LAZZERS, Harold Gene - b. January 29, 1943 - d. May 30, 2012

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Harold Gene Lazzers, 69, a resident of rural Toronto, Kansas and a longtime resident of the Eureka, Kansas area, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas.  He was born January 29, 1943 in Eureka, Kansas, the son of Harold Eugene and Ruby Virginia (Purkeypile) Lazzers.

Harold was a graduate of Eureka High School.  Known for his strong work ethic, he was successful in a number of professions.  During his teen years, he worked custom wheat harvesting.  He began his sales career at Miller Brothers and later at  Burk-Paulsen Clothiers in Eureka, and became a Prudential Insurance salesman.  While living in Emporia, Kansas, he became the first manager of The Guy Shop and was a salesman for Liberty Mutual Insurance.  In Osage City, Kansas, he was a salesman at Rainbo Bread Company.  Harold spent time working in the oil fields, and while living in Wichita, Kansas, he owned and operated the Redwood Inn and The Pump Room.  In later years, he was a salesman for Wild Bill's Beef Jerky.  Most recently, he owned and operated Laz-Shax Storage near Toronto State Lake.

On July 19, 1960, Harold married Myrt VanBuskirk, and to this union four children were born:  Aaron, Gene, Matt, and Erica.  They were later divorced.  Harold was united in marriage to Barbara Mead on August 13, 1974, and to this union, one daughter, Leslye, was born.  They later divorced.  On December 25, 1984, Harold met Linda Simons, and they began their 27-year companionship.  Linda resides at their home near Toronto, Kansas.  Harold was a member of the Kansas Boat Racers Association (KBRA) and enjoyed racing drag boats with his brother, Bob.  He was also an avid fisherman and hunter.

In addition to his companion, Linda, Harold is survived by two sons, Aaron Lazzers of Haysville, Kansas and Matt Lazzers of Fall River, Kansas; three daughters, Gena Schaefer and husband, Brian of Emporia, Kansas, Erica O'Brien and husband, Michael of Lacombe, Louisiana, and Leslye Bullock and husband, Dan of El Dorado, Kansas; one brother, Bob Lazzers and wife, Sharon of Severy, Kansas; two sisters, Betty Griggs of Dodge City, Kansas and Sandy Parker of Spring Hill, Texas; and thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  His parents, Harold Lazzers and Ruby White, and sister, Mary Cook, preceded Harold in death.

Funeral services wil be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 4, 2012 at the Jefferson Street Baptist Church, 300 S. Jefferson, Eureka, Kansas with Pastor Sam McVey of the New Life Equipping Mnistries in El Dorado, Kansas officiating.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.

A memorial has been established in Harold's name with the Jefferson Street Baptist Church, and donations may be sent to Timmons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 168, Fredonia, Kansas 66736.  Words of condolence for the family may be left at www.timmonsfuneralhome.com.  Timmons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

(taken from the Timmons Funeral Home website)