Acme, Washington
1930 - 2007
John E. Harkness, 77, a resident of the Acme community, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2007 while out doing what he enjoyed, fishing on the Skagit River. John was born on January 7, 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Frank & Ethel (Olmstead) Harkness. His family moved to Washington...
Read MoreOur thoughts and prayers are with the Harkness family. Steve has fond memories of working with John in the logging. He was a wonderful person. He touched many lives. It is wonderful to know that we will see him again someday.
Sincerely, Steve and Sheri Solwold
Steve Solwold
December 04, 2007 | Sedro Woolley, WA
Bob and I send our deepest condolences to the Harkness Family and in particular, Debi and Curt Haug. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Chris Butenschoen
December 04, 2007 | Bellingham, WA
The more I think of Grandpa and the many memories of my times with him I must correct that he called pancakes hotcakes :) yes it is very clear to me now...Love ya Grandpa.
Grandma stay strong and I love you too.
Rebecca Harkness-Bell
December 04, 2007 | University Place, WA
My grandfather was a wonderful man, a man to be admired and looked up to. I took for granted I would see him "real soon" and then time just got away from me...how I wish I could have that one more chance to hug his stocky body and hear his soft spoken voice...and to eat his pancakes in the morning...they were darker than I liked but I always ate them because he said, with a smile on his face, that is the way a real flapjack should be.
I just loved watching him tinker in his shop, our...
Rebecca Harkness-Bell
December 03, 2007 | University Place, WA
