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HAROLD SPUHLER Obituary
May 4, 1935 – May 26, 2024
Harold Henry Spuhler departed this world for Heaven on May 26, 2024. He was born May 4, 1935, and attended school at Harmony School, Strathmore High School, COS, Cal Poly, Fresno State, and San Francisco where he earned a lifelong teaching credential. Harold farmed the family farm in Strathmore, owned and ran a small restaurant in North Fork, was a CO in the men's colony in SLO, and worked with handicapped adults in facilities which taught and employed them. He moved to Tulare, Stockton, Red Bluff & Fresno following this career, then started his own ceramics business. Harold was hired as the first CO at the Kings County Jail, which before had only used deputies. He was an aide for students at Lemoore Adult School at NAS Lemoore, then was a 5th grade teacher at the After-School Program at Parkview School in Armona, where he retired at age 84. Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Rose Helen (Harrison) Spuhler, granddaughters Melissa & Brittany Tolentino, his parents Harold Christian Spuhler & Ruth (Bellah) Spuhler, and sister Gloria Silas. He is survived by his children Roxanne Tolentino & Dave, Denise Calhoun & David, Kevin Spuhler & Nicole, niece Kelly Virden & James, nephew Tim Barber & Charina, niece Mary & Allan Estes & nephew Glenn Silas, grandchildren Julian Burkett, Logan Tolentino, Christy Amos & John, Dave Tolentino, Rachel Quintana & Javier, Evan Calhoun & Rebekah, Allison Dale & Andrew, Elizabeth Calhoun, Abby Spuhler, Zach Spuhler, Jill Spuhler, Ben Spuhler, great grandchildren Gage, Bailey, Gavin, Brendan, Trevor, Emma, Isabella, Edward, Tilian, and Rose, and great-great grandchild Reilly. There will be a Celebration of Life on June 29, 2024 at Church of Christ, 1596 E Grangeville Blvd, Hanford, CA. The service starts at 10:00 AM, followed by light refreshments in the church's fellowship hall.
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Steve fry
July 5, 2024
I remember Harold very well. He was a good man and a hard worker. We both started as COs in the Kings County Jail. I knew his family too. Outstanding people. Good bless them all
David Calhoun
June 28, 2024
There is no graveside service for Harold at the Hanford Cemetery as shown after the obituary.
The Celebration of Life service will be at the Hanford Church of Christ, Saturday, June 29th, at 10:00 AM, 1596 E Grangeville Blvd.
Delia Lee
June 27, 2024
Rest eternally, Mr. Spuhler
Delia Lee
June 27, 2024
Mr. Spuhler was such a nice soul. He was one of my favorite customers when I worked at Save Mart.
May God continue to hold his family in His mighty arms of love.
Kathy Vickers
June 26, 2024
Mr. Spuhler loved Jesus and was a kind and happy person. He always had something nice to say and he is and will be missed.
Charlotte Sisk Gallagher
June 25, 2024
Thanking of you and sending prayers. Love all of you.
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