Harold F. Bode was born to Lillian and Fred Bode in Hannibal, Mo. on August 15, 1921. He graduated Hannibal High School and Hannibal LaGrange Jr. College before entering the Navy in 1942. While serving in the Navy he attended seven different colleges and was discharged in December, 1945. One week later he was introduced to his future wife and they were happily married for 73 years. Zaidee was already attending the university and Harold enrolled the second semester. Harold graduated the University of Missouri with a degree in electrical engineering. Upon graduation, he was hired by General Electric Company to work in the Naval Ordnance Department in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. In 1965, he transferred to the Computer Department in Phoenix which eventually became Honeywell. He became the Manager of Quality Control and retired in 1985.
He was preceded in death by his foster brother Loren Surratt and son Rick. He is survived by his wife, Zaidee, 3 children, Lauren Wilson (Jim), Chris, Phil (Michelle), daughter-in-law Maria Cruz, 9 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at Brophy Chapel, 4701 N. Central Avenue in Phoenix, at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society or UMOM New Day Center. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com.
Posey Moore Nash
Folks from the mid west are best, and Harold was one o the best!
our condolences,
Posey and John
Mark King
Harold will be greatly missed. Sending our thoughts and prayers to Zaidee and family at this time.
Larry & Tammy Millholland
Phil and Michelle, I am so very sorry for your loss. Regardless of how long a parent has been on this planet and lived a long life, you always wish you could keep them just a few moments more. While I know that your hearts are broken, please know that Harold is at peace now. And while you may not be able to see him, he’s there.. there in your memories and there in your heart. He is still there because the impact of his life on yours and everyone who knew him. I wish I could have met him Phil. I know you to be a great man… I can only imagine how wonderful he had to be. Tammy and I are always here for you. If there is anything we can do, or that you’d like us to do, please let us know. May God grant you and your family peace beyond understanding at this time, and my your heats fill with joy as you remember Harold today and tomorrow and all the days that follow.
Wendy Josephs
I didn’t know Harold personally but knew and admired him from my friendship with his daughter, Lauren. I was so impressed with his positive attitude no matter what he was confronted with and his profound love for his wife and family. His life was truly an inspiration.