Arda Harman

ARDA HARMAN Arda Cameron Harman, age 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, Dec. 29, 2006. She was born Aug. 3, 1913, in Panguitch, Utah, a daughter of Philo and Myra Henrie Cameron. She married Ralph Julius Harman April 11, 1934, in Salt Lake City. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. Ralph passed away in 1973. She worked from her teenage years as a bookkeeper until her death in various capacities. She was instrumental in helping in the family grocery business in Flagstaff, Kingman, Ariz., and Las Vegas. She also assisted her son in his real estate business in Orem, Utah. She added significant support to her daughter's restoration project of the Historic Cameron Hotel in Panguitch. Arda was politically active in the state of Nevada organizing for issues she deeply believed in and held close to her heart. She had a great devotion to her faith and the LDS Church. Arda was a dedicated visiting teacher her entire life, until her last day. She also served as a ward and stake relief society president in Arizona and Nevada. She found great joy as a teacher in the Young Women's Program and as a temple worker in the Provo and Mount Timpanogos Temple for over 11 years. She was dearly loved by all her family and friends without exception. She left a legacy of love and kindness. For a woman small in stature, she left big shoes to fill. She was a mother and grandmother to all who knew her. Her grandchildren were blessed to have grown up with Grandma Harman as their neighbor and friend for over 28 years. Survivors include her son, David (Karen) of Orem, and their children: David Jr. (Angie), Scott, Carl (Chantal), Jeff (Varenka), Jennifer (Chad), Heather (Luke), Lisa (Peter); and her daughter, Gayle (Larry) of Salt Lake City, and her children: Clinton (April), Cameron (Jackie), Patrice (Josh), Cynthia (Jake), Julie (Todd) and Robert Peterson. She is also survived by 24 great-grandchildren; her sister, Maxine Lynne of St. George, Utah; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Cameron of Logandale, and Phyllis Cameron of Phoenix; her beloved brother-in-law, Pete (Arlene) Harman of Los Altos, Calif.; and her best sister/friend, Thelma DeWeese. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; her brothers, Odell, Garth, Jerry and Gene; sisters, Nel Rae and Nila; and a great-granddaughter, Angela Peterson. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, in the Cherryhill 7th Ward Chapel, 135 E. 2000 S., Orem. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 S. State St., Orem, and also from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in the Orem City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sundbergolpinmortuary.com .