Larry Rheuben Harmon

Rancho Bernardo Larry Harmon, age 76, passed away at his home in Rancho Bernardo, after a short illness. He grew up in South Boston, VA. Larry was appointed to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he graduated in the class of 1962 with a degree in engineering. Larry became a pilot in the United States Air Force flying KC-97s and C-130's. He later became a pilot with American Airlines where he retired as a Captain in October, 1999. Larry is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lois; son, Jeffrey (Dianna); and daughter, Julie (Randy) Johnson. He leaves behind four grandchildren, Savana and Sydney Harmon and Christopher and Courtney Johnson; his mother, Frances Savarese; sister, Gayle (Denny) Brandon; and Clarence Wilson, whom he considered a grandson. His father, Rheuben "Pete" Harmon, predeceased him.The three loves of Larry's life were his family (especially the grandkids), piloting airplanes and swimming with the turtles in Hawaii every year. He took his family on many trips around the world and coached their ball teams, always encouraging them to be the best that they could be. Later in life he did the same with the grandkids, attending their events and volunteering in their classrooms and on field trips. He was a good man, husband, father and grandfather.A Memorial Service will be held at Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. A committal service with military honors will be held on July 7, 2016, at 12:30 pm at Miramar National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Larry would love it if you would make a donation to the Pacific Whale Foundation, Honolulu, Hawaii; the Turtle Rescue Organization in San Diego; or your favorite charity. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ pomeradonews . Larry Rheuben Harmon October 3, 1939 - June 12, 2016