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Harold Samuel Tesky
03/22/1918 — 07/27/2001
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Venturia, North Dakota
Harold Samuel Tesky
Harold S. Tesky passed away July 27, 2001. Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and friend to many.
He was born on March 22, 1918 in Venturia, North Dakota to Jacob J. and Christina Delzer Tesky.
Harold served 5 years in the U.S. Navy from 1941-1945.
Mr. Tesky married Evelyn Anthony on April 6, 1946 and moved to Richland in August 1946. He was an electrician for Dupont, G.E., Battelle, Westinghouse on the Hanford Project and a member of IBEW #1946, until his retirement in 1984.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Evelyn, 4 sisters and 2 brothers, son, Michael and wife Carol Tesky and children, Kim and Michael of Kennewick, WA., daughter, Elaine and husband Butch Hawkins and children, Stephanie, Jennifer and Justin of Richland, WA. and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 1 sister.
Harold was active in the Blue Mt. Council Boy Scouts of America for 38 years until a debilitating stroke in 1994. He received the Silver Beaver Award for Distinguished Service to Youth in 1992.
He volunteered at the Water Follies for 20 years and was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. He will be remembered for helping others in time of need.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Spokane office or the Blue Mt. Council of the Boy Scouts of America. A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 P.M., Wednesday August 1, 2001 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Richland, WA.
Visitation will be on Monday and Tuesday from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. At Einans Funeral Home, Richland, WA.
I have many memories of Harold especially the teasing I got from him for using the word “gell” rather than say-ing right or isn’t that so. Also remember visiting you in Richland with our young family who had been exposed to the measles about the time we were leaving Wishek. We had been visiting my sister LaVern and Hilmer Rath and their children came down with the measles a few days after we got there.
Accept our sympathy and may God’s blessing be with you.
Sincerely, Orlina
e aslesI have many memories o f Harold
especially the teasing I got from him for using the word
“gell” rather than saying right or isn’t that so. Also remenber when we as a young family came visiting you in Richland and our children had been exposed to the measles shortly before we left LaVerna
& Hilmer in Wishek. Of course Paula broke out in a rash a-
bout the time we got to your place, what a situation. Also remember Harold’s collection of clocks and how interested my husband, Herb was and also envious I’m sure.
Accept our sympathy and know that our thoughts are with you
during this time of sorrow.
God bless you, Love, Orlina
Tesky Family,
Growing up I had many mentors.
Mr. Tesky was one of my mentors.
Through the Boy Scouts and the many activities we worked on
together, he taught me much.
The greatest gift he demonstrated to me was “service to others” and the rewards
it brings. Service without requiring anything in return.
He passed this trait on to many, including his family.
I consider myself to be fortunate enough to pass on to others what he has provided me.
He touched many, and those he has touched will continue with the gifts he has passed on to us!
He always managed to make “service to others” fun!
We will miss him.
With condolences and warm regards,
Hank & Nancy Sauer
I have many memories of Harold especially the teasing I got from him for using the word “gell” rather than say-ing right or isn’t that so. Also remember visiting you in Richland with our young family who had been exposed to the measles about the time we were leaving Wishek. We had been visiting my sister LaVern and Hilmer Rath and their children came down with the measles a few days after we got there.
Accept our sympathy and may God’s blessing be with you.
Sincerely, Orlina
e aslesI have many memories o f Harold
especially the teasing I got from him for using the word
“gell” rather than saying right or isn’t that so. Also remenber when we as a young family came visiting you in Richland and our children had been exposed to the measles shortly before we left LaVerna
& Hilmer in Wishek. Of course Paula broke out in a rash a-
bout the time we got to your place, what a situation. Also remember Harold’s collection of clocks and how interested my husband, Herb was and also envious I’m sure.
Accept our sympathy and know that our thoughts are with you
during this time of sorrow.
God bless you, Love, Orlina
Tesky Family,
Growing up I had many mentors.
Mr. Tesky was one of my mentors.
Through the Boy Scouts and the many activities we worked on
together, he taught me much.
The greatest gift he demonstrated to me was “service to others” and the rewards
it brings. Service without requiring anything in return.
He passed this trait on to many, including his family.
I consider myself to be fortunate enough to pass on to others what he has provided me.
He touched many, and those he has touched will continue with the gifts he has passed on to us!
He always managed to make “service to others” fun!
We will miss him.
With condolences and warm regards,
Hank & Nancy Sauer
Our Prayers & Thoughts are with you in this time of Sorrow.
Dear Evelyn,Mike,Carol,Elaine & Butch,
We want to let you know that we are thinking of you and you are in our prayers. We are sorry we could not make it out to Washington for the funeral. Harold was a very special uncle and we always enjoyed when he would come back here to ND and visit. We especially liked the way he tried to keep his little sister’s pantry in order.
We also really enjoyed the time we came out to visit you and were able to go up to the cabin and also view his clock collection. We will miss him. We love you all.
Roberta, Glenn, Ciara & Chelsee Knudson
Evelyn & Family:
I’m “Thinking of you with sympathy and with the hope that the healing touch of time will bring you brighter tomorrows.”
“After the clouds, the sunshine,
after the winter, the spring,
After the shower, the rainbow,
for life is a changeable thing…
After the night, the morning,
bidding all darkness cease…
After life’s cares and sorrows,
the comfort and sweetness of peace.”
— Helen Steiner Rice
Aunt Eveyln and family,
Just wanted you to know our prayers and thoughts are with you. Uncle Harold was so very special. I remember with fondness the trips you made to North Dakota, and the delightful cherries and apricots you so freely shared with us. I will always remember him as a great teaser with a tremendous love for life. He always tried to be rough and gruff, but his nieces and nephews know he had the heart of a softie. We loved him dearly and he will be greatly missed.
Sending all our Love,
Steve, Desiree, Livia, Taefe, Addie, Annie, and Josiah.
I wish he could have met Josiah, he would have gotten a kick out of him. He’s such a little Tesky!
We extend our sympathy to the family. -Dave
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will be thinking of you, wish we could be there.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time, please know we are with you in spirit.
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Harold Samuel Tesky