- Date Of Birth: December 26, 1926
- Date Of Death: October 4, 2022
- State: Idaho
Harold Edward Beaver, 95, went to be with his Lord and Savior and his loved ones on October 4,
2022. Harold died peacefully at his home in Caldwell, Idaho.
Harold was born December 26, 1926 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas to Lee Otis and Bertha Almedia
Brooks Beaver (later Kinsey). The family moved to Boise in 1928. Harold’s father died in 1931
when Harold was 5. In 1932, Harold and his widowed mother moved to Caldwell and lived with
his extended Brooks family. In 1934 they moved to Middleton and in 1941 they moved back to
Caldwell. Harold attended Caldwell High School. His school years were interrupted twice.
Once due to a long illness and once when he was drafted into the Army to serve at the end of
WWII. As a result, Harold was a member of the Caldwell High School classes of 1945 and
1947.
In February 1945, he was drafted into the Army during his Junior year of High School. Harold
had basic training in Camp Wolters, Texas. He was shipped to the Philippines and was among
the first troops in Nagoya, Japan in 1945. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
On Oct. 11, 1950 Harold married Bonnie Marie Munson of Caldwell. Harold and Bonnie raised
their family in Caldwell, LaGrande, Oregon and Boise. In 1998, Harold and Bonnie moved back
to their hometown of Caldwell and renewed many friendships.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Bonnie, and his son Terry Lynn Beaver.
He is survived by his loving family: daughters Regie (Mark) Stover, Judy (Dale) Wood and son
Rex (Jolene) Beaver. 8 Grandchildren: Lisa Stover, Sarah (Jeff) Rucinski, Chris (Jamie) Miller,
Hoby (Jentry) Miller, Matthew (Jocelynn) Wood and Mariah (Wood) Haven, Roni Jo (Ben)
Kalkman and Jake Beaver. 12 Great-Grandchildren: Alexis, Caden, Chloe, Daisy, Logan,
Megan, Abby Jo, Rex, Roman, Victoria, Ruby and Bonnie Rose. Also many nieces and nephews.
Harold (Beav) was a dedicated, loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He loved
everyone feel special. His warm, mischievous smile will be greatly missed.
Harold went to work for McClure’s Bakery in Caldwell while in high school and worked for
them until 1958. He and a partner had a store at the Caldwell Labor Camp. In 1954, Harold and
another partner started the City Bakery and Coffee Shop in Nampa. In 1958, he moved to
LaGrande, Oregon with his young family to work for Meadow Gold dairy. In 1960, Harold
moved with his family to Boise and worked at Meadow Gold dairy. In 1965 he went to work for
Continental Bakery (Wonder Bread & Hostess). He retired in 1989.
Chapel.
Chapel with Pastor Larry Crist.
