Harold Donald Pink passed away peacefully at the Legacy at Preston Hollow on Saturday, November 29, at the age of 86, after a long courageous battle with pneumonia. After 62 years of marriage his beloved wife, Pearl, passed away in June. Subsequently, Harold's health started to decline. He remained at his home in Dallas up until the last week when he had to be rushed to Medical City, then Legacy. Harold was born in Ft. Worth, Texas, September 16, 1928 to Sybil and Phillip Pink. The family lived in Wichita Falls where he attended Midwestern State University and graduated with honors in accounting. Through his hard work and entrepreneurial spirit, Harold was a self-made success. He began work at age fourteen and during his sixteen years at Levines Department Store, he worked his way from an elevator boy to a top executive. During this time he met Pearl Melnick on a blind date, and three months later was married. He left Levines and along with friends Bob, Ben, and Michael Coit started Coit International, which quickly grew into one of the country's leading fabric store chains, operating as Fabrific Stores. He later left Coit and along with his wife and three children started Boot Town in 1975, which he operated until 2004. Harold and Pearl raised three children and helped raise eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Harold enjoyed reading, fine dining, fishing, boating at Lake Texoma, family reunions in Galveston, dogs, and business. He was stoic, smart, and a tough negotiator. He rarely complained and was highly respected in the industries that he worked. Even near the end of his life, while battling chronic pneumonia, he continued going to the office to work every day. He had a positive attitude always, and a love of life. On the day he passed away he ate breakfast, lunch, and took his medicines. Always a fighter till the very last breath. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Dr. Erwin Pink, Dr. Louis Pink; in-laws: Gladys Pink, Isadore Pollicoff, Ethel Melnick Ferris, and Rebecca and Irving Zucker; grandchild: Alex Pink; great nephew Aaron Gruen. survivors include children: Jamie and Carl Weisbrod, Jana and Marlon Pink, Holly and Jay S. Pink; brother: Jerry Pink; grandchildren: Nicolette Pink and Dr. Jacob Smigel, Nancy and David Pink, Jordan Pink, Zach Pink, Rachel Pink, Max Weisbrod, Josh Weisbrod, and Esther Weisbrod; great granddaughter Lydia Pink Smigel; in-laws: Elizabeth Pink; and many nieces and nephews who he loved very much. During his final months, visits from children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends really cheered him up. His courage and persistence during his last months were an inspiration for all of us. During the last difficult months Harold remained strong and confident, though he missed Pearl, he felt that she was with him, and was his angel. Our family would like to thank Felicia Bilbrew with Trinity Personal Care of Allen and all the wonderful caregivers who helped make dad's life fun and comfortable during these last difficult months, they are truly a wonderful a group of caregivers. Harold loved them all and they became part of our family. Jennifer, Stacy, Lily, Brenda and Jane, to name a few, were always there for him (and Pearl) and the family can't say enough good things about this caring organization. Donations may be made to the Parkinson Voice Project in Richardson or charity of your choice. Services were held Monday Dec 1st at Sparkman Hillcrest, Rabbi Gershon of Sherith Israel presiding.
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