Harry John Kaufman, 90, retired Boeing Aircraft Co., passed away in his home, Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Harry was born August 21, 1935 in Chelsea, IA to the late Milo and Dorothy Kaufman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Darlene; son, James Phipps; daughter, Joyce Lawson; brother, Richard Kaufman and grandsons, Aaron and Austin Anderson. Survivors include his daughters, Janet (James) Yates and Judy (Terry) Edwards; grandchildren, Cherie (Chad) Yarbrough, Angela Trant, Jennifer Yates, Patrick (Dru) Trant, Jonathan (Amanda) Yates, Jason (Nicole) Yates, Joshua Yates, Jacob Yates, Jordan Yates, Colby Cahall, Jessica Klein and several great and great-great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and all that knew him.
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