Roy E. Harthan

1936 - 2013

Roy E. Harthan obituary, 1936-2013, San Diego, CA

BORN

1936

DIED

2013

Roy Harthan Obituary

Harthan, Roy E. FORT BRAGG, CA -- Roy was born to Doris and Harry Harthan on April 6, 1936 in Oldham, England. He passed away December 17, 2013 in San Diego. Roy leaves behind his children Chris and Gillian, their mother, Eileen, his partner of 14 years, Mary Fleming, her children Betty Tenret and David Wills. His family extends to 13 grand and 8 great-grandchildren. Roy has a brother, Alan, sister Barbara, and nieces and nephews in England. Roy was an Engineer who worked on many well known aircraft at British Aerospace, Northrop, Douglas, and ROHR. After retiring, Roy moved to Fort Bragg, where he built a house. He enjoyed biking, tennis, sailing, golf, and traveling the world. A celebration of Roy's life will be held in Fort Bragg at a later date.

Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Dec. 24, 2013.
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Deep sorrow to hear of Roy's passing. Worked together at Rohr, 2 Lancashire lads having a laugh! My commiserations to you all.

Paul Sumner

December 29, 2013

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