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Fred W. Harding

Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Fred W. Harding, age 87, of Grand Rapids, was guided by angels into heaven after a battle with lung cancer on Saturday, September 27, 2008 at his home. He served his country as a Sgt. during WWII in the U. S. Army. He is a General Motors Retiree. He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor in...

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My great-grandfather was a man I've known mostly through stories, pictures and occasional visits with him. Though I can't profess to have known him as well as I would have liked to, I know that one day we'll be able to get to know each other so much better. I do know a few things about his character that I wish to have in my own life: his determination(how he walked up and down all those stairs at the cottage just a year ago), his eternal humor, his passion for life and living well, and his...

Bud was my wife's grandfather and my Bible study mentor. I'm happy to say we shared many conversations about God's Word and he taught me a great deal. I especially love 1Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, Who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. I will miss him very much and am happy to know that God has brought him home.

In fondest memory of my great-grandfather Fred Harding, who has found the comfort of the Lord. His life was an example of faith and hope, a man I wish I had known more closely. I will try to make Grandpa Bud proud by trusting in God and keeping a cheerful face even through tough times.

Bud Harding the man full of life. My memories along with my husband are always cherished at what a loving husband and positive person he was. My husband Joe always goes back many more years and recalls the times he would go over to Bud & Eleanor's and the golf game would be on the TV. At that point in his life he thought boy that is boring to watch. Now today when the Master's is on TV he is front and center. We thank God for our opportunity to be with Bud on many occasions and enjoy...

I'm going to mis Grandpa Harding, but I know that he is in a better place. He is probably playing cards with Jesus and Grandma. He is probably cheating while Grandma surprises herself with a loud burp.

We'll miss him. Maybe they play hearts in heaven.

Bud Harding was my grandpa...a man who throughout my life gave a beautiful example of what it is to be a devoted spouse, and provided a living example of the transformational power of having Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. His devotion to both my Grandma Eleanor, and to his faith, will always be remembered and cherished by me and by his entire family.

He always assured me of his prayers for all of us, with a special intention toward our son... and I know that those prayers are...