Harold D. Canady

A candle was lit by Kristen Balmer on January 11, 2018 12:03 AM

A candle was lit by Carl Edward Balmer Jr. on January 10, 2018 9:13 AM

A candle was lit by Niece Laura Munday. on January 8, 2018 7:12 PM

A candle was lit by Patrick on January 8, 2018 12:38 PM

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I here to help your family and friends this is Patrick Shea from the Mishawaka food pantry my bday was on January 4

Message from Kathy Canady-sister

Harold, you will always hold a special place in my heart. I've loved you from the time I knew what love was and I will love you forever. We have had many special times together. You were my playmate since toddlerhood. We played cowboys and Indians, cards, I taught you to write your name at the time, we colored. We laughed and played, including with our special dog, Blackie. You liked to play a version of hide and seek and so did Blackie! Then when we were older, we went to the beach where you liked to feed the sea gulls, we went to a festival and rode rides with Dale, Jr. You enjoyed playing with Kayla too and affectionately nicknamed her "Kid". I enjoyed taking you to McDonald's, where you would get your favorite strawberry shakes. May you rest in peace.

A candle was lit by Ann Schymanoske on January 7, 2018 10:33 PM

A candle was lit by Kathy Canady- Sister on January 7, 2018 9:23 PM

Message from robbieann

Harold, jame cole and i will miss you forever and always. Cole, was glad to see you at mcdonalds by chance one day and caught up with you about the boogie men and all the things you three did in arkansas and the puppies. I will always remember you feeding me m&m's when i was little and us still eating them each christmas. Favorite times was us singing fudge fudge call the judge with Kathy jo and even you saying get get when you didnt want to be bothered. love ya lots and lots of memories to kee;p in my heart that we had.

A candle was lit by Rick Balmer- Brother-in-law of Robbielea Balmer on January 7, 2018 8:43 PM

A candle was lit by South Bend, Indiana on January 7, 2018 7:08 PM

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I met Harold when I worked at Parent and Friends many years ago. At first it took him time to come around however once he did Harold showed me how loving he was. I will miss him very much so however I know that he will live on in my heart and the hearts of others. Harold taught me how to love purely and truly so I wrote something for him which I will paste below. I will miss you Harold and I am sorry that we did not get to go to Donalds more my friend. You will always be with me as I meet the challenges of life head on and I will always recall to just keep loving others because that is the secret to life. I love you buddy.

For Harold,
I am shown love every day when I look into those sweet shy eyes..those eyes that have seen so much good and bad..those eyes that are pure like a child's..I feel love when those strong teddy bear arms hug me tight..those arms that have defended themselves against unfair rage..those arms that have hung limply at his sides because they were unsure..those arms that hold me so gently because he doesn't want to break or lose me...those arms have lost so much already..I have touched love when I feel his huge hands in my tiny ones..those hands that are always gentle..those hands that tickle me because he likes to do that..those hands that become silly claw like things because it is funny to pretend you are a monster and chase people around..those hands that this one time just held my hand for no reason other than to feel acceptance..I know love because he choose me..he choose me because in that moment when those eyes saw mine and those arms hung limply at his sides unsure..and his hands aching for the warmth of another..in that perfect moment my perfect friend choose me..and he teaches me everyday how to be loved and how to love another..

Message from robbieann

thanks for what you wrote harold so true he was at mcdonalds couple years ago and got to see my son was happy someone took him there as we used to always say the hamburglar was coming when we were little lol and my two sons always played montsters with there uncle harold

A candle was lit by Jessica Marek on January 7, 2018 6:56 PM

A candle was lit by Tawny Gonzalez on January 7, 2018 11:15 AM

Message from Tawny Gonzalez- Former DSP at Parents and Friends

Harold,
Where do I start? You were my buddy, my sidekick... never in my life have I ever met anyone like you. You had a laugh that melted my heart, and a smile that lit up the room. You taught me so much about what it meant to love someone with your whole heart. You didn't just give away love and trust, it was something that had to be earned, and I was lucky enough to earn it.. It was in your own time, and on your terms, but you once you let down your walls and loved someone, you did so with every fiber of your being.
So many memories from "the boogeyman" to tickling each other to the point we couldn't breathe...
You loved your nanas and milk, and there was no such thing as too many mallows. You gave the best hugs, and wouldn't let go until you squeezed all the air out of me...
I will love and miss you forever. You will always hold a very special place in my heart.

To Harold's family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, and I hope that you are able to find peace during this hard time. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of Harold's life, and work with him. The memories I have of Harold will always be something I hold very near and dear to me.

Tawny

Message from Laura ( Pauline's daughter)

Thank you for sharing is great knowing he touched your heart as much as he did ours! ! So many memories in Arkansas and when you came to visit Grandpa would take you to the airport. Loved hearing about it when you came back to moms.lots of love give mom love for me and the rest of our family in heven. .
Lots of love,
Laura

Message from Heather Brown

I was one of the kids that didn't visit Arkansas in the summer's so I didn't get a chance to my Uncle as well as some others but I do have memories..........one of my favorite memories is when he held my newborn son almost 15 years ago..........he was so loving & gentle as he held a little baby & as he touched the baby's hand he got this HUGE smile and said "little." I loved my Uncle he was a SWEET soul & I will miss him though I am glad he is with Grandpa & Grandma now.......in Heaven!

Message from Tawny Gonzalez

Heather,
I was able to introduce Harold to my daughters, and every time he saw them he just lit up. He would say over and over again "Baby? Go?" whenever he saw me. Such a sweet soul. Sorry for your loss!

Message from Heather

Awwwww thank you so much for sharing!

A candle was lit by Heather Brown-niece on January 7, 2018 6:02 AM

A candle was lit by Gary Stricklen, Brother in law on January 6, 2018 9:26 PM

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Harold is one of the ones I want to thank God for with all my heart and soul.

You could sense what was in Harold's heart and soul. We shall see each other again.

A candle was lit by Gary Stricklen, Brother in Law on January 6, 2018 8:58 PM

Message from Earl Road Family

Our Dearest Friend Harold, We all miss your smiling face and your laugh. There are many great memories you have left with us and we are better people for having known you. We love you Harold.

A candle was lit by Jeff Rupe on January 6, 2018 7:56 PM

A candle was lit by Margie Watson on January 6, 2018 7:49 PM

A candle was lit by Lisa Smith-Eck on January 6, 2018 7:33 PM

A candle was lit by Patricia Stricklen, Sister on January 6, 2018 6:11 PM

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My Life Was Better Having Had You For a Brother

You gave no one a last farewell,
nor even said good bye.
You were gone before we knew it,
and only GOD knows why.
A million times I will miss you,
a million times I will cry.
If love alone could have saved you,
you never would have died.
In life, I loved you dearly,
in death, I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place,
no one else can fill.
It broke my heart to lose you,
the day GOD took you home.
We will meet again someday,
I know it will be in a better place.
I thank GOD he made you my brother,
while you were here on this earth.
I am a better person having had you,
My Brother.

Your Sister,
Pat

A candle was lit by Patricia Stricklen, Sister on January 6, 2018 5:25 PM

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I AM SO MUCH BETTER NOW

I am so much better now
I know you worry about me
and you wonder how much
I suffered in my life
You and I both would feel so much better
if you would focus on the present
I promise you that I feel so much better!!
Your love for me is a true miracle
especially after all that we went through together
I valued & honored your love more than you know
I AM FREE!!
My mind & body are healthy,
there is no more suffering
The only thing I ask of you is to be happy
Know that every time you pray for me,
I am praying that for you
I Love You
Harold