Harry Willadsen II

1945 - 2017

Harry Willadsen II February 23, 1945 - March 25, 2017 Poway Harry passed away at Fredericka Manor where he spent the last remaining years of his life being cared for by loving nurses and visited daily by his two sons, Harry III and Ken. Born in San Diego and raised in Glendale, CA, Harry joined the Navy upon finishing high school. His service entailed patrolling South East Asian waters during and following the Vietnam War. His military service, however, was cut short by a car accident causing a traumatic brain injury resulting in permanent disability.Harry did not allow this debilitating condition to stop his passion for bicycle riding. One could often see Harry using his preferred mode of transport on the roads of Poway, CA. which he called home from the 70's to 2004. He wrote an autobiography he entitled, "Solo Joe Nobody". Throughout his successful quest to circumnavigate the continental U.S., Harry would attempt to persuade people who might be intrigued by this strange, shirtless, pipe smoking bicyclist, to buy his book.Despite what some might consider a tough hand dealt in life, God continued to demonstrate his love toward Harry by surrounding him with loving family members throughout the latter years of his life.Harry is survived by his two sons; and sisters, Mary Ann, Lois and Julie.A memorial service will be held at Mission Valley Community Chapel, 6964 Mission Gorge Rd. San Diego, CA. 92120 at 10:00am on Saturday, April 1, 2017. We invite all those who knew Harry to come remember him with us at this time. Please sign the guest book online at legacy.com/obituaries/ pomeradonews .