherished memories will include the cruises I was able to set up for you and your husband. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.

Anna Lightfoot-Ward

July 22, 2003

My what a judge he was. He granted my divorce inspite of a tearful plea from someone who was abusive. Judge Featherstone was not only fair, he had insight, compassion and a heart to know. I thank G-d, bless be His name, for having encountered Judge Featherstone.

Thomas H. Blakey

July 22, 2003

Florida and I have lost a friend

who lived a full and noteworthy life.

Donna Blaustein

July 22, 2003

Dear Mrs. Featherstone:

As a young attorney, many years ago, I spent 2 days a week in the probate court, frequently in front of Judge Featherstone. He was always willing to spend time explaining his rulings, telling interesting stories and discussing unusual points of law. In many ways, he acted as a mentor and teacher and I missed our meetings when he left the bench. Please accept my condolences on your loss.

Donna R. Blaustein

Edward Lawrence Peabody

July 22, 2003

Harold,

You will be missed. Say 'hi' to my parents in Heaven for me.

Vickie & George

July 22, 2003

Dad, you finally made the journey home to Heaven. You will be with us forever in our hearts.

We Love You so very much for everything;

Vickie & George

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