Born in Orem, Utah. Married Dorothy Wilson July 11, 1942. Children: Wayne, Loretta, Betsy, and Shelly.
Had Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren too numerous to list.
Harold loved to live life. I am the husband of his youngest daughter Shelly. I only wish I had gotten to know him longer. But in the few short years I knew him I loved to see him and his gust for life. The twinkle in his eye when he talked about going on a trip. He could be slowed down, but not held down. And when that time came that he felt held down, he decided it was time to leave town. Permanent vacation in Heaven for Harold. He is loved and missed by many.∼Harold Daly Leavitt, 88, passed away on Wednesday evening, June 17, 2009 with family by his side. He resided at 6291 South Meadowcrest Road (2210 East) in Holladay, Utah at the time of his death.

Harold was born January 14, 1921 in Orem, Utah to MaryAnn Daly and Alonzo R. Leavitt. He was the middle child of 11.

On July 11, 1942, he married Dorothy Wilson.

During World War II, he served in the US Coast Guard. That's where he learned discipline but also learned to love the ocean, ships and travel. Throughout his life he visited many countries all around the world. He worked many years as a letter carrier and retired from the Post Office.

He also worked several second jobs and was a good provider. Harold was a wonderful Daddy. He loved life and always counted his blessings.

Among the blessings he counted are his country, his Mormon pioneer heritage, home, neighbors, friends, good health, work, play, and especially his family. He was also grateful his friend of 20 years, Carolyn Middlemiss.

He is survived by his children: Wayne (Louise), Hayward, CA, Loretta (Harold) Hinton, Hurricane, UT (Now serving a mission in South Dakota), Betsy (Mike) Lloyd, Salt Lake, and Shelly (Michael) Gourley, Marysville, TN. He has 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters and two brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 40 years, Dorothy.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 22, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Cottonwood Third Ward Chapel, 6301 South 2300 East. Friends and family can visit on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, and at the Church on Monday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the services.
Published in the Deseret News from 6/20/2009 - 6/21/2009.