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Harold Lee McQueen

Male 1927 - 2009  (81 years)


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  • Name Harold Lee McQueen 
    Born 22 Aug 1927  Holton, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 2 Mar 2009  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 5 Mar 2009  Delia Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I4940  Rossville
    Last Modified 29 Dec 2017 

    Father Knox Ralph McQueen 
    Mother Lillie Ethel Wolfe McQueen 
    Family ID F6198  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Eudora June Eakin McQueen,   b. 15 Apr 1932, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married 18 Oct 1952  Circleville, Jackson County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Lee Vernon McQueen
     2. Glen Eugene McQueen,   b. 2 Sep 1958, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. Denise McQueen Robbins
    Documents
    Anniversary- McQueen, Harold and Eudora
    Anniversary- McQueen, Harold and Eudora
    Golden Anniversary for McQueens
    Harold and Eudora McQueen, Delia, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, September 1, at the Delia Community Center. Family and friends are encouraged to come and help them celebrate this occasion. No gifts, please.

    Harold McQueen and Eudora Eakin were married October 18, 1952, in the Circleville Christian Church.

    They are the parents of Lee McQueen, Vilonia, AR, Glen McQueen, Delia, and Denise Robbins, Clinton Township, MI. They have three grandchildren.

    Mr. McQueen was a rural mail carrier and retired in 1983 after 27 years of service. Ranching was also a part of Harold’s and Eudora’s lives. They retired in 1996.
    Last Modified 26 Nov 2019 03:21:25 
    Family ID F3194  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 22 Aug 1927 - Holton, Jackson County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 18 Oct 1952 - Circleville, Jackson County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 5 Mar 2009 - Delia Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Obituary- McQueen, Harold 1
    Obituary- McQueen, Harold 1
    Harold Lee McQueen
    Harold Lee McQueen, 81, of Delia, KS passed away Monday,
    March 2, 2009 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS after a short illness.

    Harold was born August 22, 1927 northeast of Holton, KS to
    Knox Ralph McQueen and Lillie Ethel Wolfe McQueen. He attended school at Pleasant Grove and Prairie View Grade Schools and graduated from Soldier High School in 1945. He lived his entire life in Jackson County; the last 47 years in Delia.

    He was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the United States Army as an Honor Guard in General Headquarters at Tokyo, Japan.

    Harold was a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal
    Service for 24 years, carrying mail in the Delia community five years and in the Hoyt community for 18. In addition, he farmed and ranched, receiving the Kansas Bankers Association Soil Conservation Award and the Grassland Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Management.

    Mr. McQueen was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church serving on the Session numerous times. Harold was a 59 year member of the Kansas Masonic Lodge, Delia #419. Lie was secretary for many years. He was a member of the American Legion, Jimmie Lillard Post #31, Rossville.

    Over the years he served several times as Councilman or Mayor of Delia, Ks.

    He was a member of the Delia High School Board. He was also a School Board Member of USD #321, where he served as treasurer.

    He was a past member of the Delia Lions Club. He coached little league baseball and was a Boy Scout Leader.

    He married Eudora June Eakin on October 18, 1952 at the Circleville Christian Church. She survives at the home.

    Other survivors include two sons, Lee (Patty) McQueen of Kearney, NE; Glen McQueen of Delia, KS; a daughter, Denise Robbins of Canton, MI; grandchildren Megan McQueen of Little Rock, AR, Kurt McQueen of Conway, AR and Gwen, McKay of Detroit, MI; one sister, Betty Chilia of Ogden, UT; one brother-in-law, Dean Stauffer of Holton, KS; one sister-in-law, Ivaleu Miller of Delia, KS and numerous nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Jean Stauffer.

    Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys, KS. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March'5, 2009 at the Delia Presbyterian Church, Delia KS with the Reverend Douglas Phenix officiating. Interment will be at Delia Cemetery. Military graveside service will be conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post #31 of the American Legion.

    The family suggests memorial contributions to the Delia Presbyterian Church and may be left/sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.piperfuneralhome.com.
    Obituary- McQueen, Harold 2
    Obituary- McQueen, Harold 2
    HAROLD LEE MCQUEEN
    Harold Lee McQueen, 81, of Delia, passed away Monday, March 2,2009, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, after a short illness.

    Harold was born Aug. 22, 1927, northeast of Holton, to Knox Ralph McQueen and Lillie Ethel Wolfe McQueen. He attended school at Pleasant Grove and Prairie View Grade Schools and graduated from Soldier High School in 1945. He lived his entire life in Jackson County; the last 47 years in Delia.

    He was a Korean War Veteran, serving in the United States Army as an Honor Guard in General Headquarters at Tokyo, Japan.

    Harold was a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 24 years, carrying mail in the Delia community five years and in the Hoyt community for 18. In addition, he farmed and ranched, receiving the Kansas Bankers Association Soil Conservation Award and the Grassland Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Management.

    Mr. McQueen was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church serving on the session numerous times. Harold was a 59-year member of the Kansas Masonic Lodge, Delia No. 419. He was secretary for many years. He was a member of the American Legion, Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31, Rossville.

    Over the years he served several times as councilman or mayor of Delia.

    He was a member of the Delia School Board. He was also a school board member of USD No. 321, where he served as treasurer.

    He was a past member of the Delia Lions Club. He coached little league baseball and was a Boy Scout leader.

    He married Eudora June Eakin on Oct. 18, 1952, at the Circleville Christian Church. She survives at the home.

    Interment will be at Delia Cemetery. Military graveside service will be conducted by Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31 of the American Legion.

    The family suggests memorial contributions to the Delia Presbyterian Church and may be left or sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536. Online condolences may be made at www.piperfuneralhome.com.

    Other survivors include two sons, Lee (Patty) McQueen of Kearney, Neb.; Glen McQueen of Delia; a daughter, Denise Robbins of Canton, Mich.; grandchildren Megan McQueen of Little Rock, Ark., Kurt McQueen of Conway, Ark., and Gwen McKay of Detroit, Mich.; one sister, Betty Chilia of Ogden, Utah; one brother-in-law, Dean Stauffer of Holton; one sister-in-law, Ivaleu Miller of Delia, and numerous nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Jean Stauffer.

    Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys.

    Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, March 5, at the Delia Presbyterian Church, Delia, with the Reverend Douglas Phenix officiating.
    Birthday- McQueen, Harold
    Birthday- McQueen, Harold
    Harold L. McQueen

    Harold L. McQueen of Delia will celebrate his 80th birthday as guest of honor at an open house and light lunch from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at Delia Community Center.

    He was born Aug. 22, 1927.

    Friends and relatives are invited. No gifts, please.