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Alvin Harding Obituary
1925 - 2008
Alvin, the moon man, the family man, the great outdoorsman passed away March 19th, 2008 about 4:00 o'clock in Burener, Washington. He was born in 1925. He lived by the moon and loved his family and wife Phyllis more than anything. He left us without fulfilling his final dreams of getting one last buck and to go fishing, but his family will make sure to get'em for him. He was a teacher to many people, and everyone that got to know him thought of him as family. So he will live on in many hearts of his family and the friends who thought of him as family. He went to join his loved ones above to watch over us. There will be no service for he wanted all of us to
remember him the way he was.
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for Alvin Harding
Ken Bilyeu
May 2, 2008
One Uncle, no one will ever forget. Save My spot, I'll join You someday.
Blanche Gibson
May 1, 2008
Hello Brother;
Sorry we didn't spend much time together, But You were loved very much, and I still love You and always will.
Ronda Mougeotte
April 30, 2008
I am so sorry to here about Uncle Al, he was one in a million. I still love hearing stories from Darrell about his Uncle AL. I always knew I would get a Big Hug from Uncle AL what a kind sole. I hope everyone hangs in there and knows what a Strong Guarding Angel you have to watch over all of you!
Love ya Ronda
MERVIN CHANTLAND
April 26, 2008
WILL MISS YOU AL, THERE WILL NEVER BE ONE LIKE YOU. GOD BLESS YOU
steve harding
April 22, 2008
hey cousin, you hang in there. am very sorry to hear al is not with us any more, we sure had a lot of great times together, all the hunting and fishing trips, sure will miss him a bunch, and will think of him & dad every time i go hunting, they will be right there with me...love you bunches, and were just a phone call away if you need us....love stevie & jeanie harding
This was Danielle's first Christmas.
April 21, 2008
Him and his baby, he's got her back now.
April 21, 2008
Juanita Baxter
April 21, 2008
What can I say? He taught me to fish. He taught me about the moon. He took me a lot of places that I would never have got to go if it hadn't been for him. He was someone that you met and couldn't help but love. It is hard to say all the good things that a man like Al did, but I can say one thing, he was my grandpa and I love him and miss him greatly. I was with him when he was at his worst and it is nice to know that he is no longer in the pain that was haunting him at the end. "I love you grandpa make sure to say hi to my mom for me."
MERVIN CHANTLAND
April 16, 2008
AL HARDING: Its not often you meet a person who you can compare to your own father but that’s what Al was to me. From the first day I met him it was like he knew me my whole life. He was never one to judge people, I believe he was the hardest worker I ever met, but the thing that sticks out most is he put his family before himself and always made sure my family had what we needed. If it wasn’t for Al and Phillis we wouldn’t have made it this far and for that I know I will never be able to repay them. The only promise I can make is to take care of his Grand Daughter and great Grand children as he would have done, and always did. If I made a list of the things he taught me it would go on forever. I know I can never repay him for all the good things he brought to us and I miss him every day.Thanks for letting me be a part of your life.
Connie Curham
April 16, 2008
To Al's Family,
He knew that he was loved. There is no greater gift you could have given him.
Cheryl Mougeotte
April 13, 2008
What I remember about Uncle Al was for a big hug, a happy smile and a jolly laugh. He always had a handful of jerky which I loved. When he came to the property him and “Spark Plug”, our nasty Rat Terrier”, use to go to the top of the property and piddle to the heavens above. I bet that’s what he is doing right now.
I love you Uncle Al. Hang in there Aunt Phil, you are loved.
Dwaine Mougeotte
April 13, 2008
Uncle Al, just thinking about him brings a smile to my face. I have many memories of him and all are good. As a child I would visit him and Aunt Phil for the summer. Him and I would get up at before the sun and drive down to pier and go fishing. Later in life I always remember him on our property ….. tinkering…..he would get an old piece of equipment and …..tinker…..just him and our sons rat terrier “spark plug”. If any of you who know “spark plug” you know he is not what you call a “lovable” dog but he loved Uncle Al, the dog would cry when he saw them driving up….no body else besides Calvin would he do this for. Then there was the time he brought a rabbit trap to the property and he and my son Calvin (11 at the time) set it up. Of course they forgot about it, and a week or so later my dogs keep getting sprayed by a skunk. I finally went searching for the problem and, you guessed it, the rabbit trap had a skunk in it. It took a month to get the smell out of our house from the dogs. I can remember calling him about it and he just laughed and laughed. I will miss him but I know he and my mom are in heaven having one on us.
DARRELL MOUGEOTTE
April 10, 2008
Al Harding…The husband, the father, the grandfather, the brother-in-law. All of you can call him whatever you want but he was MY UNCLE AL, my second father. The man that took me hunting and fishing whenever I visited or he visited. The mountain man, the man of steel, for all that knew him how many times did you see this man ever breakdown, in my 52 years not once did I. Well I could write a book here but I won’t. So in closing I will say May God Bless, I will miss MY UNCLE AL! I just hope he is one of my guardian angels, if he is I know he will protect me until the day we will meet again.
MAY GOD BLESS THE WHOLE FAMILY
shanel chantland
April 8, 2008
RIP grandpa i miss you ssoooo muchh.
i cant even think about what to write.
this is so unreall.
itss too hard to bee here without youu.
but i gueess since your not hurting anymoree its for the bestt.
i really cantt keep it together anymore without you grandpa.
i love you soo much!!!
i'll nevverr forget anythinggg you taught me!
i love you.
love shanel
john, laura, kevin,ron Hester
April 8, 2008
Grandma Harding, We are sorry for your loss. Al was like a father and mentor to me. He was a great man,sportsman, mechanic and a party animal. We will miss him dearly. love john
La Dona Canevaro
April 8, 2008
My dear dear Phyllis,
I am so so sorry for your loss. Alvin was an incredible man who reminded me so much of my dad. Alvin meant so much to me and both of you were always there when I needed you. I remember my summers with you and our times camping with all of the fun. You are like my second mom and I miss you and think of you all the time. All of my love and prayers,
jane bardin
April 8, 2008
Dear Phylis and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. love cousin jane bardin,aunt goldie quresma,and elsie reis all of arroyo grande,calif
Brad Chantland
April 7, 2008
I miss my grandpa very much. He taught me to shoot a gun and how to fish. I love him. Love you grandma
Connie, Shari, & Traci
April 7, 2008
You are in our thoughts as our hearts go out to you at this time. We love you.
Pauline Grossini
April 7, 2008
phyllis,
My love and prays are with you. Stay strong and the days will get better. Your memories will carry you through the hard times. Love you and if you need me, call. Your cousin Paluine.
Susie Wilks
April 7, 2008
Phillis & Vina,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am glad I had the chance to meet Al. He was a very special, kind and friendly man and he will be missed by all who knew him.
Keep your memories close to your heart and Al will always be with you.
God bless. Love, Susie
Jon and Deanna Harding
April 6, 2008
Phyllis and Family, We love you both very much. Our thoughs are with you every day.
Don & Jacki Harding
April 6, 2008
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Alvina Montez
April 6, 2008
He is my dad a good, kind, n gentleman. He was always fair to all of us. Have fun about with all that you have loved
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