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Marilyn Harshman Obituary
Marilyn M. Harshman
Resident of Los Gatos
Aug 21, 1935-Sept 21, 2010
Born in Chicago, Ill, Marilyn was a graduate of Modesto High School. Marilyn's pride and joy were her grandchildren (13) and great grandchildren (13). Marilyn loved to crochet and was one of the biggest couch fans for the Forty Niners.
Marilyn is preceded in death by her husband of 38 years Jim, who passed away May 19, 2010. Her heart broke that day and the family finds comfort in knowing they have begun the cruise of eternity together.
Marilyn is survived by her 5 children, Diana, Craig, Donald, Karen and Timothy. Sister Joan Largo, Brother Dale Smith and numerous nieces & nephews.
Marilyn was a loving Mother, Nana, Sister and Aunt.
A special thank you to Optimal Hospice for their care and compassion.
Friends are invited to attend funeral services at Alameda Family Funeral Home, Saratoga CA. Services will be held at 11am on Monday, Sept. 27. Burial will immediately follow at Alta Mesa Memorial Cemetery in Palo Alto.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marilyn Harshman
Karen Galyan
September 18, 2024
It just doesn´t seem possible that we are approaching 14 years since you were called Home. Please keep watching over us Mom, we all miss you so very much
Your little girl
Sherry Drake
September 19, 2021
I think of her almost every day and she was a "sister" to me. I knw someday we will see each other againl.
Sherry Drake
September 21, 2011
It has been a year and it just doesn't seem possible. There is such a hole in my heart and always will be. I still talk about you all the time to my kids so your memory is always going to be alive. I found a couple of your letters that I received from you and they will always be with me. Unless someone is pen paling, they wouldn't know what they mean although our kids do. I miss you so much and we were more than 'best friends'. You were the sister that I would have picked if I could have. I love you Marilyn and miss you and will until the day I meet with you again one day.
August 5, 2011
I miss you so much and wish I could share your birthday with you. You have been an awesome, loving 'sister' to me for over 38 years and those years have very special meaning for me. I will talk to you on your birthday my dear friend. I love you.
Love,
Sherry
August 3, 2011
So hard to believe that your birthday is right around the corner. We all went to Outback and sang Happy Birthday to you. I look at that video clip a lot. I miss you Mom. I feel such a void. Kisses and hugs to Daddy. I love you both more than words could ever say.
Your little girl, Karen
Karen Galyan
June 13, 2011
They say the pain goes away after time. I don't see how. There is not a day that goes by that you don't cross my mind. I talk to you all the time and have shed an ocean of tears. I miss you Mom. I miss you!!
April 18, 2011
Thinking of you today and sending my love. I know in my heart that I can send you my love in heaven. Snding love to Jim too. I miss you more than I can say but I think that you know that. I will 'talk' to you again soon.
Love,
Sherry
Karen Galyan
February 28, 2011
Still feels like yesterday that God called you home. I know you are happy to be with Daddy and I struggle everyday to understand. I miss you Mom. My heart is empty without you. I love you so much. Your little girl forever, Karen
Sherry Drake
February 27, 2011
Hi Marilyn,
You are always on my mind and I still miss you so much. There have been times when I want to pick up the phone and call you and still start letters to you. Be at peace my dearest, dearest friend. I love you and miss you.
Love, Sherry
Karen Galyan
December 12, 2010
I miss you so much Mom. I keep waiting to hear my phone ding because you sent me a text message. I feel so lost without you. You were such a wonderful person. So caring, loving and compassionate. I love you very much Mom. Thank you for loving me unconditionally and being my best friend. I miss you so much Mom. It's like a piece of me died when you did. Merry Christmas Mom. Your little girl always, Karen
December 9, 2010
As the holiday is approaching us, I think bak to other holidays Marilyn and I went through together and the highlight of her holidays were her children and grandchildren and great grandchildren. I know that she is looking down on all of them this season and watching them all. She loved them all so very much. I think of her everyday and I still start writing letters to her without thinking. Marilyn was a very special woman and I miss her so much. We were best friends and I feel that loss because I don't have anyone to talk to like she and I talked. I am so very lucky that she played a big part of my life.
Love,
Sherry
Karen Galyan
December 6, 2010
Words just can't express how I feel. My Mom was my best friend. My heart broke for her when Dad died. She became my child and there's nothing I wouldn't do to protect her. She and I had a bond that not even death can take away. I am so blessed to have had the time I did with my Mom, to talk about our fears, dreams and life. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think of and talk to her. She was truly a wonderful Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Nana. Whenever I see her grandbabies, I just smile and know that Mom is sitting on her cloud with Dad in hand, smiling at her baby's. I love you Mom and I miss you so much..It's just a void in my life now....Your baby girl Karen
November 7, 2010
I miss Marilyn so much, she was a family member in my life. She knew more about me than I think I knew about myself. She was so special in my life.
Sherry Drake
tommy chestnutt
November 4, 2010
I miss Nana dearly. I learned so much from her, things i can never forget. she brought great joy to my life. She brought great joy to me. She welcomed my wife and my children and she loved us. I met so many people along the way through her and lived many lives vicariously through her. I enjoyed Sherry sending me updates about howard stern, i enjoyed her cruises (even if i never went on one with her) i still experiencd them with her and shared her joy afterward. I have pictures of Nana's trip to the indy 500 track. She never mentioned it being so treacherous but just marvelled at the spectacle. I miss her so much. I am so happy to have her though and still talk to her all the time. I love you nana.
October 15, 2010
Marilyn,
I think of you so many times a day and I have found myself writing you letters and have several pages written before I remember I can't mail it to you. I love and miss you so very much as you are my "sister" and always will be. We had a very special friendship that I will always be so grateful for. I love you.
Love,
Sherry
October 10, 2010
I think of you everyday Marilyn and sometimes, several times a day I have eveb started letters to you before I remember I can't send you one. I love you and miss you so very much.
Barbara Hargis-Allen
October 9, 2010
This message is from my mom Barb Hargis Allen who was a lifetime friend of Marilyn. I'm sending this for her because she doesn't have internet or even a computer. I remember Marilyn visiting our home in Indiana in February or March--we had a horrendous ice storm and still we went to the Indy 500 track so Marilyn could see it. I think I was 5 or 6 at the time. My mom loves Marilyn and I know she will miss hearing from her.
Newton
October 7, 2010
To the Hashman family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his LOVE, PEACE, and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. May she R.I.P <3
Sherry Drake
September 24, 2010
I love you Marilyn and you will always be in my thoughts. I'm so glad that we had the 10 days in July.
God Speed my dear, dear friend. It has been a great 37 years.
Love,
Sherry
Sherry Drake
September 24, 2010
I love you Marilyn and I will miss you so much.
Sherry Drake
September 24, 2010
I am so grateful that I spent 10 days with Mariln in July. We were best friends for 37 years and I loved her so much. I will miss you Marilyn and know you and Jim are on your cruise of a lifetime.
Leslie McCrum
September 24, 2010
I cherish my last visit with my dear Auntie Marilyn just a few weeks ago and know she and Uncle Jim are united again.
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