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1924
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Bill Harrah Obituary
He was born June 3, 1924, in Coalinga to John and Grace Harrah. He moved to Lemoore in the 5th grade. Bill served proudly in the U.S. Army during World War II, was an active member of the Elks Lodge in Oceano, CA; the American Legion and the VFW, a proud member of the Church of the Nazarene and Pismo Creek RV Resort. He was employed by Beacon Oil Company as an Operations Supervisor, retiring in 1988.
He is survived by his wife, Louise, son Timothy Harrah (Stephanie) of Hanford, daughter Fiona Abney of Tulare, sisters Barbara Stanhope and Lorraine Chastagner. Proceeded in death by daughter Kathleen Harrah, brothers: Jack, Bob, Dean, and Donald Harrah, sisters Jaunita Shuman, and Eva Harrah, and granddaughter Annona Abney. He was a proud Grandfather to Bryan Miller (Emma), Brandon Miller (Valerie), Elizabeth Gazarek (Charlie), Shawn Harrah (Diana), Brittany and Brooke Maciel, Holly Bethel, Charles and Victor Abney, and Stella Myers; 18 great grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at People's Funeral Chapel from 5-7pm on November 4, 2016. Funeral services will be held November 5th at 9:30 am at the Hanford Nazarene Church; 6258 E. Murphy Ave., Laton, CA 93242 followed by burial at Hanford Cemetery; 10500 S. 10th Ave., Hanford, CA 93230.
Family and friends are invited to view Bill's legacy at www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com and send condolences to the family
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for Bill Harrah
Patricia Shuman Findley
June 27, 2018
Always looked up to Mom's ( Jaunita Thelma Harrah Shuman) brothers. You're all in a better place now, hope you're together I look forward to some more wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas's with all of you and my grandparents. Those were special days.
Holly Crawford-Nickell
November 25, 2016
A wonderful lifelong neighbor and grandfather figure to us. We will miss your joyful smile, wave and usual chat on your daily walks. I will always remember growing up with Mr. and Mrs. Harrah's grandchildren and witnessing what great grandparents they were. He was a mentor for many and inspired me with his positive spirit and energy for life! Thank you, Mr. Harrah, you will be missed on E. Birch Ave.
Elizabeth Harrah-Gazarek
November 4, 2016
Great-Grandfather to:
Kari (Abney) Bowron & Patty (Lee) Denton
Elese, Callie, Tessa & Abney
Kelsey, Tori, Dani, Charli, & Mattie Myers
Rose & Marlena Miller
Rylee & Alexandra Miller
Brady & Jaimie Gazarek
Kaden & Tyler Swiney
Great-Great-Grandfather to:
Aubrianna, Isaak, DJ, Michael, Hailey, Shamus, & Payton
November 4, 2016
Dear Family,
We will always hold Bill in our hearts. We will miss his daily walks by our house on Birch and stop and chat with us. He was always so upbeat and a joy to know. His place is now with our Heavenly Father and Bill's journey here on earth was one filled with love for family and friends.
In Christ
Ray and Jo Ann Hawkins
402 E. Birch Ave.
Hanford, Ca 93230
Jan Hilberg
November 2, 2016
Bill and Louise provided some of my best childhood memories! Two of my all-time favorite people. Love to you all.
Jan Hilberg
(aka Janice Rodrigues)
November 2, 2016
Warm, loving, patient, hard-working, alert, smiling, willing to help...
He stepped in as a father-figure for me, when I was at a crossroads in my young life, and for that I have always been grateful to him and Aunt Louise.
Love you Aunt Lou. Love you Tim. Love and hugs to all the family.
I will miss my Uncle Bill. Linda
John and Cheryl MENDES
November 2, 2016
A wonderful soul he was...kind, loving and always with a smile on his face. It's comforting to know that he and Kathy are together in Heaven. RIP Mr. Harrah
November 2, 2016
Always liked Bill, was a real straight forward fellow. Sharon and I will miss not seeing him. Rest In Peace my friend. I'm glad we were privileged to have meet you. Bill n Sharon Schmall
November 1, 2016
My heart is broken. A better Man, Husband, Father, Grandpa, and friend you will never ever find. I loved him . Love You Louise. See you very soon. Lee Ferreira. I know he is now with my sister Kathleen Louise Harrah..
John & Lucy Dias
October 30, 2016
Dear Louise and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Bill. We enjoyed visiting with him, you two have always been such great neighbors. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. If you ever need anything please remember we are here for you.
With all our love,
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