Harold Laughlin
Harold Laughlin, age 82, of Doyle, California entered eternal rest April 17, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Reno, Nevada. Harold was born in Richfield, Minnesota on October 2, 1934 to Austin and Ada Laughlin, but grew up in Lake Preston, South Dakota.
Harold left Lake Preston at the age of 17 to join the Navy. Harold served in the Korean War, and was on board a destroyer during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After discharging from the Navy, Harold moved west to look for work in Reno, Nevada. He eventually became a civilian employee for Sierra Army Depot in Herlong where he retired in 1988 having worked there for over 25 years.
While stationed near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Harold met his future wife Anita. After coming to Reno, Anita followed Harold and they were married in 1963. They quickly added to the family having three children in the next three years. Harold loved to go camping and fishing and his children fondly remember summers spent at the local lakes. Harold equally loved NASCAR and on Sunday afternoons, he could be found watching the latest race and rooting for his favorite driver.
Harold was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic faith in 1987 and enjoyed being a member of Sacred Heart Church’s Herlong Mission. In his early years in the Church, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and helped at their bingo nights. Harold was also a founding member of the Doyle Historical Society and was proud to have helped with the moving and restoring of the Constantia Church in Doyle. His later life was spend enjoying time with family and friends.
Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Anita, brothers Stanley and Kenny, and parents Austin and Ada. He is survived by sons Timothy and Thomas Laughlin, daughter Teresa Laughlin and grandchildren T.J. Laughlin and Toria Laughlin and many nieces and nephews.
Services for Harold will be Saturday, April 29th at the former Base chapel. Rosary/viewing will begin at 12:30 with Funeral Mass following at 1:30 and graveside services immediately following at Doyle Cemetery. After services, family would like to invite all to celebrate Harold’s life at the Doyle Senior/Community Center with a potluck luncheon.
The family would like to thank those who offered prayers, support and condolences during this difficult time.
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