Harold Lewis Stilwell was born January 24, 1926, at Cushing, OK, the third of eight children born to Roy Lee and Minnie Laura (Patterson) Stilwell. Harold passed away at Good Samaritan Society, New Underwood, SD on November 14, 2020. His broken heart is whole as he reunited forever with his soulmate Marion who passed away November 8th, 2020, their 73rd Wedding Anniversary. Harold was 94.
Harold's work ethic began at an early age. Upon completion of the Eighth Grade of school, he took on the responsibility to help contribute to the support of his siblings. A WWII Veteran, Harold served his country in the United States Navy from 1944-1946, awarded the Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal (2 Stars), and Philippine Liberation Campaign Ribbon (1 Star). With $60.74 final severance pay, including $1.00 for travel costs, upon his honorable discharge, Harold went to work for Stilwell Trucking, owned by his Uncle Melvin Stilwell in Casper and Powell, WY. Arriving in Powell a cute little gal caught his eye and stole his heart. He married Marion Geraldine Gahagan on November 8th, 1947. Three children were born from this union; Larry Dwight Stilwell, Judy Ann Stilwell, and Harold Wayne Stilwell.
Harold and Marion raised their family in Powell, Big Piney and Gillette, WY, moving as needed during his 36 years of employment with Mobil Oil Company, when required to relocate to a new community. The only mode of transportation in the 1st year of their marriage was an Indian Motorcycle. The entire family loved camping, boating, fishing derbies, and water skiing. The family adventures began with a tent, moving up to the pickup camper built by Harold and eventually campers, boats, and motors homes purchased off the lot! His 1987 Baja Sport 210 boat is now owned by his grandson Nik Stilwell. Riding Harley Davidson motorcycles and snowmobiles were always included in the outdoor activities Harold loved and shared with his family.
Harold retired after triple bi-pass surgery in 1989. He and Marion spent the next 17 winters in Yuma, AZ, and summers in WY, and SD, with their children and grandchildren. He continued his love of outdoor sports riding 4-wheelers even at eighty years young. More recently all family members, hearts full of love, opened their homes sharing in Harold & Marion's care, as they had done so lovingly for their own children and grandchildren throughout their lives.
Harold is survived by his children, Larry D. Stilwell (Becky), Judy Ann Atkinson, Harold Wayne Stilwell (Vee), eight grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; brothers, Ronnie Stilwell, John Stilwell; and sister, Margaret (Margie) Kelly.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marion G. Stilwell; grandson, Shawn Eugene Groves; daughter-in-law, Kimm Kay (Morsett) Stilwell; sons-in-law, Ronald Groves, Wayne Atkinson; his parents; siblings, Leroy Stilwell, Truman Stilwell, Norma Bryan; and infant sister, Betty Rose Stilwell.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Mount Pisgah Cemetery, 804 South Emerson Avenue, Gillette, WY 82716.

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