Lebanon County PA Archives Obituaries.....Houser, Harold "Haps", Sr.  June 30, 2010
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  Published in Lebanon Daily News  on July 1,  2010 
  Harold "Haps" Houser Sr. 
  
  Harold Houser, Sr. LEBANON Harold "Haps" Houser, Sr., 90, died Wednesday, June 
  30, 2010, in the Veteran's Administration Hospital Hospice Center. He was the 
  husband of Gladys Starry Houser. He was born on November 1, 1919, in 
  Newmanstown. He was the son of the late Charles and Sally Clay Houser. He was a 
  beloved father, grandfather, and husband. Harold and his wife, Gladys, 
  celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on June 18, 2010. He served in the 
  U.S. Navy during WWII, including in the battle of Iwo Jima. After being 
  honorably discharged in 1945, Harold returned to Lebanon, working as a bus 
  driver for Indiantown Gap, transporting soldiers to and from leave. He spent 
  more than 30 years of his life working as a truck driver for several local 
  businesses, including Diamond Bros. of Reading, Ma's Root Beer of Lebanon, 
  Whitmore Laboratories of Myerstown, DuPont of Wilmington, Del., and finally, 
  Hartman's Transportation, which is now Jones Motors. He also worked for the 
  Lebanon Steel Foundry. In 1975, he founded Houser's Lawn Service, which 
  continues to be owned and operated by his son, David. After retiring from Jones 
  Motors, he continued to stay active by driving for even more local businesses 
  including LebArnold, Lebanon Valley General Hospital, Kapp Advertising, Manheim 
  Auto Auction, and Frederick Chevrolet. He enjoyed spending time with his 
  children and grandchildren. He loved music, singing and dancing. He was a rich 
  source of WWII history. Harold was a member of the VFW and Legion for many 
  years. He led a full wonderful life and will be missed by all who knew him. In 
  addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Harold Houser, Jr. and 
  companion, Mary Carter of Perry, Fla., Sallyann, wife of Antonio Suarez of Mt. 
  Joy, Louise, wife of Joseph Simpson of Staunton, Va., Evelyn Houser of Lebanon, 
  and David B. Houser and wife, Sue Ann of Cleona; six grandchildren; and 12 
  greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the 
  Rohland Funeral Home, 508 Cumberland St., Lebanon, where a viewing take place 
  from 9 to 11 a.m. Private interment will be made at Indiantown Gap National 
  Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lebanon VA 
  Hospice Unit, 1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Bldg. 1, Lebanon, PA 17042 
  Published in Lebanon Daily News on July 1, 2010 
  
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