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Ralph Edward “Sonny” Harms

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Birth	:	26 Sep 1944 Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	13 Feb 2021 Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Mount Hope Cemetery, Valentine, Cherry County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8669014, -100.5350037
Description	:	Sonny (Ralph) Edward Harms, 76, of Valentine Nebraska, passed on February 13, 2021. Sonny is survived by his wife Suzie (Sears) Harms of 56 years, sisters Mallene Gilroy and Lesa Harms, daughter Melinda (Jay) Mattson, son Marty (Elycia) Harms and grandchildren Bodie Mattson, Talen, and Braxn Harms, brother-in-law Lawrence Turner, sister-in-law Pat Harms, and many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Sonny was born on September 26, 1944 to Stan and Metta Harms in Valentine Nebraska. Sonny was the eldest son of five children. He attended Valentine Public Schools. At a young age, Sonny entered... Read More	Sonny (Ralph) Edward Harms, 76, of Valentine Nebraska, passed on February 13, 2021. Sonny is survived by his wife Suzie (Sears) Harms of 56 years, sisters Mallene Gilroy and Lesa Harms, daughter Melinda (Jay) Mattson, son Marty (Elycia) Harms and grandchildren Bodie Mattson, Talen, and Braxn Harms, brother-in-law Lawrence Turner, sister-in-law Pat Harms, and many nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Sonny was born on September 26, 1944 to Stan and Metta Harms in Valentine Nebraska. Sonny was the eldest son of five children. He attended Valentine Public Schools. At a young age, Sonny entered the workforce working at Saint Christophers managing and cooking for Fuddie Ferris. On June 28, 1964 he was united in marriage to Suzie Sears. They moved to the Sears Ranch south of Valentine in 1965 where they raised two children, Melinda and Marty. He ranched for 20 years on the ranch near “Goose Creek”. Sonny continued ranching for another four years at Brewster, Nebraska for the Keller Ranch. Sonny then changed careers, working for Biba Construction for ten years. He traveled across the state mastering the art of painting the highways. When Biba Construction closed their doors, Kirk Barnes Construction purchased Biba’s paint truck where Kirk came across Sonny’s name on the trucks service records. Kirk reached out to Sonny and hired him where he continued construction work for another 19 years. Kirk and Sonny became close friends. Sonny will always be remembered for his smile, acts of kindness, and work ethic. His pride and joy were times spent playing alongside his grandchildren. Sonny was a true mentor to the younger generations, always willing to share his knowledge. He enjoyed ice fishing, watching nascar, rodeos, soccer, and basketball; especially if a family member was competing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stan and Metta Harms; brother Stanley J. Harms; sister Sue Turner; niece Candace Harms; brothers-in-law Ron Gilroy, Jerry Merz, and Larry Hain. Memorial service was held on Monday, Feb. 22 at 1:00 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Inurnment followed at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine, NE and Black Hills Funeral Home & Cremation Service were in charge of service arrangements

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Where is Ralph Edward “Sonny” Harms's memorial?
Ralph Edward “Sonny” Harms's memorial is located at: Mount Hope Cemetery, Valentine, Cherry County, USA.
When did Ralph Edward “Sonny” Harms death?
Ralph Edward “Sonny” Harms death on 13 Feb 2021 in Rapid City, Pennington County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ralph Edward “Sonny” Harms's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8669014
Longitude: -100.5350037

Family Members:

Parent

Stanley Roland “Stan” Harms

(1915 - 1987)

Metta Berneice Jeffers Harms

(1919 - 2006)

Siblings

Andrea Sue Harms Turner

(1943 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mount Hope Cemetery
Valentine, Cherry County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8669014, -100.5350037

2. Minnechaduza Cemetery
Valentine, Cherry County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8731003, -100.5674973

3. Fort Niobrara Post Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8885630, -100.4779260

4. Taylor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8131000, -100.4832500

5. Richland Harmony Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9763985, -100.5736008

6. Crookston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9267970, -100.7313580

7. Kewanee Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9332020, -100.3366500

8. Saint Joseph Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9700000, -100.3373500

9. Saint Agnes Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0372009, -100.6952972

10. Simeon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6704000, -100.6629000

11. Sparks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9399986, -100.2463989

12. German Settlement Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.8419050, -100.8393860

13. Lakeview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0746994, -100.7300034

14. Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0750000, -100.7302500

15. Carroll Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1371300, -100.6085100

16. Pure Water Cemetery
Todd County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0889015, -100.7844009

17. Snake Falls Cemetery
Valentine, Cherry County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6785540, -100.8543170

18. Mount Hope Cemetery
Wood Lake, Cherry County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6372920, -100.2330200

19. Kilgore Cemetery
Kilgore, Cherry County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9304110, -100.9639260

20. Norden Cemetery
Norden, Keya Paha County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8685837, -100.0950851

21. Norden West Cemetery
Keya Paha County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8685989, -100.0947037

22. Williamson Gravesite
Nenzel, Cherry County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7888000, -100.9909000

23. Pleasant Dale Cemetery
Keya Paha County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8494000, -100.0608000

24. Linden Pioneer Cemetery
Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0607986, -100.1258011