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1921
DIED
2008
Harriet McGowan Obituary
Harriet Louise McGowan, 87, died July 14, 2008, at Earl B. Hadlow Center for Caring in Jacksonville. She was born in Kingston, N.Y. She was a registered nurse and had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. She was a real estate agent in Phoenix, Ariz., for many years before retiring to St. Augustine.
Burial and services will be held in Tongore Cemetery, Kingston, N.Y., later this week.
She is survived by two sisters, Constance Bird and Priscilla Pierce, and many nieces and nephews.
Rest in peace, we love you and will miss you, Terry L. and Marsha Personeus.
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Jim Scharfschwerdt
November 2, 2008
Terry, Marsha, and family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Harriett was an inspiration to my kids who admired her deeply. She and Les are together again smiling down on all or us. We will miss our breakfast gatherings with her and your Dad. The memories will be held forever by our family.
Jim, Wanda, Courtney, Kat, Jamie and Matthew Scharfschwerdt
Lynne Browne
July 21, 2008
Harriet..you were a very vibrant part of my childhood-every visit you made was special. You lent excitement and love to every family gathering,and we all awaited your next visit. You will be missed--
love from Lynne
Kim & Harriet, June 2007
Kim Schweisberg
July 21, 2008
You will forever be in my heart and memory. I love you so much and am grateful to have had an Auntie like you. Remember when I was young I once thought you were Grandma? You loved to tell that story!!
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