"I wanted to send condolences to Sandra Massie on the loss of her father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Debbie Kenworthy"
In loving memory of
Harold J. Massie
July 13, 1919 - September 3, 2010
Harold J. Massie, age 91,of Washington Passed away at 4:10 PM on Friday at Daviess Community Hospital. He was born on July 13, 1919 in Washington,, he was the son of Fred and Catherine (Sahm) Massie. He was a World War II US Army Veteran and was a member of the First Special Services Corp, serving in the Aleutian Islands, North Africa, Italy and France. Harold retired from Naval Weapons Support Center at Crane after 25 years of civil service. He served two terms on the Washington City Council, served one term as Commander of the Disabled American Veterans, and was a member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Washington American , and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and served 20years as a voluntary member of the Red Coats for Daviess Community Hospital He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Ruth (Grannan) Massie, whom he married on October 15, 1942 in Helena, Montana; one daughter, Sandra Massie ` of Carmel; two granddaughters, Jillian Massie of Indianapolis and Melissa Wenzler and her husband Peter of Grosse Pointe, Michigan; three great grandchildren, Otto Wenzler, James Wenzler, and Meredith Wenzler all of Grosse Pointe, Michigan He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clifford Massie, William Massie, Edward Massie, Fred Massie, Bernard Massie, and Chester Massie; one sister Mildred Shellhouse; and one daughter, Sharon Jacobs A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Wednesday at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church with Father Gordon Mann as celebrant. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Washington American Legion and VFW. Visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:30 am on Wednesday at Ed Lee Mortuary. Condolences may be sent online at www.edleemortuary.com.
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"We send our hearts to you at this time of loss of Uncle Harold's passing. He suffers no longer which is a blessing for all. God Bless. Love, Bob and De De"
"Mary Ruth, Sandy, Jillian, & Melissa: I am so saddened by Uncle Harold's passing. He was a wonderful man, who enjoyed a good life. I only want to remember all those good years and great sense of humor. I remember him telling jokes and laughing with Uncle Hack. He was one of my favorite uncles. I am so sorry for your loss, but know that he is in heaven and free of any pain and afflictions that he has endured in the past few years. Love, Mary"
"Mary Ruth & Family, Again so sorry about Harold he was such a wonderful man and did so much for our church and community. He will be surely be missed by all of us. I cannot come to the Funeral home or the mass as I will be in Madison IN, so sorry about that but be assured you and your family will be in our prayers. Tell Julian and Sandy we said hello and take care of themselves. I think Julian is who we saw you with Saturday night. God bless you all. Jim & Lynn"
"We are so sorry we can't be there to give you a hug and share in the mass for Uncle Howard. Now he is in a better place. Love, Bob and De De"