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Donald Paul “Don” Harden

Birth	:	11 Nov 1930
Death	:	23 Mar 2007
Burial	:	Rudd Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1417007, -92.9214020
Description	:	Charles City Press (IA) - Wednesday, March 28, 2007 Deceased Name: Donald Paul Harden Donald Paul Harden, 76, of Rudd, died Friday, March 23, 2007, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, from a year-long struggle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, at the Eden Presbyterian Church, 3105 Glass Ave. with Rev. John Bates and Dr. Bill McElroy officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd. Visitation will be held from 4:30 P.M. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs.... Read More	Charles City Press (IA) - Wednesday, March 28, 2007 Deceased Name: Donald Paul Harden Donald Paul Harden, 76, of Rudd, died Friday, March 23, 2007, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City, from a year-long struggle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, at the Eden Presbyterian Church, 3105 Glass Ave. with Rev. John Bates and Dr. Bill McElroy officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd. Visitation will be held from 4:30 P.M. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, at the Sheckler Colonial Chapel, 114 North Hawkeye, Nora Springs. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church. Don was born the third son of seven children in Decatur County, to Eldon and Sarah Marie (Horney) Harden on Nov. 11, 1930. He grew up and went to schools in the Decatur County area, graduating from Leon High School in 1949. Don was inducted into the U.S. Army on Feb. 5, 1951 in Des Moines. While stationed at Ft. Benning, Ga, he married his high school sweetheart Jaunita Myers on Aug. 28, 1951. Don went to Kobe, Japan and was with the quarter masters loading ships with supplies going to Korea. He was honorably discharged on Jan. 22, 1953, at Camp Carson, Colorado. After his honorable discharge he began farming in 1954, raising hogs and cattle and in 1974, he had a farm sale and moved to Rudd. Don started working at the Co-op elevator where he was in charge of the grain department for 17 years. He retired from the Co-op in 1994, after 20 years, continuing to help part-time. Don loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. After retiring he continued with his sidelines, lawn care, doing electrical work and carpentry. He loved traveling out west and did driving trips quite often. Faithful to the end, Don celebrated life to the fullest, appreciated every moment with those around him. Fondly remembered for his spirited quick wit and story telling ability. Don loved to make people laugh. Don always kept a positive attitude and never gave up the fight. He was loved and will be dearly missed by his family and friends. The Hardens are members of the Eden Presbyterian Church. Don was involved in civic activities; he was on the City Council for many years in Rudd, and most recently mayor of Rudd for the past three plus years. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 56 years, Jaunita Harden of Rudd, three children, Michael (Rosalie) Harden of Rockford, Pamela (Gary) Pump of Washington, Iowa, and Victoria (Timothy) Whelan of Ankeny, nine grandchildren, Tanner Pump of New Brunswick, N.J., Terrence Pump, Lucas (McKessey) Pump of Cedar Rapids, Anthony (Yolanda) Harden of Rudd, Jennifer (Mitch) Noel of Polk City, Jamie Harden of Ames, Emma, Hannah and Lorna Whelan of Ankeny, Two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Olivia Harden of Rudd. Also left to cherish his memory are his brothers and sisters, Gerald (Francis) Harden of Lamoni, Ivan (Edith) Harden of St. Petersburg, Fl., Robert (Elaine) Harden of Odebolt, Lois (John) Meyer of Joliet, Ill., Ruth (Dan) Warren of Leon, Richard (Janice) Harden of Clio, as well as many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, great-granddaughter, Hannah Louise Pump, brother-in-law, Kenneth Smith, and a sister-in-law, Louetta Richardson. Skeckler Colonial Chapel: www.colonialchapels.com

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Donald Paul “Don” Harden's memorial is located at: Rudd Evergreen Cemetery, Rudd, Floyd County, USA.
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Latitude: 43.1417007
Longitude: -92.9214020

Family Members:

Parent

Eldon Walker Harden

(1899 - 1989)

Sarah Marie Horney Harden

(1899 - 1975)

Spouse

Juanita Ruth Myers Harden

(1932 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Rudd Evergreen Cemetery
Rudd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1417007, -92.9214020

2. Rock Grove Township Cemetery
Nora Springs, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1227989, -92.9880981

3. Ulsterville Cemetery
Ulster Township, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0936012, -92.8842010

4. Park Cemetery
Nora Springs, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1444016, -92.9982986

5. Eden Presbyterian Cemetery
Meroa, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2131004, -92.9103012

6. Spring Grove Cemetery
Nora Springs, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1631012, -93.0211029

7. West End Cemetery
Meroa, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2216682, -92.9250031

8. Riverside Cemetery
Rockford, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0578003, -92.9464035

9. Dudley Cemetery
Dudley (historical), Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2252998, -92.8743973

10. Rock Creek Cemetery
Meroa, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2352791, -92.9225006

11. Calvary Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2238998, -92.8300018

12. Flood Creek Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0391998, -92.8538971

13. Tucker Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2494011, -92.8319016

14. West Saint Charles United Methodist Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0580597, -92.7897186

15. Orchard Cemetery
Orchard, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2249985, -92.7838898

16. Rock Falls Cemetery
Rock Falls, Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2122192, -93.0858307

17. Oakwood Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1178017, -92.7307968

18. South Osage Mennonite Church Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2544556, -92.7915573

19. Owens Grove Cemetery
Cerro Gordo County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0825005, -93.1144180

20. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Roseville, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0090000, -92.8134000

21. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2742004, -92.7917023

22. Howardville Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1866989, -92.7016983

23. Osage Cemetery
Osage, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2916700, -92.8201700

24. Oak Grove Cemetery
Mitchell, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3156013, -92.8707962