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1929
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2014
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Robert Harman Obituary
AGE: 84 • Newark
Pop Pop, as he wished, was surrounded by his loving family at home on Sunday, May 25, 2014 when he left us to join his infant son Stephan Robert Harman.
Pop Pop enjoyed watching his grandchildren's and great grandchildren's sports activities, plays and school events.
Pop Pop was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Gertrude Harman; and his brothers, Chester, James and Charles Harman. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Dorothy Reynolds Harman; daughters, Debbie Gerber, Diane Johnston (James) and Dawn Ford (Andrew); grandchildren, Stacy Wenner (Michael), Michael Simpers (Ashley), Jennifer Johnston, David Gerber, Ashley and Brittany Ford; great grandchildren, Tyler Noethiger, Alexis and Delaney Wenner, Mackenzie, Adam and Kylie Simpers; brother-in-law, Col. (retired) Robert M. Reynolds; sister-in-law Lois Huggins (Joseph) and many nieces and nephews throughout the Country.
Funeral Services will be at 11 am on Thursday, May 29 at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME, 212 E. Justis St., Newport, DE where visitation will begin at 10 am. Burial will be at Edgewood Memorial Park, 325 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills, Pa.
The family wishes to express their grateful thanks to Dr. Alan Warrington and his staff for their excellent care as well as Delaware Hospice for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate contributions to either First Presbyterian Church of Newark, DE, the American Cancer Association or the Diabetes Foundation.
To send an online condolence please visit www.nicholsgilmore.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Charles Helwig
May 29, 2014
Great Fellow Spent many hours at Collingdale High School Collingdale He Played Tackle and was in my class of 1947
Went to football camp at Mount Holly Springs, PA
He was a lot of fun to be with. He was good friends Ray Hassel
I missed him at some of reunions
I now live in NJ call 609 465 7838
Kim Habbert
May 28, 2014
Uncle Bob...may heaven greet you with open arms because you deserve it. Your loving smile will be missed greatly. We are all better people having had you in our lives.
Kim Mullins
May 28, 2014
To the entire Harman Family, you're all in our thoughts & prayers. Mr. Harman was a great neighbor, I loved my tomatoes from him every year & of course my Hawaiin flower.
Please know he is resting comfortably now in Gods loving embrace. Love, Joey,Kim & Jonathan Mullins
Trish Warriner
May 28, 2014
The Warriner family will miss Pop Pop! He was a wonderful neighbor and he will be missed greatly.
Diane Johnston
May 28, 2014
You are missed everyday. I am so blessed to have been your daughter. Thanks Pops for everything.
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