Faith Harrold

Location of Services has been changed to the Evangelical Free Church in Broken Bow. Broken Bow Resident Church Member Wife, Mother, Grandmother Faith Irene (Mattox) Harrold passed away May 23, 2013 in Kearney, Nebraska. She was a member of the E Free Church in Broken Bow, the last surviving original member of the Senators Extension Club, Royal Neighbors of America Lodge, and was on the Executive Board of Christian Women’s Club for thirty plus years. She did a lot of sewing, crocheting, and knitting in her early married life, but later her love was counted cross stitch, which she did for hire and friends. She enjoyed baking and sharing with friends and neighbors. Her home made chicken and noodles, apple pie, pancakes, baked beans and sweet corn were some of the grandkids’ favorites. Faith was born October 3, 1930 to William Wesley (Bunt) and Virginia Mildred (Apperson) Mattox at the family farm in Rose Valley where she attended school, graduating from Broken Bow High School with the class of 1947. On October 3, 1949 at the Fairbury Nazarene Church, she married Orville W Harrold. She lived her entire life in Custer County, Nebraska. In 1955 they moved to their home in Swiss Valley. Faith was Orville’s partner and helpmate in all parts of their ranch and farm operations. Orville said she was the best hired man he ever had. Three daughters were born there. In 1998, they semi-retired and moved from their farm home of 43 years to Broken Bow, Nebraska. She worked part-time at a craft store, Hallmark card shop, and other odd jobs. She was always willing to help, and never learned to say “no.” It was her faith that kept her going in good times and bad. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Orville; daughters; Gloria (Dean) Duryea, Merna; Neva (John) Meyerhoff, Randolph, New Jersey; and Melanie (Bill) Lovgren, Omaha. One grandson, Adam (Erin) Duryea, Merna. Five granddaughters, Rebecca (Doug) White, Merna; Casi Meyerhoff, Hoboken, New Jersey; Ashley Meyerhoff, Lincoln; Emily (Vince) Lau, Omaha; Olivia Lovgren, Omaha. Three great grandsons, Zachary Hammond, Broken Bow; Destrey Duryea, Merna; Ayden and Trevor Duryea, Merna. One great granddaughter, Cassidy Hammond, Merna. Brothers, Max (Donna) Mattox, Broken Bow; Dale (Beverly) Mattox, Cheyenne, Wyoming; Joe (Neva) Mattox, Broken Bow. Two sisters, Darlene Mattox, Broken Bow; Carolyn (Roger) Miles, Lincoln; one sister- in- law Luella, Bakersfield, California, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Donald Mattox. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Evangelical Free Church in Broken Bow with Pastor Scot Harvey officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday 8 AM to 8 PM, with the family greeting friends 6 PM to 8 PM at Govier Bros. Mortuary. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery with Govier Brothers Mortuary in charge of arrangements.