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Donald Paul Harman lived in South Kansas City, Missouri and was born in Marietta, Ohio on May 8th, 1970. Don was the youngest of three children born to Gordon Stanley Harman and the late Harriett Jo Harman. Don graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Don had always wanted to become a meteorologist. In fact, as a young boy he asked for items such as rain gauges and barometers as gifts. After graduation from college, Don worked as a meteorologist at WTAP in West Virginia, KIMT in Mason City, Iowa, and WOWK in Huntington, West Virginia before moving to Kansas City. In 1999, Don became the FOX4 morning show meteorologist at WDAF-TV4 and had a large following over the last eleven years. Don leaves behind the two loves of his life, wife Monica and young daughter, Avery Jo; his father Gordon Stanley Harman, Marietta, Ohio; sister Hattie Harman Sayre (John), Greenwood, Indiana; brother Gordon Harman (Susan), Bay Village, Ohio; nieces and nephews, extended family and a multitude of friends. Don passed away November 29th, 2011. A public memorial service celebrating Don's life will be held at a later time. For information or to offer condolences go to www.fox4kc.com. Memorials to benefit local charities can be sent to Don Harman Memorial Fund, c/o Tightwad Bank, 1160 SE Hwy. 7, Tightwad, Missouri 64735.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Dec. 2, 2011.

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Roberta Vickers

January 12, 2021

Oh no, just found out one of my favorite news people! Ten years too late! I'm so sad, he was the coolest! Sending love to his family.

William varner

June 14, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Latrice Jones

November 30, 2012

Its been one year today!... Miss watching you every morning. God Bless the Harman family.

Julie Wilcox

November 28, 2012

I am thinking about Don and the Harman family. I also cannot believe it has been a year since we lost Don. Still miss his smiling face and his jokes. God Bless Don and his family and the Fox 4 family.

November 27, 2012

Thinking of Don and God Bless the Harman family.

Betty Sutton

November 27, 2012

I cant believe its been almost a year, I still look for you every morning thinking its just a bad dream and you will be back. Your the main reason i started watching Fox 4. I always looked forward to your smiling face and your jokes, you always brightened my day. We all love you and miss you!! Fox 4 will never be the same without you!!

Still in our hearts

November 26, 2012

To the Harmon family, It's hard to believe that it has been a year since we lost that witty humor and smiling face. I hope that over the past year your tears and turned to smiles. Don will always be missed and Channel 4 will never be the same. May God continue to wrap his loving arms around each of you. God Bless you.

Sheri Fuchser

September 2, 2012

I know it hasn't quite been a year, but your memory lies heavy on many hearts. You are missed daily. You left a hole in many hearts. You were an inspiration to all who knew you.

Brenda Richard

August 31, 2012

Miss your humor and your light!

Cheryl Millican

August 27, 2012

I am still missing Don in the mornings. I miss the laughs and jokes. I miss the smile. I am still praying for Don's family and friends. Because if I still miss him, Just a fan, then how much more are they hurting. May God bless you all.

Kathy Long

August 27, 2012

Its hard to beleive a year is about to pass. I still remember waking up to the news of our beloved Don passing away. My heart is still hurting. You are missed Don. Gone but never forgotten!

Kristina Finn

August 26, 2012

As the time passes the pain gets easier but as time passes Don "Juan" Harmon will ALWAYS be missed an loved.

Debi Thornton

May 5, 2012

I still expect the Husband and Father we all knew as Don to greet my mornings :(. Don is so missed by his viewers I can only imagine his families grief. God Bless his Family.

Chris Varner

May 5, 2012

i am truly sorry for your loss on the loss of your wonderful husband, and a very special dad, to avery, we also loss the best weather man, in the whole wide world,please contact me if you need someone to talk too,[email protected], i love you both, may god bless you and your family, amen..

Jewell Elliott

May 5, 2012

God Bless Don's family.

Colette Britt

May 4, 2012

This is such a sorrow filled day for me, I loved to watch Don and the morning newcasters every morning when I lived in the KC area. The journalism world lost a wonderful meteorlogist, and a wonderful human being, my thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Judy Elmborg

January 28, 2012

I just learned of Don's passing as I live in another state. Don was a bright light and now the world is a darker for it. We that had the great honor of being able to call you, Don, friend even if we never actually met are sadder because you are not here.

When I lived in KC I used to start my day with Don, Mark, and Lauren. When my job relocated me to another state I so, missed the morning staple of the team, Don, Mark, and Lauren, for the start my day.

Monica, I too lost my husband in a like manner to which you lost Don. It was so very hard for a very long time but eventually you, like I did, will begin to feel the wind in your face and the earth under your feet. My prayers are with you and your daughter as you face the challenges and loss of a wonderful man.

Blessings to you and Avery.

daniel ellis

January 22, 2012

rest in peace don i to can relate monica don was the reason i watched tv 4 he is missed at my house take care of the girl and yourself monica dans auto service bethany mo. dan ellis

Libby Eaton Hirsch

January 18, 2012

Don-I never met you but I feel like I've lost my best friend. May you find comfort in the loving arms of God.

Stephanie Butler

January 14, 2012

We miss you Don!!!!

ladonna

January 13, 2012

To the family and Fox 4 family, times likes these are difficult. My daughter text me from college when she heard because she knew I was a super fan. I will keep you all in my prayers. I, too, will miss waking up with a cup of coffee anticipating what the "Doppler" was going to be up to next. He started my days out with laughs and more laughs. He was a truly genuine person. What he did to bring laughter in soooo many homes was natural. He actually made his job look easy. I especially looked forward to holidays because I knew he would be dressed to fit the occasion (i.e. superman, playin the tuba, skating, irish...etc.) Wow!!!!! I will truly miss seeing the smiling face every morning. I still hear the laughter when I watch the morning news. Monica and Avery, thanks for sharing the "Doppler" with us. Monica and Fox 4 thanks for having a service for the entire public. It meant a lot to me as I felt the "Doppler" was like a family member to me. "Doppler" rest in peace. I will continue to watch Fox 4 and hear your laughter and not seeing your face.

Lily liked you watch the news when you were doing the weather.

Cherron Clevenger

December 30, 2011

We miss you so much DON HARMAN .!! You always made our day. And loved to help people young and older. I think your little Avery will always remember you. And her Mommy will help her also. You three had many good times. No one can ever forget you DON. You made a DIFFERENCE..????

December 26, 2011

Don will be missed by you.. Avery and the whole crew of Fox 4 and all of us who have watched him everyday in our living rooms..he brought laughter to everyone..he is missed..

M Hall

December 26, 2011

Blessings be with Don and his family. Although We did not know him personally, he jumped into our hearts like he always belonged. He has made a great impact on us and we miss getting to hear his voice each day. Our hearts are filled with compassion and we will keep his family in our prayers.

Joyce

December 26, 2011

To me he was Fox 4 News! I looked forward to watching him everymorning. I have since moved to Iowa when I heard about this. Everyone has lost a great person but Avery has the biggest loss and will never know her father(in person)Head up and take it a day at a time, remember those great memories! My prayers and thoughts are with the family & friends.

Wendy~

December 25, 2011

Dear Monica,
I have prayed for you and your precious Avery every day since Don's passing. May you find the strength in God, family, and friends to help you thru this time of grief. Your Don was a wonderful man and we only knew him as our funny weatherman :) Love and Peace with Prayers.

LISA GREENE

December 25, 2011

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY ,He is at peace and no more pain, hes a star above watching over you!

carol

December 25, 2011

I was saddly as well as sorry to hear of the loss of such a great inspired man as I did of Mr. Don Harmon as we all knew him. He gave us all something to look forward to each day we would turn that channel to see him and all his cheers he had to share. he will be truly loved and missed by those that knew him as well as those that never meant him. My blessings go to his family and may God Bless You all!

Misty Fletcher

December 25, 2011

Iam so sry that the friends and family of don had to suffer such a loss of a wonderful man may god be with u alll

Ashley Donohue

December 24, 2011

thoughts and prayers are forever with Dons family and fox family..During this holiday season don will be looking down on you with a beautiful smile. He will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. Thank you Don for all your hard work and dedication to Kansas City! With Love

Veronica Nelson

December 24, 2011

He will be truly missed! Fox 4 in the morning wont be the same without him!

Jennifer L'Heureux

December 24, 2011

I'm very sorry for your tremendous loss and my prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless you.

deana sample

December 24, 2011

r i p don

Crystal Davidson

December 24, 2011

I miss Don every morning when I dont see him on the news;( he was like another member of the family miss his laughter :( may u RIP

Phil Thomas

December 24, 2011

I'm not much on fancy words...
I'm so sorry...

James McClure

December 24, 2011

You will not be forget , because you were loved by all who knew you and alot who did not .

nicole renne\mccabe

December 24, 2011

Our family is very saddened by the loss of don..he was more than just the weather guy he made a impact on the younger meteorologist generation. My kids love him,then and still my fiancé met him was a kind and funny man. We grieve with you as well as the metro area and beyond..may god help you through this difficult time!! You are not alone!

Lisa Hughes

December 24, 2011

I will be thinking about your family all weekend. We miss you Don! This city is not the same without you.

Rose Sullivan and Rena McKenzie

December 24, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Watched you most every morning. I will miss your smile and your laugh.
We have a weather Angle looking after us.
Bless your family and every one at Fox4.

brandy roach

December 24, 2011

We all will miss Don.... He always knew how to make people laugh in the mornings!! We love and miss you!!!!

Barbara Vodopest

December 24, 2011

May your soul rest in peace.

Sharon Daggett Smith

December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas to Monica and Avery, and all of Don's family. Although he's not with you all, he's there in spirit, I'm sure.

brenda ross

December 24, 2011

TO THE FAMILY OF DON HARMAN, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND THIS TIME OF YEAR AND I KNOW DON WILL BE TRULY MISSED.MISS SEEING HIM IN THE MORNINGS.

Kym Benton

December 24, 2011

RIP Don, you will never be forgotten <3 May God Bless Your Loved Ones & Your Fox 4 Family! You were one of a kind & are truly missed!!! Still can't believe you're gone :(

michele jackson

December 24, 2011

Thoughts and prayers go out to the harman family and fox four during the holidays. Don is very missed ... God bless you all and merry christmas

Donna Wood

December 24, 2011

Christmas isn't quite as bright this year. We miss our weatherman.

Catherine Dosher

December 24, 2011

Merry Christmas Don, I know your looking down on all your favorite Fox 4 news viewers and your baby girl and wife. You are greatly missed and no one will EVER take the place of you

Christie Stauch

December 24, 2011

you were a wonderful person and will be greatly missed

DJ Funk

December 24, 2011

To everyone who worked with Doppler Don and loved him. He will truly be missed by all. He made my day a little brighter and helped it along. Hope all is merry and bright this season. My prayers are with you Monica, Avery, and the rest of the FOX4 team.

December 23, 2011

To the family of don harman and Channel 4 news team, At this time of year you can be sure Don will be greatly missed. may God smile gracefully on all of you and Merry Christmas to you Monica and little one.

Clarita Kisubi

December 21, 2011

My husband and I loved and will miss Don. He was our shining star.

Jay Olson

December 21, 2011

So sorry to hear about your loss Monica.

The Reiley Family

December 20, 2011

Many wishes and prayers for Don's family and friends. My family is so sorry for your loss; we miss seeing his smiling face in every morning. He touched so many people, I hope his daughter will grow to realize how much he meant to so many people that had never even met him.

December 20, 2011

Gone but not forgotten!!!!!
TTaylor

J.D. Posey

December 19, 2011

Deepest Sympathy to the entire Harman family and the Fox 4 family in the loss of your loved one and colleague. May God strengthen each of you as you cling to Don Harman's precious memory. He made us all laugh and that left us in a better world because he passed through it. God Bless you all!

LENORE HARDIN CALVERT

December 19, 2011

My condolences to Monica and Avery.May God's peace and love comfort you.Keeping you and family in prayer. I never met him but seems like I did on channel 4 . May God be with you all thru this time of sorrow.

Karen

December 19, 2011

The loss of Don affects so many people, and I have such sorrow for his family. We moved to the Lake of the Ozarks 9 years ago and have always kept FOX4 on our satellite to be able to watch Don, and his great smile, on the weather. Peace to you Don, and for your family.

Larry Nation

December 19, 2011

Monica I lost my wife almost 8 years ago and you never get over the pain, but it subsides over time. I still miss Cindy, but can talk about her. I have some pictures I took of Don when you and him where here in Excelsior Springs when they crown him King. I would like to email them to you.

Karen Oakes

December 19, 2011

My son introduced me to Don on the Fox 4 Morning Show. He said, "You gotta see this guy! He is awesome, and so funny." I agreed and started watching too. What a great way to start the day. We were out of town on saturday and sorry we couldn't attend the service for Don. May God richly bless his family and give them the comfort that we just can not provide at this time. God Bless them.
Karen Oakes, Kansas City

December 19, 2011

My condolences to Monica and Avery.May God's peace and love comfort you.

You know just like everyone else,I didn't know Don personaly but when I heard of his passing it was like losing a family member. He aways had a smile or joke and was so passionate about weather and making everyone safe. Well now he is safe in God's arms and will never have to feel pain again. Will miss you for a long time, Don. Rest in peace
Linda
Paola,Kansas

sandy howard

December 18, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Tanna Jean

December 18, 2011

December 18, 2011
Condolences to his wife and daughter, family and friends. Don was a professional and I knew that when the weather was bad he would be there. Sometimes during an ice storm or a blizzard he would go to work at least an hour earlier than usual. He really cared about the people in our community. He was a weather spotter, calling in to the station from home or from his car. He was a tornado chaser, looking for the storm to make sure everyone knew where it was and to take safety precautions. Once I remember he was in the helicopter watching the weather. We really miss him.

Courtney Fizer

December 18, 2011

Don was such a delightful part of the Fox 4 morning news team! My thoughts and prayers go to his wife and daughter and the Fox 4 news team. May his spirit find peace and healing in God's care.

ken jennings

December 18, 2011

you will be missed my prayers go out to your family

Deb Bolinger

December 18, 2011

I watched the first day he came on. And remember how Mark took him underneath his wings. And 2000 i moved to Colorado Springs,and recently moved back and turned to fox 4 and there he was, i was amazed he was still there with Mark in the morning. Funny man he was. rest in peace Don. May my prayers be with him and his family.

Lovey Rader

December 17, 2011

Don, I will miss watching you every morning on the Fox 4 Morning News.... May you find peace and comfort in Gods home and all your pains and struggles be taken away. You will forever be in our hearts!

karen walker

December 17, 2011

I am glad that i got to know you almost like family well infact you were apart of my family in the morning on fox news and weather you always made my day and i would laugh and laugh and say to my husband don is a funny but good man may you rest in peace and prayer are with your family from mine. you will be greatly missed by all RIP

Chris Varner

December 17, 2011

rest in peace don harman, i will miss you.. you were the best weather caster, we love you.. may god bless you monica,avery, and your family,s and everyone at fox-4,

Linda Maupin

December 17, 2011

Don could always make my mornings, no matter how bad I thought it was starting out. He will be sadly missed, but will alwys be with us in memory. Glad to have shared e-mails with him, about the weather. Or when he and Monica got married, and the arrival of Avery. Just to be able to tell him congratulations for those two occasions, meant alot. God Bless you Monica, Avery and the rest of the family. Thank you for sharing Don with us!!

Clarice Doolin

December 17, 2011

I woke up every morning with you Don, you will be missed, RIP, my prayers go out to your family

Sonia Fennix

December 17, 2011

Don, we will all miss you. you were so funny and brought good cheer even if you had to bring KC bad weather news. you will be missed greatly.

Mary

December 17, 2011

I can almost hear the laughter in Heaven now, for surely, Don, you have them all rolling in the aisles. What a gift you were! Many times, in life, we do not realize a good thing when it is happening. In your case, I treasured every 'performance'. I knew it was something special. Your humor was genuine and intoxicating.It was spontaneous and constant. It was a rare thing. I am grateful for the time you shared with us all. Mornings will never be the same. I'll miss you forever. God bless your family. Carry on, Fox 4 family. You have our love and support.

dee and dawn rounds

December 17, 2011

we loved don and marks antics on fox 4 morning show along with loren and nick ,he will be truly missed.god bless monica avery and his fox 4 family.rest in peace.

Shervonne Gallow

December 17, 2011

I am very glad I got to meet you; as well as, tell you what a great weatherman and that you were funny a heck. I definitely miss you in the mornings.......it just isn't the same and it will never be.......rest easy Don.

St. Regis School in 2010 at a Kidney Benefit.

Shervonne Gallow

December 17, 2011

lola newton

December 17, 2011

Iwatched don most mornings, and waited for my morning laugh. he willl be greatly missed.

Jerre

December 17, 2011

Many prayers for the whole family.

Dee Miller

December 17, 2011

we spent many days together, you will be missed rip

Vicki & Glen Shopher

December 16, 2011

Rest in peace Don, our mornings will never be the same without you. Prayers to the Harman Family.It was great to get to know you!

Mia S

December 16, 2011

My prayers go out to his family. Don was an amazing man and I watched him from 1999 until present and I've even met him in person on a couple of occassions and he had the gift to bring a smile to anyone's face. That is one of the reasons I loved watching him in the mornings. He always put a smile on my face even when I was upset.

scott mansfield

December 15, 2011

Hi Monica and Avery. I hope you are both coping ok with everything. My family prays for you.

I remember like it was yesterday the times you both came into our Pizza Shoppe in Martin City. Doc and I are not there anymore and I'm sure you and Don had come in for pizza after Pizza Shoppe inc. told us to vacate.
I really enoyed talking to you both and I wish I could have seen you 2 again at the Shoppe before we closed it down. You guys were always a bright spot for me when you came in to visit for pizza. It was neat seeing you 2 come in before Avery, during your pregnancy and of course you brought her with you after she was born. It was great seeing you 3 convinced we had a great pizza and felt comfortable in our establishment. You were one of the several families that I taked to about my father, his sickness and his untimely death. You both like many others realted and had kind words for me in my time of sorrow. I am so sorry, Monica I wish I could help...Don will be missed greatly by Doc and I. I have the pictures in my head of you 3 all happy together and full of pizza.

I remember one time Don came in for a pickup order and he was waiting behind a couple other guests. It was interesting and funny to me that while it was cold and yucky outside, here was Don in short sleeves and in sandles. Eventhough, i'm sure your pizza made it home hot and great.

If you ever get the time to read this and want to send me an email...please do @ [email protected].

Don't ever lose faith...He's with you always.

Sincerely, The Mansfield's and Muehlebach's

Scott,Natalie,Damien,Devin and Hannah Mansfield

Doc and Abby Muehlebach

babs

December 14, 2011

My prayers go to his family, and friends.

Terry Hudson

December 14, 2011

Don: I will treasure the time we spent together when I bought you at the auction to benefit the American Heart Association. Our date was crazy fun and I enjoyed seeing the weather and news from behind the scenes. I was glad you took such an interest in the rehabs my business partner and I were doing and came out to see them. You will be missed by so many, but more so by me. My heart goes out to your family.

Rhonda

December 14, 2011

It was your humor in the morning that was great to get going to. Rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers to all.

Chief apostle Maze

December 13, 2011

God loved you,and I will miss seeing your face,may god contiue to be with your family your wife daughter,fox 4 family and fans,viewer god loves you all,and cares amen

Anna

December 13, 2011

Don, a light has gone out in all of us with your passing. You will be missed so very much. Rest with God Don.

MARCELLO UMBERTONE

December 12, 2011

I will miss Don I watched him every morning on the news. My prayers go out to the whole family and the family at WDAF news station. We'll miss you Don.

December 12, 2011

We will miss u greatly may u rest in peace will miss your simle and laugther every morning from Robin & Dana Sellens of Kansas city Missouri

Shanda Owens

December 12, 2011

Will miss seeing ya santa count down, opening day for Royals, at the lakes, gunna miss it all. The weather never be the same in kansas city

Tracy Smith

December 11, 2011

Sure do miss seeing you in the morning.You will be missed!You brought a smile to my face.R.I.P.

Keith Sharp

December 11, 2011

I felt a close connection to Don. Seeing him every morning made my Day complete. His smile and sense of humor will be greatly missed.

ann melnyk

December 11, 2011

I wished you had known how many people loved you and how important you were on this earth.You will be missed and loved for an eternity.

Yvonne Zumalt

December 11, 2011

It's still hard for me to believe I won't be seeing his grinning face and laugh at his unpredictable wit anymore! I think Don was loved much more then he knew and his passing has left a void in many hearts! May he rest in peace now and may his family find some comfort in their time of sorrow.

Carolyn Johnson

December 11, 2011

I so do miss Don in the mornings, as
I am sure everyone does. My condolences go out to his family, especially Monica and little Avery Jo
God Bless all of you

Sharon Fowler

December 11, 2011

RIP Don.You were the best.

David

December 10, 2011

May the blessing of The Allmighty be with you,May there be Peace in your family .Thank you for you.I remember you when you first came on and now you would have been greater .Thanks A Fan

Norah S

December 10, 2011

Thank you Don for the years of laughter, excellent and accurate weather reports and your good nature! You are truly missed and the morning news is not the same without you. RIP...

Chris Varner

December 10, 2011

don,you always made me laugh, and smile,every morning, you were the best weather man, in the whole wide world.i will miss you don.. may you rest in peace..

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