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Robert Junior Harmon

1928 - 2014

Robert Junior Harmon obituary, 1928-2014, Kittitas, WA

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1928

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2014

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Robert Harmon Obituary

Robert Junior Harmon
Long time Kittitas resident Robert (Bob) Junior Harmon, age 85, went into the arms of his Lord and Savior on the afternoon of August 2, 2014, peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.
Bob was born and raised in Oklahoma, the youngest son of Minnie Evelyn and Robert Harmon. He came to Washington in his late teens, and farmed dairy cattle until 1957. He then worked in asphalt as a foreman and superintendent, in both Washington and Alaska, paving major highways and airports. Bob's last job before retiring was paving the airport in Juneau, Alaska, an area that he fell in love with. Bob was a retired member of Local 302, Operating Engineers.
Bob was an avid hunter and looked forward to each season for camping and hunting trips with his boys and family. He was a loving man with a big heart and shared his wisdom and love of life with many, leaving behind life lessons for all. His sense of humor was evident in his story telling, family gatherings were his favorite times, and he created many memories for us that will never be forgotten. He loved his home and took great pride in his house and yard, making sure his hedges and fruit trees were always trimmed and pruned to perfection - even climbing the trees to prune just a couple of years ago! He married the love of his life, Ida, in 1996 and created a large blended family of 12 children.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings. Brothers Roy, Coy, Eugene, Troy and Sisters Esther and Vella. He is survived by his wife Ida, and her five children; daughters Judy, Rena and Raylene, and sons Larry, Len, Dale and Justin. He leaves 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He has been entrusted to care at Steward and Williams Tribute Center in Ellensburg. At his request there will be no services and his remains have been scattered along the coastline of Juneau, Alaska.
May the Lord welcome you with open arms and may you rest in eternal peace. We miss you deeply.

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Published by Daily Record on Aug. 8, 2014.

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Walt Harmon

January 24, 2025

I don't know that any of the family will ever see this, I don't know how to contact any of them. I did not ever get to meet bob myself, I am the grandson of his brother Troy. My name is Walter Lee Harmon JR. from Oklahoma, I just go by Walt Harmon. I was with my grandpa Troy " perch eye" Harmon not long before he passed and he told me many stories, one of those things was that he wished he could have seen his brother one last time. I am sorry he passed before I could locate him and tell him what his brother had said before his passing.

Linda Whitaker

August 10, 2014

My dearest sweet Uncle. You will be missed by many, but never forgotton. Your memories will live on in our hearts forever. May you rest in peace in your forever eternal home.

August 10, 2014

He was always willing to lend a helping hand. Good Man. Vonda

Amar

August 9, 2014

You leave behind a lot of people who will dearly miss you. I consider myself very lucky to have known Bob & privileged to have such a kind man as a Step Father. The things I will miss most is his kindness, comradery and keen sense of humor that made everyone laugh. Thank you for being good and kind to my Mother and making her happy. May you rest in eternal peace. Until we meet again. luv & miss you dearly.

August 8, 2014

Im so sorry in hearing the pasting of Bob, I knew him during the 80's and then again after 2000, during that time he was married to Ida. Ida, you are on my mind. Steve Betassa.

Ida Harmon

August 8, 2014

You were the love of my life for 18 wonderful years. You were good to me and I love you with all my heart. I will miss you and keep you in my thoughts forever.
May you rest in peace and God bless you.
Your loving wife Ida Harmon

Judy Harmon-DeBoer

August 8, 2014

My Dad was the strongest and most loving man I have ever known. He taught me how to drive, gave me work ethics, and was my strongest cheerleader always telling me I could do anything as long as I wanted it bad enough. I loved him deeply and will miss his loving guidance and advice forever.

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