KEY, Harold Charles – Age 89, of Oakland, Oregon, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27 1998.
Harold was born on March 20, 1909 at Canby, Oregon, to Harry Gordon and Myrtle May (KHUN) Key.
The family moved to Los Angeles, California, when Harold was a baby. On January 3, 1935 in Los Angeles he married Mary E. McMahon.
Harold spent many years in construction, building homes. He also was a real estate agent for many years. He retired in 1971 at which time he and Mary moved to Oakland.
After retiring they traveled and redecorated old homes. Harold was a member of the United Church of God. Harold loved the Bible and what it stands for. His son said, “My dad never said anything bad about anyone. He was a selfless person who was always willing to help others, regardless of what they need help with, whether it was a flat tire, stalled car, whatever, he would help. Very humble and generous.”
Harold was very athletic, he loved sports of all kinds. His wife, Mary said, ”He was quite a dancer, just such a nice guy.” She commented that he recently received a certificate for a dance course that he took at the community college.
Survivors include his wife of over 63 years, Mary E. Key of Oakland, a daughter, Kay Marlo Key of Newport Beach, California, a son, Van Marion Key of Kauai, Hawaii, a sister, Thelma Raker of San Diego, California, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a infant son, Harold Marvin Key, who died in 1942.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 2:00 p.m., at the CHAPEL OF THE FIRS, in Sutherlin, Oregon. Mr. Randy Stiver and Pastor Sally Webber will officiate. Interment will follow at the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Oakland, Oregon.
(Obit published in the Roseburg, OR "The News-Review" on 29 March 1998.)
Thanks to R. Carle for providing the obit.
Notes: Harry Gordon Key registered for the World War I draft on Sept. 12, 1918 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA. He stated he was b. 11 Nov. 1879, KY. He worked for French American Shipbuilding Co., building ships. He was married to Myrtle May Key & they resided in Long Beach, CA. Wife Myrtle was b. NY.
1920 U.S. Census for Los Angeles City, Los Angeles Co., CA (3 Jan):
Harry G Key Head M 40 KY; worked at a flour mill
Myrtle M Key Wife F 29 New York
Harold C Key Son M 10 Oregon
Thelma G Key Dau F 7 Oregon
Harry G. Key, d. 25 July 1923, Los Angeles Co., CA.
By 1930, widow Myrtle & son Harold Key resided in Montebello, Los Angeles Co., CA. Myrtle worked as a housekeeper for a private family & Harold worked in a battery plant.
When Harold & Mary were married in Los Angeles, Harold worked at a neon sign co.
Harold was born on March 20, 1909 at Canby, Oregon, to Harry Gordon and Myrtle May (KHUN) Key.
The family moved to Los Angeles, California, when Harold was a baby. On January 3, 1935 in Los Angeles he married Mary E. McMahon.
Harold spent many years in construction, building homes. He also was a real estate agent for many years. He retired in 1971 at which time he and Mary moved to Oakland.
After retiring they traveled and redecorated old homes. Harold was a member of the United Church of God. Harold loved the Bible and what it stands for. His son said, “My dad never said anything bad about anyone. He was a selfless person who was always willing to help others, regardless of what they need help with, whether it was a flat tire, stalled car, whatever, he would help. Very humble and generous.”
Harold was very athletic, he loved sports of all kinds. His wife, Mary said, ”He was quite a dancer, just such a nice guy.” She commented that he recently received a certificate for a dance course that he took at the community college.
Survivors include his wife of over 63 years, Mary E. Key of Oakland, a daughter, Kay Marlo Key of Newport Beach, California, a son, Van Marion Key of Kauai, Hawaii, a sister, Thelma Raker of San Diego, California, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a infant son, Harold Marvin Key, who died in 1942.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 2:00 p.m., at the CHAPEL OF THE FIRS, in Sutherlin, Oregon. Mr. Randy Stiver and Pastor Sally Webber will officiate. Interment will follow at the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Oakland, Oregon.
(Obit published in the Roseburg, OR "The News-Review" on 29 March 1998.)
Thanks to R. Carle for providing the obit.
Notes: Harry Gordon Key registered for the World War I draft on Sept. 12, 1918 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA. He stated he was b. 11 Nov. 1879, KY. He worked for French American Shipbuilding Co., building ships. He was married to Myrtle May Key & they resided in Long Beach, CA. Wife Myrtle was b. NY.
1920 U.S. Census for Los Angeles City, Los Angeles Co., CA (3 Jan):
Harry G Key Head M 40 KY; worked at a flour mill
Myrtle M Key Wife F 29 New York
Harold C Key Son M 10 Oregon
Thelma G Key Dau F 7 Oregon
Harry G. Key, d. 25 July 1923, Los Angeles Co., CA.
By 1930, widow Myrtle & son Harold Key resided in Montebello, Los Angeles Co., CA. Myrtle worked as a housekeeper for a private family & Harold worked in a battery plant.
When Harold & Mary were married in Los Angeles, Harold worked at a neon sign co.
KEY, Harold Charles – Age 89, of Oakland, Oregon, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27 1998.
Harold was born on March 20, 1909 at Canby, Oregon, to Harry Gordon and Myrtle May (KHUN) Key.
The family moved to Los Angeles, California, when Harold was a baby. On January 3, 1935 in Los Angeles he married Mary E. McMahon.
Harold spent many years in construction, building homes. He also was a real estate agent for many years. He retired in 1971 at which time he and Mary moved to Oakland.
After retiring they traveled and redecorated old homes. Harold was a member of the United Church of God. Harold loved the Bible and what it stands for. His son said, “My dad never said anything bad about anyone. He was a selfless person who was always willing to help others, regardless of what they need help with, whether it was a flat tire, stalled car, whatever, he would help. Very humble and generous.”
Harold was very athletic, he loved sports of all kinds. His wife, Mary said, ”He was quite a dancer, just such a nice guy.” She commented that he recently received a certificate for a dance course that he took at the community college.
Survivors include his wife of over 63 years, Mary E. Key of Oakland, a daughter, Kay Marlo Key of Newport Beach, California, a son, Van Marion Key of Kauai, Hawaii, a sister, Thelma Raker of San Diego, California, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a infant son, Harold Marvin Key, who died in 1942.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 2:00 p.m., at the CHAPEL OF THE FIRS, in Sutherlin, Oregon. Mr. Randy Stiver and Pastor Sally Webber will officiate. Interment will follow at the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Oakland, Oregon.
(Obit published in the Roseburg, OR "The News-Review" on 29 March 1998.)
Thanks to R. Carle for providing the obit.
Notes: Harry Gordon Key registered for the World War I draft on Sept. 12, 1918 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA. He stated he was b. 11 Nov. 1879, KY. He worked for French American Shipbuilding Co., building ships. He was married to Myrtle May Key & they resided in Long Beach, CA. Wife Myrtle was b. NY.
1920 U.S. Census for Los Angeles City, Los Angeles Co., CA (3 Jan):
Harry G Key Head M 40 KY; worked at a flour mill
Myrtle M Key Wife F 29 New York
Harold C Key Son M 10 Oregon
Thelma G Key Dau F 7 Oregon
Harry G. Key, d. 25 July 1923, Los Angeles Co., CA.
By 1930, widow Myrtle & son Harold Key resided in Montebello, Los Angeles Co., CA. Myrtle worked as a housekeeper for a private family & Harold worked in a battery plant.
When Harold & Mary were married in Los Angeles, Harold worked at a neon sign co.
Harold was born on March 20, 1909 at Canby, Oregon, to Harry Gordon and Myrtle May (KHUN) Key.
The family moved to Los Angeles, California, when Harold was a baby. On January 3, 1935 in Los Angeles he married Mary E. McMahon.
Harold spent many years in construction, building homes. He also was a real estate agent for many years. He retired in 1971 at which time he and Mary moved to Oakland.
After retiring they traveled and redecorated old homes. Harold was a member of the United Church of God. Harold loved the Bible and what it stands for. His son said, “My dad never said anything bad about anyone. He was a selfless person who was always willing to help others, regardless of what they need help with, whether it was a flat tire, stalled car, whatever, he would help. Very humble and generous.”
Harold was very athletic, he loved sports of all kinds. His wife, Mary said, ”He was quite a dancer, just such a nice guy.” She commented that he recently received a certificate for a dance course that he took at the community college.
Survivors include his wife of over 63 years, Mary E. Key of Oakland, a daughter, Kay Marlo Key of Newport Beach, California, a son, Van Marion Key of Kauai, Hawaii, a sister, Thelma Raker of San Diego, California, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a infant son, Harold Marvin Key, who died in 1942.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 1998 at 2:00 p.m., at the CHAPEL OF THE FIRS, in Sutherlin, Oregon. Mr. Randy Stiver and Pastor Sally Webber will officiate. Interment will follow at the Cedar Hill Cemetery, Oakland, Oregon.
(Obit published in the Roseburg, OR "The News-Review" on 29 March 1998.)
Thanks to R. Carle for providing the obit.
Notes: Harry Gordon Key registered for the World War I draft on Sept. 12, 1918 in Long Beach, Los Angeles Co., CA. He stated he was b. 11 Nov. 1879, KY. He worked for French American Shipbuilding Co., building ships. He was married to Myrtle May Key & they resided in Long Beach, CA. Wife Myrtle was b. NY.
1920 U.S. Census for Los Angeles City, Los Angeles Co., CA (3 Jan):
Harry G Key Head M 40 KY; worked at a flour mill
Myrtle M Key Wife F 29 New York
Harold C Key Son M 10 Oregon
Thelma G Key Dau F 7 Oregon
Harry G. Key, d. 25 July 1923, Los Angeles Co., CA.
By 1930, widow Myrtle & son Harold Key resided in Montebello, Los Angeles Co., CA. Myrtle worked as a housekeeper for a private family & Harold worked in a battery plant.
When Harold & Mary were married in Los Angeles, Harold worked at a neon sign co.
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