Harold G. Worswick

Harold G. Worswick passed away peacefully, May 5, 2013, at Midland Hospice House. Harold achieved his life goals and has joined his wife, Betty, and daughter, Karen, in Heaven. Harold was born December 22, 1925 to Lila (Nevin) and George Worswick. Brothers Ed, Alvin and Robert predeceased him. Sister, Melba Clemmer survives. Harold will be missed by son Mike (Debbie) Worswick; four grandchildren, Chad Harkness, Erin (Jeff) Sutton, Doug Worswick, Michelle (Scott) Dicus; and three great-grandchildren, Ethan Sutton, Austin Sutton, and Effy Dicus. Harold is loved by many members of his extended family with whom he has shared his life. Harold served in the US Army from 1944 Â– 1945 and was a proud World War II veteran. He owned and operated WolfeÂ’s Camera and related companies for 40 years. In addition to five retail locations, Harold operated WolfeÂ’s Commercial Photo Service. Harold was the pilot when WolfeÂ’s provided complete aerial coverage of the 1951 Topeka flood. He started WolfeÂ’s Copy Products Company which was a pioneer in the sales of office copy machines in a three-state area. Harold served as a director of Fidelity State Bank. He was a director of several mutual funds operated by Security Benefit. Harold was always actively involved in the Topeka community by participating in organizations like the Topeka Cosmopolitan Club, Junior Jaycees, and the Arab Shrine, where he was active in Greeters, Golfers, & Legion of Honor. He was a founder and later president of Topeka Sales and Marketing Executives. He founded and later served Downtown Topeka as president. He was a long time member of the Topeka Parking Advisory board. Harold was a past president of Family Service and Guidance Center. He was a past president of Shawnee Country Club where he was a long time member. Betty and Harold were married on September 30, 1944. Their life together was a picture book love story to the very last day. Harold devoted the last several years of his life to caring for his wife, Betty. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 8th, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Rd, Topeka, KS 66614. His service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Grace Bible Church, 4021 SE 37th St, Topeka, KS 66605 (East on 37th street, off Croco Rd) Private interment service will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Bible Church, 4021 SE 37th, Topeka, KS 66605.

Harold G. Worswick

December 22, 1925 - May 8, 2013