Harold Daily 1926-2017
Harold Daily, 90, Topeka, passed away March 3, 2017.
Harold was born in 1926 in Horton to Floyd Daily and Elizabeth Kidd. Harold’s mother died when he was eight years old and his father remarried Martha Titus. Harold was the oldest of 13 children and has long been the patriarch of the family. His large family has always been a source of enjoyment and pride to him.
Harold graduated from Holton High School in 1945. He joined the Army at the end of World War II serving in Europe. During Harold’s tour of duty he was able to attend the Nuremberg trials. Harold attended Kansas State University for two years and was a life-long Wildcat fan.
He met the love of his life, Beverly Pendleton, in Holton, where they married in 1952. They have lived in Topeka for most of their life, including 64 years of marriage.
Harold worked for DuPont for 27 years and retired in 1985. Harold was a Boy Scout leader and served as a volunteer at Doorstep and Let’s Help for many years. Harold enjoyed fishing, golf and carpentry. He built a beautiful house, which he and Beverly lived in for years after they retired.
Harold is survived by his wife, Beverly, of the home; children, Gary Daily (Claudia) of Topeka, and Gayla Noel (Mike) of Overland Park; grandchildren, Joseph Noel of Seattle, Wash., Kyle Daily of Topeka, Thomas Noel of Kansas City, Mo., and Hannah Saenz (Lee) of Ward, Colo.; and great-grandson Kerian Daily of Topeka. Harold was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Daily.
Harold’s care and concern for others and love for his wife will continue to inspire us and live in our memories.
Funeral services were held at Countryside United Methodist Church in Topeka, with burial in West Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church, Doorstep or Aldersgate Village, sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 S.W. Urish Road, Topeka, KS 66614.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.kevinbrennanfamily.com
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