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Kenneth Hare Obituary
Kenneth Floyd Hare
February 9, 1936–March 19, 2021
Kenneth (Ken) Hare, 85, passed into his heavenly home March 19, 2021 at Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa, AZ.
Kenneth Floyd Hare was born February 9, 1936 in Waterloo, IA, the son of Floyd Lawrence & Mabel Louise (Clue) Hare. He attended school in Waterloo, Iowa graduating from Orange High in 1954. After high school he attended college for 1 1/2 years then enlisted in the US Army where he served for 3 years. He returned to Waterloo accepting a 5-year apprenticeship in Metal Pattern Making at John Deere Co.
Kenneth was united in marriage to Virginia Lea Mortimer from Wisconsin on June 10, 1961 in Rochester, MN. In a few years they decided to share their lives & adopted 3 children, Charles, Virgil & Jennifer. A joy and love never ending.
Ken worked in the Job Shops in the Quad Cities area for 10 years. Back to John Deere in Waterloo where he retired after 24 years on September 1, 1998. During that time, he served on the executive board of the Pattern Makers Union, later becoming the Business Manager of the Union. He served 4 years as Assistant State Director of NE Iowa for the Iowa State Good Sam Club. Then being the State Director of the Club for 4 years. Many years enjoying the RVing lifestyle in the motorhome visiting many states & events.
He lived his life honoring Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. Was instrumental in helping start 2 churches in Moline, IL & Davenport, IA. He enjoyed & loved his family, taking them traveling & camping, playing many games & expert at putting puzzles together. After retiring he spent his winters in Mesa, AZ.
He is survived by his wife; sons, Charles of Grand Junctions, IA & Virgil of Iowa City, IA; a daughter, Jennifer of Mesa, AZ; 2 granddaughters, Zoe & Chloe Le; one great-grandson, Jaymison of Mesa, AZ; 2 sisters-in-law, Margaret Olson & Julie Hare; and many nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Velma Purdy & Marilyn Spear; brothers, Lawrence & Robert; brothers-in-law, James Olson, Edward Spear & Elwin Purdy; and sister-in-law, JoAnn Hare.
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Jim and Kathy Koch
April 23, 2021
What wonderful memories we have of the Hare family. We share your grief, but also share your joy in his new life. Sending love and hugs!
Douglas E. Purdy
April 22, 2021
This has been a terrible start for 2021 Douglas has lost his Dad, 2 Aunts, and NOW Uncle Kenny! Uncle Kenny was one of Doug's favorite Uncles growing up. When Ken visited sometime during his service in Hawaii, he taught Doug how to Hula Dance. Uncle Kenny had 8mm film of the dancing at Baker House on Washington St Marion [Doug was younger than 7 yrs old]. And then there is the story that when Doug (4 yrs old) was in MGH for 3rd degree burns he asked to have his Uncle Kenny to come see him, and Ken received leave to see Doug. We could go on and on, but we need to turn our thoughts & prayers to Aunt Virginia, Cousins Chuck, Virgil -Scooter- Hare, and Jennifer along with their Families & Friend
Barb Sutherland
April 20, 2021
I was so sorry to hear the passing of your husband. Prayers to you and family. Thinking of you during this time Virginia, an old friend from GMAC
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