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Thomas Hardin Obituary
Graveside services will be held at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Fairfield at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O'Connor Funeral Home.
He was born to Thomas and Bertha Hardin on Nov. 11, 1936, in Nanty-Glo, Pa. He graduated from Box Elder High School and Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont., where he met his future bride, Carolyn Kloppel. They were married in Billings on June 1, 1958.
Survivors include his sons, Thomas Hardin of Great Falls, and Robert Hardin (Christi) of Fairfield; daughter Susan Sime (Brent) of Belgrade, Mont.; sisters Joycelyn (Gerry) Gherlein and Janet Fusselman of Cleveland, Ohio; an uncle, Allan Crain (Anna) of Rocky Boy, Mont.; grandchildren Nicki Brakstad of Richmond, Va., Dane Hardin and Jessie Hardin of Great Falls, Devin Hardin of Las Vegas, Nev., Colton Hardin, who is attending Montana State University in Bozeman, Colby Hardin of Fairfield, and Courtney Sanders and Casey Sanders of Belgrade, Mont.
His hobby was genealogy and he enjoyed camping, boating and fishing with his grandchildren, who along with his wife and children were the highlights of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Carolyn, who passed away Dec. 31, 2009.
Condolences may be posted online at www.oconnorfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Hardin
Pat Shetler
March 6, 2010
Dear Tommy, Susie and Bob,
When I looked at your dad's obituary, the guest book wasn't set up and I didn't know how to contact you since I don't have a couple of addresses. I just now went to the website again as I had copied it and saved it and wanted to check something. I wrote a note and sent a card to your folks' Fairfield address the day your dad left us, thinking someone would check there. Please know that my heart aches for all three of you and I can't even imagine the pain of losing both your parents in such a short time. We are all thankful they aren't suffering and hope you can, in time, be thankful too. Wish there were something I could do but please know that I love you and am saying prayers for you. I'll see you this summer I'm sure. Much love, Aunt Pat
Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
March 5, 2010
Dear Thomas and Family,
You have our deepest sympathy as you grieve the passing of your father so soon after the loss of your mother; the loneliness you now face must be devastating. Though our words can be of little consolation in the midst of such pain, please know that you are remembered in our prayers before the Lord, Jesus Christ, He alone understands the depth of your sorrow and will whisper His words of true comfort to your broken hearts.
Tammy Phetteplace
March 4, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lisa Crain
March 3, 2010
I am still in shock about your dad passing away. I guess I'm getting old.
He and your mom were always there for me. They were mentors to me. I know they are both in heaven and no longer in any pain. My prayers are with all of you. Lisa
Sharman Holmquist-Legore
March 2, 2010
Tom, Suzie, Bob and Families
I am very sorry to hear about your dad passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with you hoping to ease your sorrow. How wonderful for your parents that they are together again. You have the sweetest and most caring mom-she remembered everyone-your dad was much the same. He loved his geneology! Again my thoughts and prayers with each of you and your families.
Fathers Day 2008
March 2, 2010
March 2, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
March 2, 2010
Tom, Suzie, Bob and to all the Hardin family, Please know that all of you are in my thoughts & prayers. Much Love sending your way!
Carol June Stewart Lehnerz
Linda Sime
March 1, 2010
Suzie and Family,
I was so very sorry about your Dad. I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet Tom at your house those many years ago. I wish I could have met your Mom, too. I know they are sorely missed. God bless and keep you all in His tender love and care. Linda Sime
Kathy Kelly
March 1, 2010
Tom,
I am very sorry to read of the loss of your father.
March 1, 2010
To the Hardin Family: So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Courtney, Jason, Keeley and Kyler Bake
Spokane Valley, WA
Ann Tweet
March 1, 2010
So very sorry Tom. My heart hurts for you for your loss. Although I have never met your dad, I did your mom after Devin was born and that was so nice. I can't possibly know how that feels to have to say goodbye to your dad so soon after your moms passing., as I have only lost my dad. If I can do anything to help you or Devin, please let me know. My love and prayers are for you, Devin and your family. You are so special Devin couldn't have a better dad, Loren & Ann(Amity Or.)
Paul & Diane Heikkila
March 1, 2010
Bob, Christi and all of the Hardin family members, We are so sorry for the loss of your parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
February 28, 2010
Tom, we're so sorry to hear about your Dad. We know this is especially hard on you and your family because of your Mom's recent passing. We hope it will help to know that we're thinking of you, Jessie and Dane and the rest of your family.
Take care,
Daryl & Terry Albrecht
Sandra Pepos
February 26, 2010
Suzie & Family; Tom & Family and Bob & Christi and family~ You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time. I would see Tom and Carolyn at Walmart when they retired. Matt would see Tom on the job site with the county road departments working together. We will miss them and know they are dancing together! Prayers, hugs and thoughts are with you. Sandy Schmidt~Pepos, Matt Pepos & Family
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