The Life of HAROLD ELMER OBER Jr.
Harold Elmer Ober, Jr. was born in Nehalem, Oregon on September 8, 1920 to Harold, Sr. and Helen Ober. He grew up in Nehalem and attended Anderson Airplane School in Los Angeles. Following flight school, he served as a pilot in WWII.
Harold married Ellen M. Quick on October 28, 1942 at the Little Country Church of Hollywood, CA. After the war, they moved to Ellen's home state of Iowa where they raised their five children.
Harold owned Ober Insurance Agency, and then Ober Construction Co. until his retirement in 1981. He served on the Polk County Zoning Board for 15 years, and was a charter member of Saylorville Baptist Church where he served in many positions.
Harold was also a ham radio operator connecting to people around the world, including many missionaries. He and Ellen loved to host missionaries in their home and they enjoyed traveling oversees and to Oregon to visit family.
Harold will be remembered for his cartoon drawings, sense of humor, his ability to fix anything broken or find a solution to a problem, and his deep love for God and family. He was assured of eternal life in heaven because of his trust in Jesus Christ as his Savior.
Harold is survived by his loving wife, Ellen, of 67 years, and sons Dennis (Diana), Dick (Lynn), of Des Moines; Sherm (Janet), Herb (Angie), and daughter Christine (Glen) Chapman of Salem, Oregon, sister Marjorie Parmley of St. Helens, Oregon, 15 grandchildren and 25 great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carol Nygaard, brother Sherman Ober, and granddaughter Lori Pick.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 9, at 11 a.m. at Saylorville Baptist Church, 6429 NW 6th Drive, Des Moines. Memorial contributions may be made to Saylorville Baptist Church Missions.
