1921 - 2018 Harold Ray Germaine, age 96, left this mortal probation peacefully in the evening of Tuesday May 22, 2018. Harold was born on September 16, 1921 in Montgomery, Vermont to Allen Joseph and Madge Richardson Germaine. He grew up the oldest of 9 children on the desert outside Tucson, Arizona. He honorably served as a Marine during WWII in the South Pacific, receiving a purple heart. While on convalescent leave he met and married his eternal companion, Virginia Sorensen, in the Mesa, Arizona Temple on January 2, 1945. Harold served in the Southern States Mission for the LDS church with the loving support of his sweetheart and young child. Lack of formal education in his youth did not hinder his vehement thirst for continued pursuit of knowledge and learning both secular and doctrinally as evidence through his thousands of books. Those that had the opportunity to visit in his home knew the challenge of navigating around his beloved books. He loved to share his vast knowledge and testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ with all. He lived the epitome of a true family patriarch through his love, testimony and example. He faithfully served where the Lord needed him. His service as a Patriarch for over 20 years will be a lasting memory by many. His love of the Savior was evident to all who had the privilege of knowing him. He is survived by sons Joseph (Kathy), Corwin (Marguerite) daughter Michelle (Steve) Todd, daughter-in-law Sherri Corwin, son-in-law Joel Golding, 25 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren (awaiting 2) sister Laura Johnson. Proceeded in death are his wife Virginia, son David Lynn, daughter Raeleen Golding, 2 grandsons, his parents, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. A special thanks to Bennion Veterans Home who helped to make his life comfortable and enjoyable. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 1:00 pm in the Grandview 5th ward building; located at 1551 N 1350 W Provo, UT. Friends may call at the Walker Sanderson Tribute Center, 85 E 300 S Provo, Tuesday from 6- 8 pm and Wednesday at the Ward Chapel from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm. Burial will be in the Provo City Cemetery.