Harry W. Humphreys

Harry W. Humphreys, D.D.S., M.S., 71, Rockford, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 17, 2010, in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Harry was born May 8, 1939, in Denver, Colorado, the son of John H. and Katharine (Meehan) Humphreys. He earned his dental degree in orthodontics from St. Louis University. He is a veteran of the Navy from 1964 until 1970 serving in Southeast Asia. Harry became a diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics in 1975. He practiced in northern California for 27 years, southern California for 5 years and then moved to Rockford where he practiced for more than 10 years. He was very artistic and it showed in his orthodontics practice. Many people will miss Harry for his wit and compassion. Even in death, Harry made a difference in peoples lives, thinking of others when he became an organ donor. Harry would be elated to know others are now living because of his gift. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away" . Harry is now resting until Jesus comes. He will be truly and sadly missed by his family.Survived by his fianca©, Marcia Messer; his daughter, Monique (Michael) Moyer; sons, Christian and Chadric (Juanita) Humphreys and their mother, Mary Humphreys; grandchildren Maghan and Lee, sisters, Mary Denise "Messey" Humphreys and Katherine "Sha" Humphreys Arce; brother, John Humphreys; Veronika Messer, who was like a daughter; Marcias grandchildren, Anthony and Mackenzie Messer, who were very special to him and their mother, Tasha Messer; and his pets, Louis, Latte, Binky, and Lonnie. "I love you so much" , Marcia.Private family services will be held at a later date. Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., assisted the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Friends of the Humane Society de Tijuana. An informal gathering of friends and family will be held at 5:oopm, Tuesday, July 27, 2010, in Harrys office.Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.