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Nathaniel Harden
09/19/1942 — 01/29/2014
From Richland, WA, USA | Born in Winnfield, LA
Nathaniel Harden
Nathaniel Harden, 71, passed away at his home in Richland, WA on January 29, 2014. Nathaniel was born September 19, 1942 in Winnfield, LA to Nathaniel Harden, Sr. and Lizzie Bean. He was raised by his Uncle William Ford and Aunt Lula Ford after the passing of his parents by age 11.
Nathaniel graduated Salutatorian of Pinecrest High School in Winnfield, LA in 1960 and he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Technology of Engineering from Southern University Baton Rouge, LA in 1965. He was a member of Graduate Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Frat Que Dogs.
In August 1975 he moved to Richland Washington and became a Project Engineer in the Hanford Area. He worked there for 28 years.
Nathaniel married Connie Garrett and they had one daughter, Keisha Harden. After Connie's death he married Emma Irving and they had a son, Jarrick Harden and a daughter, TaKara Harden. His greatest pride was his children and five grandchildren.
Nathaniel was an active member of Greater Faith Baptist Church of East Pasco; he was a deacon and church treasurer.
Nathaniel was preceded in death by his mother, Lizzie Bean Harden, father, Nathaniel Harden Sr., aunt Lula Bean Ford, uncle William Ford, wife Connie Garrett Harden, brother James Harden, sister Mary Harden Collins and daughter Keisha Harden.
He was survived by his wife Emma Harden, son Jarrick Harden, daughter TaKara Harden, brothers Henry Gray, Roy Harden and William Harden and grandchildren Dontae Harden, Rita Calhoun, Parrish Calhoun, Darcy Calhoun and Tony Calhoun.
In all my interactions with Nat, it was clear how much he loved his family. He was a good man and I know is dearly missed by his loved ones.
Uncle Nat was a fun and lovely person to be around. He was the type of person that would give you his last. I’m truly going to me him and most of all I loved beating him at dominoes LOL. RIP Uncle Nat. Love ya
To the family of Nat
You have my sincere sympathy with the loss of Nathaniel. Takara you have my deepest sympathy with the loss of your father. It was a joy to meet him on that special day at Clarke when you graduated. Give your Mother a hug for me. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. The ReVoir family has open arms for you all ways in Iowa. Peace be with You
To the family of Nat:
Nat was a very close friend of mine for so many years and I will miss him a lot.
We enjoyed doing projects together working and sharing our lives, we called ourselves H & H. enterprises, so many wonderful memories that I will have forever. Thank you for being my very special friend, I will miss you.
Michael Helle
Praising God that he is not lost! Praying that you Emma and your family continue to keep your hands in God’s hands as you go through this time of bereavement.
TK & Family,
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. Alyssa had such a good time when she visited WA and your family was very kind to her…and I hope you know, we love you and hope we can always hear how you are doing through Alyssa . Again, our sympathy.
Allen & Betty Gantzert
Dontae,
I am saddened for you by the loss of your dear grandfather. I know that your heart is hurting. Rejoice in knowing he is with the Lord and watching over you always. My heart goes out to you.
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth. I am going to miss uncle Nat for coming to Kentwood each year around my mother his sister-n-law birthday, he would always have a word to say, but uncle Nat was so emotional when he got through speaking there was not a dry eye in the house. You know what when uncle Nat came to Kentwood all our family and friend gather at my moms his sister-n-law house to play dominos he is going to be missed by every one. Uncle Nat was loved by his sister-n-law nieces, nephews, all the other family and friends in the big Kentwood, Louisiana
To The Harden Family: So sorry to see the loss of Nat. You are being sent prayers and hug’s. If you are still in your same place of residence, I would like to come by to see you all. I know it has been a long time since I have run into any of you but you are in my heart at this difficult time.
In all my interactions with Nat, it was clear how much he loved his family. He was a good man and I know is dearly missed by his loved ones.
Uncle Nat was a fun and lovely person to be around. He was the type of person that would give you his last. I’m truly going to me him and most of all I loved beating him at dominoes LOL. RIP Uncle Nat. Love ya
To the family of Nat
You have my sincere sympathy with the loss of Nathaniel. Takara you have my deepest sympathy with the loss of your father. It was a joy to meet him on that special day at Clarke when you graduated. Give your Mother a hug for me. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. The ReVoir family has open arms for you all ways in Iowa. Peace be with You
To the family of Nat:
Nat was a very close friend of mine for so many years and I will miss him a lot.
We enjoyed doing projects together working and sharing our lives, we called ourselves H & H. enterprises, so many wonderful memories that I will have forever. Thank you for being my very special friend, I will miss you.
Michael Helle
Praising God that he is not lost! Praying that you Emma and your family continue to keep your hands in God’s hands as you go through this time of bereavement.
TK & Family,
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. Alyssa had such a good time when she visited WA and your family was very kind to her…and I hope you know, we love you and hope we can always hear how you are doing through Alyssa . Again, our sympathy.
Allen & Betty Gantzert
Dontae,
I am saddened for you by the loss of your dear grandfather. I know that your heart is hurting. Rejoice in knowing he is with the Lord and watching over you always. My heart goes out to you.
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord which made heaven and earth. I am going to miss uncle Nat for coming to Kentwood each year around my mother his sister-n-law birthday, he would always have a word to say, but uncle Nat was so emotional when he got through speaking there was not a dry eye in the house. You know what when uncle Nat came to Kentwood all our family and friend gather at my moms his sister-n-law house to play dominos he is going to be missed by every one. Uncle Nat was loved by his sister-n-law nieces, nephews, all the other family and friends in the big Kentwood, Louisiana
To The Harden Family: So sorry to see the loss of Nat. You are being sent prayers and hug’s. If you are still in your same place of residence, I would like to come by to see you all. I know it has been a long time since I have run into any of you but you are in my heart at this difficult time.
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