Georgia May Harrod

Georgia Harrod Obituary

HARROD-Georgia May Harrod, long time resident of Monrovia, passed away March 15, 2008, at her home of 6 years in Placentia. Georgia was born August 17, 1931, to Paul and Mildred Magaris, in Honolulu,where her father was stationed in the Navy. Her father was lost October 31, 1941, with the northern Atlantic sinking of the USS Reuben James. She enjoyed meeting many remaining survivors at several of their reunions, years later. After her grandson and gre at-grandchildren, her greatest passion was music. She loved to sing and had her brief moment in the spotlight in the San Gabriel Civic production of the Wizard of Oz. In addition to being actively involved with Monrovia Job's Daughters, PTA, and Brownies, she served as a volunteer at the City of Hope. Georgia is predeceased by her parents and recently her brother Paul. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Robert; daughters Paula, Roberta, and Julie (Jeffrey); grandson Andrew (Trisha); great-grandchild ren Joseph, Sarah, and Jacob; her pomeranian Sassy, and very special caregiver Maria. Georgia was able to enjoy her last week at home with the dignity of Hospice care and the love of family and friends. Services will be private with the scattering of her ashes at sea. Donations in her memory may be made to the City of Hope or US Navy Memorial.

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Published by Pasadena Star-News on Mar. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Georgia Harrod

8 Entries

Julie Michaels

May 1, 2008

My dear Mom, you are so missed. It was an honor to be present when you crossed over, I will never forget how I felt to see you finally at peace. You chose the date you gave me life to pass, I will honor you and pass on your legacy through my grandchildren, they loved you and always will, you will not be forgotten. I love and miss you so very much. Thank you for my life and we shall see you again when it is our turn. Aloha Mom.

Fran and Walt Dobley

April 14, 2008

I will miss Georgia's bright smile and her songs. We loved going through her catalogs and telling jokes. We will always have fond memories of a dear lady.

Ailene Beyer

April 9, 2008

My condolences on the loss of your mother. I know you miss her a lot.

Much Love,

Judy Aten

April 9, 2008

Robbie,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. You were lucky to have her as a Mom and now as a Guardian Angel. With deepest sympathy.

Dana (Coombs) Young

April 2, 2008

My deepest sympathies for your loss. Georgia may not have been 'big' physically, but she was a large presence wherever she was. Rest in peace, Georgia.

Tracey Greene

April 1, 2008

God blessed you with a very special Mother and Friend. The memories you've recorded over the time that your mom was "here," are priceless records. May God continue to strengthen and keep you and your entire family. My prayers are with you.

Cynthia Bleau

April 1, 2008

My condolences to you Robbie and your family. May you carry with you loving memories of your mom forever until you two meet again up above.

Love
Cindy
xoxoxox

Mom, It's so hard to believe that you're gone. We love you and miss you. Love, Robbie

Robbie Brady

March 30, 2008

ALOHA MOM!
On Saturday, March 15, 2008, at about 12:20 in the afternoon, in the family home in Placentia, California, our Mother, Georgia M. Harrod finally lost her battle with her body and a multitude of illnesses.
The whole family was present and at Mom's bedside when she passed.
At the time of her passing, we were playing one of Mom's CD's of the Hawaiian artist known as IZ. He was singing the song Somewhere Over the Rainbow at the exact moment she passed on. It had great meaning and was soothing to all of us. Mom taught each of her three daughters an appreciation for music that will stay with us forever.
Please take a moment to enjoy his version of this song and read about the artist: http://lover4ever.unblog.fr/abandon
ner/somewhere-over-the-rainbow/
It is a wonderful tribute!
Although it is a time of great sadness and self-pity for us, it is a glorious moment for our Mom, who has been a prisoner of her body for a long time but most recently fought the nightmare of her last five months after four surgeries and being moved around between hospitals and nursing homes. Mom finally was able to spend her last week and a day at home, happliy singing and surrounded with dignity, compassion, comfort, and love.

SHE IS FREE AT LAST
and, no doubt, singing with the choir of Heavenly Angels!!!

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