Harold Dean Williams went to be with Jesus on January 29, 2022 at the age of 76.
Harold was born on April 29, 1945 in Buffalo Wyoming to Raymond and Lenore Williams. He had a great love for America and proudly served in the United States Army 173rd Brigade. After a tour in Vietnam Harold moved to Helena Montana and began his career at the Helena Regional Airport where he worked for 37 years.
On July 21, 1978 he married the love of his life Karen Strong and together raised two children Jason and Shannon in the Helena Valley. Harold never met a stranger and will be missed by many.
Harold is survived by his wife of 43 years Karen Williams; Daughter Shannon (Kelly) Clark of Pipi Valley California; Granddaughters Alexus (Sebastian) Clark; Haley Clark; Brianna Clark; two Great Granddaughters Frances and Estelle; and a sister Karen (Denny) Hougard of Buffalo Wyoming.
Harold is proceeded in death by his parents Raymond and Lenore and his Son Jason Williams.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, February 7th at 2:00 pm at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N Montana Ave., with a reception to follow at Laib-ation Station 410 Lincoln Rd.
Marty Masiak says
Rest in peace our dear friend. Over 30 years of memories and love shared. You are forever in our hearts. Love to Karen, Shannon and all the other family and friends. Prayers and Angels to surround you. Marty and Bruce
Rocky & Loretta Brown says
Harold was always “The Warrior”, his military experience made him a faithful and proud America. He had a very strong love for Karen; Shannon ,Kelly and their 3 daughters and children. He worked hard and loved his job at the Helena Air port for many years. We will remember our many visits over the past 35 years, sitting around the table trying to make the world a better place, and our wonderful Holiday celebrations together. Harold was loved and will be missed, but never forgotten, good bye dear friend. You will always be in our hearts. Rocky and Loretta
John Poppe says
Karen & Shannon And Family, My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You All. Harold Was Such A GREAT Guy And Will Be Missed By Many! So Many Memories And Laughs We Have Had. Sorry Haven’t Seen You GuysIn Awhile.. Love You All!
Jim Haynes says
I miss the old days at the airport, but most of all I will miss your warming smile and great since of humor.
Thomas Juhl says
Harold was a great guy, I enjoyed working him with on airport projects. Harold you will be missed……..
Denis Sue Hart says
Karen, Shannon and family, Harold was a wonderful guy. He had a love for life and his country. He loved to BS with all his friends, family and he had that devilish laugh, I will never forget.. I met Harold back in the day when he would always stop by Walt Price’s house for a cup of coffee in the morning. He loved wonderful wife Karen and his daughter Shannon. RIP my dear friend, you will be missed.
Sue @ Denis Hart
James (J.R.) Feucht says
In my job at Helena Fire I interacted with Harold a lot. He was great to work with and a real fun guy. Great storyteller and a very hard worker. You will be missed, my friend!
Dan Moody says
Rest in peace my friend. You had just started at the airport and I was still in high school when we met. Long time, thank you for all that you gave to us all.
Jeanne and Gary says
We will really miss Harold. We havent known him as long as most of the other comments but we enjoyed every moment we spent with Harold and Karen. He had a joy of life. He was a wonderful husband and father and a great friend. We miss you
Ralph Betcher says
Rest in peace Harold. I have lots of memories of our times at the Helena Airport. You will be missed.
Ralph Betcher says
You will be missed by many.
Tracy Wiler says
Karen and Shannon, I am so sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. He was a great man and one that will be missed by so many. I still have fond memories of him and all of you. I am thinking of all of you and saying many prayers.
Tracy Cuddy (Wiler)
Allan V Stricker says
Harold was simply a good guy! Good at his job, good at dealing with people, and way past good at keeping the airport open and running on an even keel. I enjoyed working with him over the years as we built the Army National Guard facilities at the airport.
J.D. Sauter says
So sorry Karen to hear of Harold’s passing…he will be truly missed, many great memories I have of the two of you.
Rabbit
Gus Gustke says
Rest in Peace my good friend. Many many good times and memories at the airport.
Joy Novota says
My days of working at the airport were often interrupted with a joke, a story & laughter when Harold would stop to say ‘hello’. He was a hard worker, diligent & ready to make the run-ways ready for the landings of the airplanes. Memories flooded back upon hearing the news of his passing. My sympathies to all his family – he made me smile!
Kelly Stanley-McNurlin says
Williams Family:
So sorry to hear about Harold’s passing. Like many who have posted here, I too remember Harold from the ‘airport days’. He always had a great energy to him, and that sense of humor that no-one could resist. He was very dedicated to his job and his crew – and did a dang good job. Such a friendly soul! Condolences to his close family and friends. He’ll always be part of, and remembered as… the ‘airport gang’. God Speed Harold – shine bright.
Don Whitney says
I met Harold while working at INS across the street from the airport and then as a member of the Airport Board. Harold was a very hard working man who always took time to say hello and to chat for a few minutes. Anytime you needed help with something or only needed a question answered Harold was always there. I was honored to know him.
Ron Mercer says
Condolences to Karen, Shannon and family. It was great to work with Harold for many years at the Airport. Harold was always ready to get the job done. Rest in Peace.
Darren, Tiffany, and Kids says
Harold, our dear friend, you and Karen have been some of the best neighbors we ever had. You’re joyful, kind, humorous, generous, patriotic, and loving nature will always be remembered! Friends are the family we choose….. You and Karen became our family!!! We love you guys!!!
Julie Strong says
I am so sorry about the loss of Uncle Harold. Sending you and Shannon so many hugs and prayers.