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Harold E VanMeter

7 Sep 1928 – 23 Dec 2019

Birth	7 Sep 1928
Death	23 Dec 2019
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/205688912

Bio

VanMeter, Harold E. 1928-2019 Harold E. "Red" "Zodie" VanMeter, 91, of St. Joseph, died Dec. 23, 2019. Harold was born Sept. 7, 1928, in Oak, Missouri, to Joseph and Leona (Neiderhauser) VanMeter. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Marines, during the Korean War. Prior to retirement, he was a beef cutter for Armour and Company, in St. Joseph. He then owned a service station, drove for A-1 Delivery and mowed many yards for several years. Harold married Donna Simerly, on Jan. 20, 1951, in Palo Alto, California; and she survives. Also surviving are: his children: Danny VanMeter, Dana Evans (Kevan), Gina Frakes, Dennis VanMeter and Alena Eighmy (Criss); two grandchildren, Ryan Evans and Tyler DeSpain; and a sister, Kay Jacobs (John). He was preceded in death by: his parents; grandson, Christopher DeSpain; three sisters; and four brothers. Harold enjoyed being with people and enjoyed his cat, Freddy. Memorial contributions to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or to the Animal Shelter would be appreciated. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, with military honors to be held at 4 p.m. www.heatonbowmansmith.com St Joseph News Press 12-25-2019

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Family

Parents

• Leona F Neiderhauser VanMeter 1901–1988
• Joseph Justin VanMeter 1903–1985

Siblings

• Lucella Van Meter Walker 1922–2008
• Joseph Lee Van Meter 1923–1992
• Maxine V Van Meter Leimkiller 1926–1993
• Dorothy Marie VanMeter Strouhal 1930–2006
• Marvin DeWain VanMeter 1934–1989

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