Harold Dean Vaagen, 79, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 in Loveland, CO. He was born on September 20, 1937 in Carpio, ND to Sam and Amanda Vaagen.

Harold had a passion for the drilling industry. He spent 40 years in the oil fields, in which two of those years he was a partner with Norseman Drilling Co., and the other 38 years with JW Gibson Well Service in Colorado.

He was a member of the Elks Lodge Post #1143 in Fort Morgan, where he enjoyed playing cards with the members. In Harold's spare time you would find him in Blackhawk enjoying the slots and tables. When he was not in Blackhawk gambling, you probably would find him with a lotto scratcher in his hand.

Harold married the love of his life Connie Hansen on January 9, 1964 in Sidney, NE. He lived in Fort Morgan for the last 46 years. Harold loved spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Connie; one daughter, Vicky Traxler (Bryan) of Brighton; one son, Ricky Morrison of Fort Morgan; one brother, Vernon Vaagen of Colville, WA; three Grandchildren, and five Great-Grandchildren all of Brighton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and nine brothers.

Visitation will be Monday, February 6, 2017 from 4-6 PM at the Heer Mortuary Chapel in Fort Morgan.

Funeral services will be at 11:00AM, Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at the Heer Mortuary Chapel in Fort Morgan, with Military honors, and cremation to follow. Heer Mortuaries and Crematory entrusted with the arrangements.