Harold W. Rutherford age 90 of Hillsboro died Thursday morning, November 17, 2011 at the Highland District Hospital. He was born February 11, 1921 in Yakima, Washington the son of the late Edward J. and Edith Elbon Rutherford. Mr. Rutherford had worked for the National Cash Register Company as a Job Analyst for thirty-seven and a half years. He had served as a Coxswain V6 in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was a 1940 graduate of Waynesville High School, attended the Third Street Baptist Church in Dayton, was active in the “Save the Lake” project at Rocky Fork Lake and enjoyed hunting, fishing bowling, camping, gardening, woodworking and counted cross stitch. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Helen Conner Rutherford whom he had married on January 6, 1945 in Lebanon, Ohio, two daughters, Susan E. Rutherford of Dayton, Sheryl A. (Jim) Leaman of Lima, Ohio, two grandchildren, Jennifer (Brad) Waller of Murray, Kentucky, Joseph S. Leaman of Akron, Ohio and one great granddaughter, Jillian Waller. Memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 15120 Collections Center Drive, (15120=Lbx #), Chicago, IL 60693 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. The Turner & Son Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc
Aunt Ruthie,Sheri,Sue and all of the rest of the family. So sorry for the passing of Uncle Harold. He was a great man. I am so glad we celebrated his 90th birthday and 66th anniversary last Christmas. Whenever he came home on leave he would bring me a sailor hat which I would not take off for days. He also let me help him paint the house and sit on his lap and drive the car--brave man.Lots of good memories Love to all of you. Pat
Ruth, I am so sorry for your lose.My condolences to your family.
Aunt Ruthie, Sue and Sheri, I am so sorry that Uncle Harold is not longer with us. We will all certainly miss his robust laugh and that twinkle in his eyes! See you all soon....Love ya!
Dear Ruthie: Harold will be greatly missed on this earth. He was so kind, loving, and especially generous with his time. He was a good friend to everyone he met. I am remembering those long ago years you both spent at "Babington Camp" and how much you always helped the front office on their busy weekends! You both added so much to everyone's life. With much love, Barbara Jean