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Leo Harger
08/08/1919 — 09/18/2008
From Pasco, WA, US | Born in Lyford, Indiana
Leo Harger
Leo Harger passed away on September 18, 2008. Leo was born August 8, 1919 in Lyford, Indiana to Grace and John Harger. Leo was next to the youngest of eight children. He was preceded in death by his brothers Clarence, Orville, and Clyde and by sisters Melissa, Goldie, Alice and Martha. His early years were spent in Lyford and Kalamazoo, Michigan.
He entered the Army in 1941 during World War II, and was honorably discharged in 1945. Leo served his country working in anti-aircraft and communications. Leo retired from Westinghouse Hanford after 34 years in the Hanford Patrol.
He was married in 1949 to Elizabeth Trapnell and is survived by his two children: Vicki Miller Steve of Henderson, NV and Sheryl Gray of Kennewick, WA; grandchildren Jason and Briana; and by his great-grandchildren Alex, Nikolai, Jordan and Layla. He married Opal Mudd in 1981. She and her children survive him.
Leo loved to fish, hunt, read and tell jokes. He knew no strangers and was always ready with a joke for them. He was involved for many years with the Knights of Columbus, the Mall Walkers and volunteered for many organizations, including Kennewick General Hospital in the gift shop. Leo and Opal were devout Catholics and spent most of their retired years volunteering and doing social work for St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Goodbye, Dad. We will all miss you here. We know God can use a good joke right about now.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, September 22, 2008 at Einan's Funeral Home.
A smile, a story and a joke. Delight to have known Leo and his family. Will miss him and the stories.
Uncle Leo will always have a special place in my heart. He was a great uncle! When I was small, Uncle Lee took me on fishing trips to the Pothole Lakes, and one of my earliest memories is the smell of the sagebrush when he brought my mother some pheasants he had just brought in from the desert. When I was a young teen Uncle Lee took me out in the desert to shoot my first deer rifle.
Watching him I learned how to be a handyman around the house; to do electrical work, carpentry, and work on my own cars. One of the biggest compliments I ever received was when my Uncle Leo asked MY advice about a good spot to go deer hunting.
He always had a joke to tell and even though he could muster up a good temper when appropriate, he would never swear or curse. The most derogatory thing I ever heard him call someone was “knucklehead”.
Uncle Lee truly loved life, family and people. Watching him, I learned a many lessons about life… Thank you, Uncle Lee, you will always be with me. The world is a better place for your having been part of it.
We remember Leo and Opal when they lived in Othello and were a wonderful part of our “Life in the Spirit” sharing group. Leo was a bright spot in the group and made everyone feel special. He will be missed by all who knew him whether it was a lifetime or just a few hours. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, Opal.
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Leo Harger