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Harold Humphrey Obituary
EAST PEORIA - Harold A. Humphrey, 68, of East Peoria passed away at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011, at Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria.
Born May 18, 1943, in Peoria to Fred and Betty (Wagner) Humphrey, he married Marilyn Landen in Peoria on Dec. 9, 1965. She survives.
Also surviving are his daughter, Cynthia Humphrey of Roanoke; a brother, Howard (Barbara) Humphrey of Morton; a sister, Gloria Davis of Washington; and several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and -nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William Robert Humphrey.
Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a cook and a baker from 1965 to 1967.
Harold was the owner and operator of the former Mr. Quick and Harold's Hamburgers in Sunnyland and also operated Harold's Computer Sales and Service.
Harold was an E.M.T. with the Northern Tazewell Fire and Rescue from 1980 to 1995.
He was one of the founding board members and past president of the Sunnyland Business Association and past board member of the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce. He was an active member and past president of E.P. Access Channel 22, a former member and past president of the River Valley Drifters and the River City Street Rod car clubs.
Harold enjoyed his years street rodding and loved to travel.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to Harbor Light Hospice.
View Harold's life story at www.RemmertFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Humphrey
Brandy Prather
September 7, 2011
I just wanted to say I'm sorry.. Harold was a great man and boss.. I wouldn't trade my years working with him at Harold's for anything.. My thoughts are with Cindy and Marilyn in this time of sadness and loss...
Mark Gleason ll, Diana(Elam)Barger
August 31, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.We are so sorry for your loss.
Harold Humphrey will be missed.
Mark Gleason ll & Diana(Elam)Barger
Mary Curtis
August 22, 2011
I have known Harold for most of my life and i can honestly say that you will never find a finer man. He was an excellent husband and father. Harold was a good friend to those he called friend. He told me a while back that he had it all. Harold was by no means bragging. He said he had a good wife and daughter, good job, and got to do the things he enjoyed. I ask you how many people can say that. He totally loved working with his daughter. He loved traveling with his wife. I think we all know how much he enjoyed food and being in the food business, and his cars. I liked talking with Harold on fb. Talking with Harold always put me in a good mood. He was a true friend and i will miss him dearly. My prayers go to Cindy and Marilyn. This is a hard time for them. I love you both.
Gil & Dottie Goetze
August 22, 2011
Marilyn, So sorry to hear about Harold.
It was a real shock. He was my good e-mail buddy. I've lost a few others over the years also. I still drink coffee out of my "Harold's Hamburger" mug once or twice a week. Always afraid that one day I'll break it.
Maybe I should retire it now. God bless you and maybe we'll see you sometime when we're up from Missouri.
Melodie Dennis
August 21, 2011
Dear Marilyn, Our deepest sympathy to you and Cindy. Harold was such a great person. We sure had fun working for him at Mr. Quick. He was always smiling. He will be missed. Ed and Melodie Dennis
August 20, 2011
To the Humphrey Family, Our prayers are with you at this time of loss. Paul and Rita Huling
JoAnn Berry
August 19, 2011
Marilyn & Cindy I'm sorry for your loss. I will miss seeing Harold walking down the street with his little dog. Harold was always very kind to me, helping with my computer
Stephanie Humphrey-Brunelle
August 19, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Humphrey Family. Uncle Harold was the only one from my father's (Bill) family who kept in contact with Jill and I, he was always very pleasant to talk with. He will be missed.
Paulette Grebner
August 19, 2011
Marilyn and Cindy - I'm so sorry to hear about Harold. He was a great boss. I had a lot of good times working at Mr. Quick's and Harolds with him. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers are with you
Leslie Womack
August 19, 2011
Marilyn, Cindy, Gloria, and Howard,
I am so sorry for the loss of Harold. He was a good hearted person who will be missed greatly. I know he is celebrating his eternal life with Aunt Betty and Uncle Bud. May God bless you with His comfort as only He can during this time of grief and mourning.
Diane DeBoeuf
August 19, 2011
Dear Marilyn...we are so sorry for your loss...we are going to miss Harold and his smiles.
August 19, 2011
Harold was a good street rod buddy. We will remember him fondly. We're sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you.
Bobby and Linda Brown
Marty Palmer
August 18, 2011
Miss ya Harold.You were a great man and asset to the community.
Sherry (Doudera) Anderson
August 18, 2011
Harold Humphrey and Mr Quick hold many fond memories for me. Harold was my first boss. He was the scary big guy that stood in the back doorway with his arms crossed....watching me....when I was only 16. When I got to know him well, he was certainly anything from scary! This man fixed EVERYTHING with a hammer. I would say, "Mr Humphrey, the ice machine is broken". He would say, "Get me the hammer!" haha
He was a good man who gave so many our first work experience. It was a good experience, too! I have many fond memories of him and the store. I was lucky to have known him and worked for him. He was loved and will be missed by many!
Donna Gillespie
August 18, 2011
Marilyn, Cindy & Family: My Love & Prayers are with you! Harold was a very kind, giving & loving person who did so much for our Community. So many of us Sunnylanders are missing him. He was not only a good friend, but someone that I grew up knowing & loving as family. I have so many special memories from his playing Santa, transporting silly girls to the emergency room when he volunteered for Northern Tazewell, the ball teams with NTRA, his love of Oldies, Cruise-Ins & the free meals he'd give the school kids for our good grades. We Love You & hope you're dancing in Heaven with Mom to your Oldies!
Pat Gaunt
August 18, 2011
Marilyn & Cindy, I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear about Harold.My first job was for him at Mr Quick.
Debra Welsh
August 18, 2011
I"m sorry for your loss . Harold will be missed. I worked for him for 20 years. It was a privilege and honor to know him. He was a big help to me , when ever i need any help he was there. Debra Welsh (Washington, IL.)
Jennifer Levin
August 18, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Harold was a customer of mine when I worked at XPro Computers and was such a nice man. I live right down the street from Harold's now in Sunnyland and miss the food and seeing Harold there. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Ramona Anderson
August 18, 2011
My prayers are with your family during this very difficult time. God Bless you always Ramona Anderson
Bobbi Jo Ward
August 18, 2011
Memories of working with Harold on the backline trying to show me up on how fast and "neatly" he could make sandwiches during a Saturday rush are forever etched in my mind! Yes he always won that competition!
Marilyn and Cindy my thoughts and prayers are with you right now in your time of loss.
Harold you will greatly missed!
RIP my friend.
Allyn (Duits) Schmidt
August 18, 2011
Harold was a great friend to my parents, my sisters, and myself. He will be greatly missed! I remember the late night Pinochle games the six of you friends played, and the many nights out when Cindy would come and stay with us Duits girls! I met my husband Brandon while we both worked for Harold at Harold's Hamburgers 20 years ago! I greatly enjoyed the times you came down to Biloxi to visit and playing slot machines at the casinos! I know you are in a much better place now, but you are missed! Thoughts and prayers to Marilyn and Cindy, we love you all!
Scott Burns
August 18, 2011
Harold, You are going to be missed by the whole town of Sunnyland., you gave a lot of us our first job. You may not know this but you are a "legend" you will be greatly missed, Scott Burns (Sunnyland)
August 18, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Mr. Humphrey made a large impression on Sunnyland and will not soon be forgotten. Straight A's earned you a hamburger,fries, and a soda and was the highlight of school ending. What a generous and kind man he was. He will be missed.
Ken and Donna Browder
August 18, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Harold. We will miss our chats over the fence. Sorry ofr you loss
Thomas & Helen Seacrist
August 18, 2011
Marilyn, Cindy and family we were sorry to hear of your loss. We enjoyed our times at the cruise ins at Harold's Hamburgers. Know he will be greatly missed.
J.R. Lelm
August 18, 2011
I was deeply saddened by the news about the death of Harold. I am so very sorry. Please remember that you are in my thoughts and my prayers. Harold, was such a kind soul, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I remember the time when I was on the Northern Tazewell Fire & Rescue with Harold. I know how much you will miss Harold, but you can take comfort and strength from the wonderful family you and he had together. I know their love will get you through this difficult time. May God bless you and your family during this time of your loss.
Diana Morris
August 18, 2011
The heavens are rejoicing but we are saddened by the loss. He was a great influence on the community and the youth that learned work ethic from him. He was always kind and helpful when we needed help with computers also.
Linda Randitsas
August 18, 2011
I am so sorry, Marilyn and Cindy, I didn't know there was anything wrong. My prayers are with you.
Linda(Maples)Randitsas
Steve Bill
August 18, 2011
May the Kingdom of Heaven be beyond your wildest expectation. Thank you for the many great memories at the restaurant. So much of my life has been shared at Mr. Quick/Harold's with my friends and family.
Rest in peace my friend.
Jennifer Jacobsen-Wood
August 18, 2011
I'm so sorry for your loss. Growing up in Sunnyland, it was so nice to have a place to meet and eat with friends. Harold was always nice and I appreciate the effort he took, keeping a business open in a struggling community.
August 18, 2011
You will be missed Harold, and I very much miss Harold's Hamburgers, thanks for giving every "Ward" girl a job at your restaurant too, and my brother Jimmy! Rest in Peace! My thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family!
Love, Kellie "Ward" Felmey
Shelly H
August 18, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss and may God comfort you during this time. He was a very kind man. He always remembered you and always took the time to speak. I also had the opportunity to work for him many years ago. He will be greatly missed.
Bart and Marcie Washburn & Family
August 18, 2011
Marilyn, Cindy, and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Harold was a great man and mentor to so many area youth who got their first job at Mr. Quick & Harold's Hamburgers. He taught me a lot and I will never forget the good times we shared.
August 18, 2011
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Mr. Humphrey was a very nice person. I was always happy to see him come in to the office. My prayers are with your family. God's comfort to you all. Jill C.
August 18, 2011
I'm sorry for your loss.
I rember Harold as I worked for him many
years ago at Harolds Hamburgers, I was there for 5 years and my sister was there for 10. We both enjoyed working for him he was a very kind person.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Cassie (Pruett) Pohlman
Mike Brockway
August 18, 2011
I'm so sorry. I remember Mr. Humphrey and was a friend of Cindy's in school. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ford and Pam Conley
August 17, 2011
Harold was a fine man and a good friend, who will be sadly missed by all his friends and co-workers. May cherished memories and the passage of days bring healing peace to his family.
August 17, 2011
Harold was a neighbor everyone loved and was happy to call your friend. So many memories of late nights out New Years Eve and breakfast at the greasy spoon. The six of us made a special connection and we will miss the great guy with the big heart and always a helping hand. Till me meet again, Ray and Penny
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