Harold Danford

Harold A Danford,74, Olathe, KS, passed as he lived, with grace and dignity, January 21, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Harold was born February 16, 1938 to Paul and Pansy in West Plains MO and graduated Kirkwood High School in 1956. He had a successful career as a Systems Analyst for AT&T for 32 years. He married Dorothea Doetsch on Feb 13, 1965, and was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather. He is survived by his children Harold (Lynda) Danford Jr. of Sulphur OK, Donna (Don) Ellis, John Danford, both of Olathe KS, and Bob (Jessica) Danford of Oskaloosa; his grandchildren; Ryan Danford, Shane Danford, Brenda Ellis, Brooklyn Ellis, Paige Danford, Jessica Danford, Brandon Danford, Tiana Danford, Sierra Danford, Charles Wilson, Ethan Danford, Zachary Danford, Torie Wilson, Nattalie Wilson, Stevie Wilson, Landon Wilson, Katelynn Danford, Alissa Danford; his Great Grand Children; Chase Clymer, Maranda Clymer, Ty Freeman, Regan Flournoy, Nick Flournoy, Brylee Danford, Dacen Danford; his sisters Paula Speraneo, Jean Newland, Diana Danford. Harold enjoyed being a dad and grandpa. He was a generous man in many ways, and was always willing to help with his time and knowledge. He was quite a story teller with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed computers, cooking, reading, watching movies, and family gatherings. He sang in the church Choir for over 35 years. Harold volunteered at Prince of Peace Church, Advice and Aid Crisis Pregnancy Center, and other church and civic organizations.
He will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Dorothea's Legacy, to be given to those in need, in care of Capitol Federal, Olathe KS.