Pearl C. Harry
(Died April 24, 2008)

Pearl Harry, age 98, a resident of Taylor, Michigan since 1940, died at Oakwood Commons (Dearborn) on Thursday, April 24, 2008, following a courageous battle with a brain tumor.
She was born September 27, 1909, in the city of Dearborn, to the late Louis and Katie (Ritter) Querfeld. Some of her early life's memories are of her father Louis visiting with Henry Ford on their farm in Dearborn which is now part of the Ford Motor Company Proving Grounds. She grew up on this farm with her older brothers William and Orvel and younger brother Art. She lost a 6 year old brother Moris to diphtheria, just weeks after she was born.

She married her late husband William (Hap) on July 3, 1929. Hap was a WWI veteran and retired Ford Motor Company employee. They raised their four children in a house that was moved from Lincoln Park to farm land they purchased in Taylor, Michigan. in 1932 and still resided at this home.

During WWII Pearl worked for the Bendix Company in the war effort. She later worked at Wyandotte Hospital in the 1950's. She was also well known for her great cooking at various restaurants that she worked at during her life time. In 1959 Pearl and Hap retired to Tampa, Florida only to return a few years later because of her heartache from being away from her family.

Pearl is survived by two sons, a daughter and daughter in law. She was preceded in death by her daughter Midge who died in a auto accident in 1966. Nana's greatest times are remembered with her love for her 13 grandchildren. She is also remembered and loved by her 25 great-grandchildren,and 11 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral service for Pearl Harry will be held on Monday, April 28th at 11am from St. Paul United Church of Christ, 24158 Goddard, Taylor, Michigan, 48180. Visitation will be Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm till 8 pm at Querfeld Funeral Home, 1200 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48124.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Paul United Church of Christ or Hospice of Michigan appreciated.

We would like to thank all of the staff of the Oakwood Commons for their help and support.