Harold E. Dennett

Harold E. Dennett passed away on March 25, 2022, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 99. He was born to John and Pearl (Dirlam) Dennett on May 12, 1922, in Wichita, Kansas. Harold was united in marriage to Juanita (Tennyson) Dennett on August 4, 1943, in Morganfield, Kentucky. The couple was blessed with four daughters: Rita, Linda, Denise, and Carol. Harold grew up in Wichita, Kansas and attended Wichita North High School. He went on to serve the United States Army from 1942 until 1946 when he was honorably discharged. He was proud of his service in the South Pacific during World War II. Harold moved to Palco in 1950 and went to work for Conoco Oil Company as a supervisor and retired in 1984. Being raised in a home with the influence of music gave Harold a passion and many memories that he carried throughout his life from Kansas to Arizona. He was a jam session leader for 14 years; and as a talented musician, you could always find him tapping his feet, whistling a tune, or playing his guitar. He was a member of the Palco Lions club, a lifetime member of the VFW, served on the Palco City Council and the board of the United Methodist Church in Palco. Harold was a kind and loving man. He didn’t know a stranger and was always looking to have a good conversation with anyone. For Harold, life was one grand, sweet song that has never ended. His love, his encouragement, and his music has given each of us faith to our souls, peace to our lives, and joy for generations to come. He will be greatly missed, but the celebration of his life and memories will never be forgotten. He is survived by his children, Rita (Ivan) Clark of Morrison, CO, Linda (David) Richards of Lawrence, KS, Denise Dennett (Terry Strausborger) of Hays, KS, and Carol (Rick) Himbury of Midland, TX; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Harold is preceded in death by his parents, John and Pearl Dennett; and siblings, Maude, Cecil, Bill, Leo, Mildred, Marjorie, Orland, Marion, Wanda, and Roscoe. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 10:30 AM at the Palco United Methodist Church. Visitation will be on Monday at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville from 2PM until 8PM with Family Receiving Friends from 5PM until 7PM. Memorials are suggested to Palco Lions Club or VFW Post 8871 and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.