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Harold LaMar Obituary
Harold "Bones" LaMar
August 11, 1952-August 23, 2019
BLUE GRASS-Harold "Bones" LaMar, 67, or Blue Grass, Iowa passed away Friday, August 23, 2019, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in the Runge Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service. Memorials may be made to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.
Harold was born a son of James and Daisy (Biggs) LaMar on August 11, 1952 in Pekin, Illinois. He was united in marriage to Pat Harland on February 17, 1979 in Buffalo, Iowa. He spent his entire working career as a mechanic in tire shops.
He loved his family dearly, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed playing Bingo and taking care of his lawn.
Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 40 years, Pat LaMar; children: Betty (Dustin Waller) Byers, Steve (Michelle) Cox, Jimmy LaMar, Penny LaMar, Becky LaMar, and Randy Sumpter; Sister, Peggy Wiseman; brothers, James and William (Deb) LaMar; along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his daughter, Buffy Moss.
The family would like to thank Nancy, Kim and the Harland brothers for their loving care and support.
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Randy Anderson
July 13, 2024
I´m Randy sumpters oldest son Randy jr...not sure if I ever met Harold "bones" or not but I guess he was my grandpa idek the whole piece because I know my dads mom was Elaine so ya idk because I wasint that close to my dad but it´s a small world too because I had an old friend named Ryan moss who is Buffy son and I guess Buffy was Randy´s sister? So he´s my cousin ??? Wow small world lol
Cindy Buffington
August 28, 2019
Want to send my condolences to Pat and rest of the family especially Steve.
Patty Williams
August 27, 2019
My prays are with you pat and your family
Kim Determan
August 26, 2019
I will always remember the breakfast we had together and the laughs we had while eating our breakfast and your beautiful smile. Spread your wings and fly high! You will always be in my heart.
August 26, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Randy Sumpter
August 25, 2019
I will miss you even though we wasn't close
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