Harold Grossman

Grossman, Harold age 90, of Edina, passed away February 26, 2007. Father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. Born October 12, 1916 in Minneapolis, he spent his early years living in both Minneapolis and Los Angeles. Harold graduated from Fairfax High School and UCLA in California. He was a member of the Phi Beta Delta fraternity in college. Harold was an athlete from an early age playing cricket, soccer and boxing in school, followed by an active life including handball, running, downhill skiing, boating, golf, and fishing. Maintaining his health, vitality and fitness were key to his long, rewarding life. He began an honorable military career with the Pacific Military Academy in California. He was a member of the National Society of Pershing Rifles, and also served in the United States Army in the early 1940's. In 1940, Harold married the love of his life, Mary Bullock, and they remained partners until her death in 1995. Together these childhood sweethearts traveled the world, danced up a storm, played bridge, and had a wonderful life together. He is survived by his children, Mike, Bob (Carole) and Ginny; grandchildren, Wally (Renae), Beth (Kurt), Kari (Eric), Jay, Jeff (Liz), Nicole, Angie and Scott; great-grandchildren, Amy, Molly, Max, Sydney and Emily; brothers, Norman (Sylvia), Burton and Allen; and companion "Little Pete" (his revered Miniature Schnauzer). Much of Harold's life was spent owning and running Grossman Chevrolet, a family business. He started working at the dealership over summers as a kid and stayed until well into his 80's. He loved his Chevrolets! He also founded and ran Harold Auto Supply, Allied Leasing Co., and Lake Street Pure Oil Co. In the mid 60's, he helped establish and was president of the Greater Lake Street Council. He was an active member of Golden Valley Country Club, he established the Knum Knuts ski group, which he ran for 25 years, and he was a longtime ski instructor at Buck Hill. He was also a member of Ark Masonic Lodge, Minneapolis Scottish Rite, and Zuhrah Shrine Temple. Harold also loved to travel and saw most of the world. He was especially fond of his motorhome trips to the western parts of the U.S. and Canada. Hal loved music and expressed that love by singing, playing the organ, guitar, harmonica and marimba. Private interment, Lakewood Cemetery. Memorials preferred to MN/DAK Alzheimer's Association. The family would like to give special thanks to the caregivers at Hopkins Care Center, Methodist Hospice, Michael Koko, and Tom Weltsch from Homewatch, and Mike Bossard. Memorial service Friday, 1 PM at: Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100

Published on February 27, 2007