Harley Lynwood Danforth

Long-time resident of Mahtomedi, MN. Passed away on 1/17/11, surrounded by his loving family. Born October 19, 1924 in St. Paul, MN. Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Ruth (Griswold) Danforth and twin sister, Mary Jean (Danforth) Collins. Survived by wife, Mary Josephine "Jo" (Robertson) Danforth and children Al (Pam), John, Mary Houle, Robert (Lisa) and Sarah (Kevin Short). Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Harley was a 1942 graduate of Mahtomedi High School, served in the 8th Air Force in England during WWII, and graduated from Macalester College in St. Paul in 1949 with a degree in Economics. Harley and Jo were married in 1948, and raised their five children in Mahtomedi, where Harley began his community involvement, which continued until his passing. After 35 years at the First Trust Company, Harley and Jo retired to a hobby farm near River Falls, WI. He enjoyed cycling, cross country skiing, reading, yard work, tinkering around the house, and old cars. A memorial service will be held 3:00pm Thursday, January 20 at the White Bear Unitarian Universalist Church, 328 Maple St., Mahtomedi, MN. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.