Harry Harden
October 6, 1917 — February 17, 2011
Harry Harden
Harry J. Harden, age 93, of Elsie, MI passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Ovid Healthcare, Ovid, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI on Monday, February 21, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Chuck Emmert, Minister of Duplain Church of Christ and Mr. Phil Beavers will officiate. Burial will follow at Duplain Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday February 19, 2011 from 6-8 PM. and on Sunday, February 20, 2011 from 2-8 PM with family present 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel, Elsie, MI.
Harry was born in Hudson Township, Michigan on October 6, 1917, the son of Frank and Flossie (Webster) Harden. He graduated from Addison High School, Addison, MI. Harry married Thelma Flint on September 6, 1942 in Osseo, Michigan. He resided most of his life in Elsie.
Harry was a farmer his whole life. He also worked in the Soil Conservation Service for the Federal Government and as the ASCS Office Manager for Genesee County. Harry served as the Clinton County Drain Commissioner. He loved hunting, fishing and golfing. Harry was an active member of the Duplain Church of Christ and served on the Elder Board. He also was a member of the Elsie Lion's Club for 50 years. Harry enjoyed his retirement in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Harry is survived by his wife Thelma Harden of Elsie, MI, daughter Roberta and Jay Wiseman of St. Johns, MI, son Robert and Julie Harden of Ovid, MI, son Bruce and Patsy Harden of St. Johns, MI, daughter Brenda and Mark Masarik of St. Johns, MI, son Charles and Rosanne Harden of St. Johns, MI, daughter-in-law Judy Harden of Elsie, MI, 16 grandchildren; Rhonda, Rick, Roxanne, Rob, Brad, Matt, Laurie, Kathy, Karen, Kelly, Jeff, Jamie, Eric, Michael, Brianna and Johnathan, 28 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and sister Velma and Ed Carpenter of Hudson, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank Harden and Flossie Underhill, son William J. Harden, granddaughter Lindsey Harden, brother Leroy Harden and sister Neva Bills.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel, Elsie Michigan.
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Funeral Services will be held at Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI on Monday, February 21, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. Chuck Emmert, Minister of Duplain Church of Christ and Mr. Phil Beavers will officiate. Burial will follow at Duplain Township Cemetery, St. Johns, MI. Visitation will be held on Saturday February 19, 2011 from 6-8 PM. and on Sunday, February 20, 2011 from 2-8 PM with family present 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel, Elsie, MI.
Harry was born in Hudson Township, Michigan on October 6, 1917, the son of Frank and Flossie (Webster) Harden. He graduated from Addison High School, Addison, MI. Harry married Thelma Flint on September 6, 1942 in Osseo, Michigan. He resided most of his life in Elsie.
Harry was a farmer his whole life. He also worked in the Soil Conservation Service for the Federal Government and as the ASCS Office Manager for Genesee County. Harry served as the Clinton County Drain Commissioner. He loved hunting, fishing and golfing. Harry was an active member of the Duplain Church of Christ and served on the Elder Board. He also was a member of the Elsie Lion's Club for 50 years. Harry enjoyed his retirement in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Harry is survived by his wife Thelma Harden of Elsie, MI, daughter Roberta and Jay Wiseman of St. Johns, MI, son Robert and Julie Harden of Ovid, MI, son Bruce and Patsy Harden of St. Johns, MI, daughter Brenda and Mark Masarik of St. Johns, MI, son Charles and Rosanne Harden of St. Johns, MI, daughter-in-law Judy Harden of Elsie, MI, 16 grandchildren; Rhonda, Rick, Roxanne, Rob, Brad, Matt, Laurie, Kathy, Karen, Kelly, Jeff, Jamie, Eric, Michael, Brianna and Johnathan, 28 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and sister Velma and Ed Carpenter of Hudson, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank Harden and Flossie Underhill, son William J. Harden, granddaughter Lindsey Harden, brother Leroy Harden and sister Neva Bills.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Duplain Church of Christ, St. Johns, MI. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel, Elsie Michigan.
Read Harry Harden's Obituary and Guestbook on smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.
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