ELMER HANS HARMON

Elmer H. Harmon 1934-2010 Elmer H. Harmon Our Dad and husband, Elmer H. Harmon passed away February 8, 2010 at Twin Falls Care Center, after a long and courageous fight against pulmonary fibrosis. He was born April 8, 1934, the eldest child and only son of Elmer and Lucy (Owens) Harmon. Elmer was raised and attended school in Buhl. He attended college at ISU in Pocatello. Dad pursued his love of antique automobiles through numerous "body and fender" classes at CSI. He married his High School sweetheart, Rubie Jo (Palat), on October 6th 1952. From this union they had four children, Scott, Becci Jo, Jeff, and Tyna. Dad was Plant Manager at Troy National Laundry in Twin Falls, and then became Chief Engineer at Magic Valley Memorial Hospital. He finished his carrier as a department head at Lamb-Weston, retiring in 2000. After retirement, he was able to commit his full time to "tinkering and fixing" anything and everything that would stand still long enough for him to cut, bolt, tape or rework. Additionally, Dad proudly served his country in the Idaho National Guard, retiring after 22 years of service. Next to his family, his passion was restoring old cars. Dad's most recent completion was to restore "Moms" 40-Ford Coupe. He enjoyed spending time with his family camping, riding motorcycles, and shining up and showing his cars in parades and car shows. He especially was proud to show off and brag about every one of his grandchildren's accomplishments. His grandchildren looked forward to special time with "PaPa" and learning all that he had to share. One of the great highlights of his last months of life was receiving daily blogs from his 19 month old great granddaughter, Delaney, and watching her day to day life and lessons. He was a charter member of Community Christian Church where he filled many positions including Deacon, Elder and Chairman of the Board. He was a member of Magic Valley Early Iron Car Club. Elmer is survived by his wife and four children, an even dozen grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, a great granddaughter in Seattle and two "soon to arrive" great grandsons who only "PaPa" has yet had the privilege to hold and hug, his mother Lucy Harmon, two sisters Wilma "Toots"Waddell of Klamath Falls, Oregon and Anna Risetter of Henderson, Nevada and scores of friends. He was preceded in death by his father. In addition his survivors include his children and their spouses: Scott (Kris) Harmon of Meridian and their children and spouses Tina (Kevin)Jaeger, and Amanda and Kara Harmon; Becci Jo (Dave) Lierman of Kimberly and their children and spouses, Stephanie Jo (Matt) Berry, and Zak (Wendy) and Tucker Lierman; Jeff (Cindy) Harmon of Twin Falls and their children and spouses, Jenny (Ted) Bush, and Alexander and Andrew Harmon; and Tyna (RC) Cummins of Kimberly and their children and spouses, Kasidee (JR) Kippes, Brandon, and Dakota Cummins. A memorial service will be held at Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, ID. Interment will follow at the West End Cemetery in Buhl, ID. Those wishing to share condolences may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.