Harry Charles Misener
Passed: November 25, 2017
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Harry Charles Misener
Passed: November 25, 2017
Obituary
Harry Charles Misener, 59, of Goodyear, AZ passed away on November 25, 2017 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born March 2, 1958 to Harry Misener and Eileen McAfee in Highland Park, MI. He is survived by his loving wife Jayne Griffith Misener; son Matthew Misener (Jennifer); 3 granddaughters (Braelynn, Melanie and Bailee); mother Eileen McAfee-Misener; siblings Patty (Ron) Kurylo, Pam Misener, Mary Misener Harms, Shelly Misener; and Mike (Char) Misener; father-in-law Marcus Mack; sisters and brothers-in-law Debbie Griffith (Rick Rice), Kathy Griffith Thompson, Tom Griffith (Lori), Mike Griffith (Toni), and John Griffith (Kim); 9 nieces, 6 nephews, 4 great nieces, and 5 great nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Harry Joseph Misener and grandparents Alice and Joseph McAfee and Marion and Harry Misener.
Harry served in the US Navy from 1976-1980 as a Morse Collection Specialist/Crypto-logic Tech Operator/Analyst where he received the National Defense Service Medal. He also served for 21 years with the Westland, MI Police Department as a Sergeant, field training officer, and D.A.R.E. officer, and as the Director of Training for Shooter’s World in Phoenix, AZ.
Most of all, Harry will be remembered for being a loving husband, father, son, brother, friend, hockey coach, and mentor.
A first Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at the Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338 with a reception to follow from 3:00-5:00 pm at the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church hall, 918 S. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ.
A second Memorial Service and reception will be held from 12:00-3:00 pm on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at the Bova VFW Hall, 6440 N. Hix Rd, Westland, MI 48185.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Thompson Funeral Chapel and will be made in Harry’s memory to charitable organizations that were close to his heart.
22 responses to Harry Charles Misener
Gabriella Kurylo Colt says:
December 2, 2017
My sincerest sympathies to the family. I remember Harry from junior high and high school and he was always great to hang out with.
Nicole Gordon says:
December 3, 2017
I remember Harry from elementary school. He was always really nice and great to be around.
Linda Fogg Kenger says:
December 10, 2017
My heart is broken after learning of the loss of such an incredible person. My sister was a good friend of Harry’s in high school and after. He went above and beyond as a police officer and friend to help her during some very hard times and was there for my mom and our family when she died. God bless you and your family during this difficult time with the peace in knowing you will all be together again. Harry will be there with arms wide open and his beautiful smile to greet you. Rest in peace dear Harry.
Linda Fogg Kenger says:
December 11, 2017
My deepest sympathy and prayers to Harry’s family and all who loved him. He was a real treasure, a wonderful man. My sister was friends with Harry in high school and after. He went above and beyond to help her and when she died he was there for my Mom and our family. God bless you all with peace. Rest in peace Harry.
Michael "Rat" Willard says:
December 16, 2017
Harry was one of the people you could count on to do things correctly …when we first got the Police Explorer Program going at Westland P.D. he was a good choice for taking out ride-alongs, he could be trusted. Back in the days before the Dept. got a permanent-Civilian Dispatching staff, Harry would often Dispatch and he not only enjoyed it, but was quite skilled at it as well. I played with Harry on the Dept. softball team and the Westland Police (Dare) Hockey team. Harry was also a good Dare Officer and F.T.O. I will miss Harry as will many others….I will remember him most as being one of the “Hockey Guys “.