Harold “Hal” DeGroff, 86, of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully on February 19, 2011 at Southwest Copper Hospice, he was born May 3, 1924 in Stryker, Ohio. Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Nancy, son William and brothers Robert, Maurice, Brooks, Richard and Morton. He is survived by daughter Kristine Douglass of Mesa, AZ., son and daughter-in-law Robert and Priscilla DeGroff of Gilbert, AZ and son and daughter-in-law David and Laurie DeGroff of Mesa, AZ. He had 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ at 3:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to East Valley Hospice, 1351 N. Alma School Rd. #250, Chandler, AZ 85224.