Age 72, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2008 in Hospice of Palm Beach County at Bethesda Hospital. Harold was born and raised in Muskegon, Michigan. Harold enlisted in the Air Force and served 4 years from 1956 through 1960. Harold was a machinist for the Shafer Valve Company in Mansfield, Ohio for 37 years. For many years in Mansfield he was involved with the Little League Program. Harold called Boynton Beach home for the last 10 years. During the years in Boynton, Harold was involved with We Care and community service.
Harold is survived by his wife of 49 years, Susie; two sons, Mark and Jeff Brufladt of Columbus, Ohio; a brother, Einar Brufladt of Baldwin, Michigan; and a sister, Phyllis Larson of Mission, Texas.
Harold was predeceased by his father, Thor; his mother, Janet; two brothers, Thor and Raymond; and a sister, Shirley Johnson.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at 10:00 AM at Boynton Memorial Chapel. Committal and burial service to follow at the South Florida VA National Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL.
In lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting donations be made to the American Cancer Society or to Hospice of Palm Beach County.