Harold Franklin, 93


Harold L. Franklin, 93, recently of Coralville, died Sunday, August 6,
2006, at Mercy Hospital following a long illness.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2006,
at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father Jim Verba and Deacon
Jerry Miller co-officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Thursday at Lensing Funeral
and Cremation Service, 605 Kirkwood Ave. where a vigil service will
begin at 5:30 p.m. There will also be a visitation Friday at the
church from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions can be made out in
Harold's name to St. Patrick's Catholic Church or Iowa City Hospice.

Harold was born on June 17, 1913 in Iowa City, IA to Alfred and Ellen
Wilkinson Franklin. He attended grade school at St. Patrick's and
graduated from City High School in 1931 and from Brown Business
College in 1935.

Harold married Mary "Ferne" Morrison on July 12, 1937 in Cedar Rapids,
IA. They resided in Iowa City until 2005. Harold worked for the
University of Iowa as a purchasing agent and manager of General Stores
for 40+ years, until his retirement in 1983. Harold and Mary enjoyed
the last 20 winters in Mesa, AZ.

Harold served on the Board of Appeals for Iowa City and was active in
scouting and Babe Ruth baseball when his boys were young. He loved his
family, friends, woodworking and lapidary work. He enjoyed dancing and
was an avid pool and card player.

Harold is survived by his wife Mary "Ferne", three children; Phyllis
Franklin-Devine (Wilbur "Butch") of Waukee, IA, Stephen (Mary)
Franklin of Harrisburg, PA and Scott (Sue) Franklin of Des Moines, IA;
five grandchildren; Jeffrey (Debbie) Franklin, James (Karen) Franklin,
Lissa Franklin, Michael Franklin, and Nicholas Franklin; four
great-grandchildren; Joshua Franklin, Leah Franklin, Kyle Franklin,
and Paige Franklin; and two step-great-grandchildren; Nicole
Devine-French and Chris Devine.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a
brother. On-line condolences may be directed to
www.lensingfuneral.com.


Iowa City Press Citizen
Wednesday, August 9, 2006