Harold Overbeck, son of Geo. and Nellie Overbeck, was born on August 7, 1913. They moved to the Glenfield area in 1914. In 1940, he enlisted in the National Guard and was a member of Company F from Carrington which served our country in the South Pacific on Guadalcanal, Figi, and New Caledonia. He later volunteered to serve with Merrill's Maurauders in India. He was discharged from the Army in January 1945.

In December 1945, he was married to Olga Fadness, daughter of Gilbert and Julia Fadness. In 1956, they moved to Spokane, Washington, where they presently reside. Harold was employed by Central Valley School District in Spokane Valley.

They are parents of five children: Janet born in 1947, LaVerne in 1949, Bruce in 1951, Daryl in 1955, and Ronald in 1958.

Janet is coordinator for the gifted program in Clarkston, Washington.  She has two children, Patti, born 1967; and Bart, born 1970.

LaVerne is the band director in the Jr. High where he went to school. Bruce is employed by United Parcel. Daryl is service manager at a Chevrolet dealership in Spokane and Ronald has employment at a sporting goods shop. He has one daughter, Bryanne, born in 1983.

Harold retired in 1975, but is enjoying substitute bus driving for athletic trips, etc. Harold and Olga enjoy their leisure time fishing and camping in their travel trailer and enjoy their family and the three grandchildren.

Source:  Glenfield History 1886 €“ 1987 Page 176