Robert L. Harmon

Harmon, Robert L. 87, called to his eternal rest by our Lord, from his home in Chesterfield, MO early Easter Morning, April 20, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn Harmon (nee Metzger) for 62 years; dearest father of Barbara Keogh (Geoffrey), Nancy Norath (Don), Celia Homsher (Jeff), Julia Rizzo (Michael), Mindy Wakefield, and the late Robert L. Harmon, Jr (Trish); dear grandfather of 16, and great-grandfather. Robert was born in St. Louis, MO, attended Univ City High and graduated from Washington Univ where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and Omicron Delta Kappa honor society. He was the son of the late Jess and Lela Harmon, and brother of the late Roger Harmon. During WWII he served as a Lieutenant in the Merchant Marines. After college he worked for IBM and became manager of offices in Nashville and Chicago. He returned to St. Louis as Asst. VP of McDonnell Douglas Corp., to help start a new division, McAuto. Later he became Corp VP of Civic Affairs. Throughout his life he participated in many community affairs and on several boards such as MO Bapt Hospital, Jr Achievement, Washington Univ Alumni & Travel Committees, Urban League, Care & Counseling, St. Louis Boy Scout Council, Ladue Schools, Bank Building Corp., and Clayton Rotary. He was a member of Bellerive C.C. and Crystal Downs C.C., in Frankfort, MI where he spent many summers. He served as Moderator of Delmar Baptist Church where he met his wife and his children were raised. He had an insatiable love of travel, visiting all the continents and journeying around the world. Of all his achievements at which he worked the hardest and was the proudest, was his role as a father, grandfather, husband, and son. He was indeed Da man for all seasons. We love you Pop and will miss you greatly! Services: Visitation from 4-8 p.m. on Thurs., April 24, at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd. in Kirkwood. Memorial Service 11 a.m. Fri., April 25, at Delmar (Dayspring) Baptist Church, 1001 Municipal Center Dr., Town & Country, MO 63131. Interment 9:30 a.m. Fri., at Valhalla Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Delmar (Dayspring) Baptist Church, MO Bapt Hospital, 3015 N. Ballas Rd., St. Louis, MO 63131, or Dogwood Farm Sanctuary animal rescue, PO Box 53, Troy, MO 63379. www.boppchapel.com