Harold W. Plants

Harold W. Plants, 86, of Las Cruces, died Sunday, April 18, 2010. He was born May 27, 1923 in Claysville, PA. to Harold and Nelle Calvert Plants. Harold was a veteran of the US Army Air Corp where he served his country honorably during WW II. He retired after many years of faithful service as Equipment Manager for the State of New Mexico. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved to hunt and fish, was a member of the Eagles Club and had a great joy of working crossword puzzles. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Mr. Plants is survived by his daughter Donna Dunn of El Paso, TX; brother Howard Plants of Claysville, PA; sister Ila Mae Shaler of West Alexander, PA; grandson Jeffrey A. Dunn and wife Pamela of Bedford, New Hampshire and by his two great-grandchildren Nicholas I. Dunn and Brittney N. Dunn. Howard is also survived by his numerous extended family all residing on the east coast. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jean Plants; granddaughter Judith A. Dunn; his parents and son-in-law Irwin E. Dunn. A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Getz Funeral Home. A Graveside Service to celebrate his life is at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 23, 2010 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Pastor Daniel Benuska officiating. The US Army will provide military honors. PDF Printable Version