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John William Harker Sr.

Birth	:	22 Apr 1921 Union Township, Story County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Jun 2007 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Center Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8835983, -93.4835968
Description	:	John William Harker, Sr. 86, of Ames, Iowa, died Friday, June 8, 2007 at the Israel Family House in Ames. John was born April 22, 1921 near Cambridge, Iowa, the son of Harry L. and Levenia (Backous) Harker. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1940. John was united in marriage to Betty Offerman on January 15, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa. John was a farmer and had lived on the same farm from 1926 until moving to Ames in 1970. He retired in 1995. He was devoted to his family, the land, farming, and to the care... Read More	John William Harker, Sr. 86, of Ames, Iowa, died Friday, June 8, 2007 at the Israel Family House in Ames. John was born April 22, 1921 near Cambridge, Iowa, the son of Harry L. and Levenia (Backous) Harker. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1940. John was united in marriage to Betty Offerman on January 15, 1944 in Des Moines, Iowa. John was a farmer and had lived on the same farm from 1926 until moving to Ames in 1970. He retired in 1995. He was devoted to his family, the land, farming, and to the care of animals. John was an avid Hawkeye Fan for over 70 years and an all around sports fan. He was a member of the Cambridge United Methodist Church. He and his wife, Betty, loved to travel and spend the winters in Texas and Arizona. John is survived by his wife, Betty, of Ames, IA; a son and daughter-in-law: John (Becky) W. Harker, Jr. of Ames, IA; a daughter: Victoria Harker of Jefferson, IA; 5 grandchildren: Erin (Mike) Halverson of Cambridge, IA, Matt Harker of Ames, IA, Brooke Harker, Katie Harker, both Los Angelis, CA, Justin Harker and his fiancé, Ashley, both of Cambridge, IA; 2 great-grandchildren: Sydney and Delaney Halverson; and a brother: Paul (Lavonne) Harker of Cambridge, IA; several nieces and nephews; and his special friend: Duffy, his dog. John was preceded in death by his parents; a son: Dan Harker; a daughter-in-law: Brenda Harker; and his sister: L. Naomi Stone. A Celebration of Life Service will be 1:30 PM Tuesday at the Cambridge United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Center Grove Cemetery near Cambridge. Visitation will be 6:30 – 8:00 PM Monday at the Bacon Funeral Home in Nevada. Memorials may be made the Cambridge United Methodist Church Youth Group. The Bacon Funeral Home in Nevada is in charge of arrangement.

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Where is John William Harker Sr.'s memorial?
John William Harker Sr.'s memorial is located at: Center Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Story County, USA.
When did John William Harker Sr. death?
John William Harker Sr. death on 8 Jun 2007 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John William Harker Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 41.8835983
Longitude: -93.4835968

Family Members:

Parent

Harry LeRoy Harker

(1892 - 1968)

Levenia Virla Backous Harker

(1894 - 1981)

Spouse

Betty J Offerman Harker

(1923 - 2019)

Children

Daniel Henry Harker

(1952 - 2006)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Center Grove Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8835983, -93.4835968

2. Cambridge Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9067600, -93.5424400

3. Mount Zion Cemetery
Washington Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8352610, -93.4345230

4. White Oak Cemetery
Elkhart Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8347000, -93.5357000

5. Maxwell Cemetery
Maxwell, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8950500, -93.3996900

6. Keller Cemetery
Elkhart Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8201590, -93.5116630

7. Brubaker Cemetery
Maxwell, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8847198, -93.3916702

8. Palestine Cemetery
Huxley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8770000, -93.5813000

9. Woodland Cemetery
Iowa Center, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9324989, -93.4064026

10. Church of the Brethren Cemetery
Washington Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8347340, -93.4017630

11. Peoria Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8636017, -93.3811035

12. Ballard Grove Cemetery
Huxley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8999872, -93.5918840

13. Fjeldberg Cemetery
Huxley, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8786011, -93.5997009

14. Elkhart Cemetery
Elkhart, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7908648, -93.5166872

15. Byers Cemetery
Elkhart, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7872009, -93.4781036

16. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Ames, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9468994, -93.5903015

17. Lincoln Cemetery
Cambridge, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9235992, -93.6097031

18. Holy Cross Cemetery
Washington Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7934900, -93.4015000

19. Farrar Cemetery
Farrar, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8058776, -93.3690155

20. Pleasant Run Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9864006, -93.4060974

21. Brethren Cemetery
Elkhart, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7767500, -93.5506100

22. Deeter Cemetery
Clyde, Jasper County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8628000, -93.3128500

23. Mound Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9899520, -93.3691480

24. Nevada Municipal Cemetery
Nevada, Story County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0215683, -93.4610672