Harold Applas Jr.

Harold Applas, Jr "Junior" died unexpectedly at his home in Polson, Montana. Mr. Applas was a retired maintenance worker.

He was born in North Crow Creek, Montana on April 11, 1922 to Harry and Emma Whitesitt Applas. He grew up in the Flathead Valley.

Harold was a veteran of World War II, in the European Theatre 56th infantry division and was discharged in January of 1946.

Mr. Applas lived in Shelby County, Indiana for years before moving back to Montana.

Mr. Applas wished only to have military services at the gravesite. Arrangements will be handled by Grogan Funeral Home.

Survivors include a wife of 47 years, Dorothy (Sandefur) Applas. Survived by one sister Alice Krause of Sandpoint, Idaho. One brother proceded him in death, at birth. A daughter Donna (Richard) Purvis of Columbus, IN. Two grandchildren- Heather Johnson and Shawn (Kyle) Purvis also of Columbus, IN. Four great-grandchildren: Logan and Dawson Petro, Johnathen Anderson, and Molly Purvis- all of Columbus, IN. Also surviving are four nephews: Darrell and Dean Shenman, Mike and David Higgin. One neice Betty Buckmaster, who preceded him in death.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 31st in Ronan. Military rights will be served by the local VFW.

Read Harold Applas, Jr.'s Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.