David Harem

1936 - 2017

David Harem obituary, 1936-2017, Loveland, CO

David Harem

1936 - 2017

BORN

1936

DIED

2017

David Harem Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 19, 2017.
David was born March 5, 1936 in Winona, Minnesota, the third of six children, to Omer and Dorothy Davis Harem. David grew up on a dairy farm in Pickwick/Trout Creek Valley. He graduated from Winona Sr. High School in 1954. He joined the US Air Force in 1955, and served eight years as a radar technician. His first duty assignment was in Tonopah, Nevada, where he met his wife Mary Lou Sorhouet. David married Mary Lou in Tonopah, Nevada on July 7, 1957. After his discharge, he moved his family to southern California where he earned A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering at West Coast University, and was employed by ITT Gilfillan for 29 years as a radar engineer. He retired from ITT-Gilfillan and then worked for five years at Litton Data Systems. He went into retirement in 1998 and moved to Loveland with his wife Mary Lou in 1999. David was active in sports most of his life with a special love of baseball, softball and tennis. David was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a charter member of the Loveland Fishing Club and served for six years as club treasurer. He was also a member of the Big Thompson Bowhunter's Archery Club. After moving to Loveland he became an avid fly fisherman. He took classes on fly tying, and after developing his skills, he taught fly tying classes at the Chilson Center. David, a devout Christian, was active in his church in California and was a member of Saint Elizabeth Seaton Church in Fort Collins & St. John The Evangelist Parish of Loveland. David and Mary Lou had six children. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, daughter Cheryl and husband Rod of Alta Dena CA, daughter Deborah of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, son Steven and wife Sandra of Loveland, CO, daughter Linda and husband Joseph of Dove Valley, CA, daughter Susan of Loveland, CO and son, Brian of Thornton, CO. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, his sister Geraldine of Winona, MN, brother Allen of Trenton, IL, sister Joyce of LaCrosse, WI and brother Bruce of Winona, MN. Viewing will be held at Viegut Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 5-7pm with Rosary beginning at 7pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Parish on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 10:00am with viewing 1 hour prior to Mass and reception following Mass. Cremation to be completed following services. Please go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for on-line condolences.

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May 16, 2017

Carl Tabor posted to the memorial.

March 15, 2017

Chuck & Belinda Fife posted to the memorial.

March 13, 2017

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Carl Tabor

May 16, 2017

Mary and family
I noticed David's name in the bulletin Sunday at church. I feel very blessed to have been your dentist. May the LORD be with you, at your side until you and David meet again.

Chuck & Belinda Fife

March 15, 2017

Dave, Although we were only friends for such a short time, Belinda and I were blessed to know you.

It seems like only months ago when we last had a meal together with you and Mary.

You will surely be missed, rest well our friend.

Chuck and Belinda Fife.

Kristopher Speer

March 13, 2017

I'm happy for you Grandpa

He's an old farm boy from Minnesota
It didn't matter the the job, he'll get it done.
Worked all his life to raise a family,
So as a grandpa he could have fun.

He taught me to cast a line.
The lake shore was meant for fun,
so you best not wine.
Sit back and relax. Life is just fine

He taught us a lot
and held wisdom in his hand.
After growing up with Grandpa,
you're ready to be a man.

Because of him I can shoot a gun.
We both think archery is more fun.
He never let me forget safety is number 1.
There's nothing like shooting at the range
soaking up the sun.

I'll never forget him laying there.
From an athletic stud to
cold hands and grey hair.
It's hard to cope with his truck in the driveway
and an empty rocking chair.
Thank you God for all the memories we got to share.

He taught us a lot
and held wisdom in his hand.
After growing up with Grandpa,
you're ready to be a man.

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Brian Harem

February 22, 2017

Will always be remembered for all the things he taught me and the time he spent with us kids, camping, hunting, fishing, so many to mention. God bless Dad.

February 21, 2017

Please find reassurance in the scriptures recorded in the bible at Matthew 5:4.. "Happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted".

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Sandy Harem

February 19, 2017

There are just too many great memories of my Father-in-Law, Dad to tell here. One of my most blessed times with Dad was coming to count on a call from him after my exams in college. That was when I started calling him Dad. I knew how much he cared about me from his willingness to call me and ask how things went. Then Dad and I had some truly unforgettable times fly fishing on the Big Thompson River together. Just getting to be in his presence ...his humor, teasing, immense love of his family, great love of God, fairness, toughness, and sheer joy in life. I am the most blessed Daughter-in-Law to have you as my Dad-in-Law. I am shedding buckets of tears of joy for you in heaven and of sadness for the Dad size hole in my physical life.

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