Harold Stoops

Harold E. Stoops died May 20, 2009 at the Brookdale Senior Living Care Center in Peoria, Arizona. Harold was born on April 27, 1913 in Peoria, IL and recently celebrated his 96th birthday. He was the only child of Walter and Ethel Prohmer Stoops. He married Pauline Crow, his beloved wife, who preceded him in death, on October 19, 1940 in Peoria, IL. Harold retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company in 1978 after a 35 year career in the purchasing department. He continued to be a staunch supporter of the company throughout his life and was a member of the Caterpillar Retirees Club in the Sun City area. He was the most senior member of the club in attendance at the March 21, 2009 annual luncheon. After moving permanently to Sun City in 1990, he was an active volunteer at the Westside Food Bank where he worked repairing appliances for the thrift store. Harold took great satisfaction in helping others and was proud of his contributions to the community. He was a member of the Lakeview Methodist Church and served on several committees. An avid golfer, Harold had a live-long passion for playing and watching the game. He also was a member of the Wood Shop at the Sun City Recreation Center and enjoyed his Tuesday mornings working at the shop making items for their benefit sales. Surviving are his two daughters, Linda Aeschliman of Peoria, IL and Sheila Hoffmeyer of Sedona, AZ ; his two sons, Walter of Lombard, IL and Lee of Urbana, IL; and two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. His memorial service will be held Friday, May 29 at 10 am at the Lakeview Methodist Church. His family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations are sent to Lakeview Methodist Church, 10298 W. Thunderbird Blvd. Sun City, AZ 85351. Menke Funeral & Cremation Center handled arrangements