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Willis Marion Harsin

Birth	:	10 Nov 1924 Marion County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Jan 2013 Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Breckenridge Cemetery, Harvey, Marion County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3024000, -92.9944000
Description	:	Willis Marion Harsin age 88 of Knoxville passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, January 29, 2013. Willis, the sixth child of six children, was born to Gilbert Edward "GE"and Irena Arvilla(Smith)Harsin on November 10, 1924, at Walnut Valley, of the Clay Township of Marion County, Iowa. When Willis was age 4, the family moved from Walnut Valley to Grandpa Doug's place near Durham. Willis lived and farmed on his grandfather's farm most of his life, until retiring from farming and moving to Knoxville in 1989. Willis' early years were devoted to his family and music. He sang... Read More	Willis Marion Harsin age 88 of Knoxville passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, January 29, 2013. Willis, the sixth child of six children, was born to Gilbert Edward "GE"and Irena Arvilla(Smith)Harsin on November 10, 1924, at Walnut Valley, of the Clay Township of Marion County, Iowa. When Willis was age 4, the family moved from Walnut Valley to Grandpa Doug's place near Durham. Willis lived and farmed on his grandfather's farm most of his life, until retiring from farming and moving to Knoxville in 1989. Willis' early years were devoted to his family and music. He sang with the family's "Harsin Four Musical Group", which performed at numerous events in Iowa from 1924-40. He continued to enjoy singing his beautiful tenor voice the rest of his life. Willis began school at the age of four, at McMillan Country School. He attended high school in Knoxville and graduated in 1943. Willis married Maxine Klootwyk on August 23, 1953, at the Presbyterian Church of Knoxville. They shared over 59 years of marriage together and were blessed with three children: Doug, Clay and Nancy. Willis and Maxine lived on the family farm until 1989. Together they cherished their farm, raising registered Belgium Draft Horses, cattle, sheep and hogs. Willis was also active in the N.F.O. striving to obtain a fair price for livestock. After moving to Knoxville, he was employed at the V.A. Hospital, driving veterans to their medical appointments. Willis is survived by his wife of 59 years, Maxine(Klootwyk)Karsin of Knoxville; and their son, Doug Harsin and his wife Nancy of rural Knoxville. Willis is also survived by eight grandchildren: Heather(Jay)Leshen, Heidi(Tyson)Landsgard, Jake(Crystal)Harsin, Bob(Jami)Harsin, Clay Harsin, Ssrah(Michael)Gerber, Jonathan Sinnard and Levi Sinnard; and 13 great-grandchildren: Mariah, Tony, Rylee, Ben, Lillian, Brinley, Emerie Lynn, Gracey, Emma, Ella, Ethan, Tristan and Isabell; sister-in-law, Shirley(Jay)Harsin; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents; his son Clay Harsin; his daughter Nancy Sinnard; three sisters: Pauline(Charles)Cook, Helen(Elton)Loynachan and Amy Jeanne(Merwin)Hollingshead; and two brothers: Donald(Jennie)Harsin and JD Harsin. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, February 1, 2013, at the Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville with Rev. Brent Hanna officiating. Burial will follow services at Breckenridge Cemetery of rural Knoxville. Visitation for Willis will be held from 11 am until 8 pm on Thursday, January 31st, at the Winfield Funeral Home, with Willis' family present from 5-8 pm Thursday evening. A memorial in honor of Willis will be established by the family at a later date.

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Willis Marion Harsin's memorial is located at: Breckenridge Cemetery, Harvey, Marion County, USA.
When did Willis Marion Harsin death?
Willis Marion Harsin death on 29 Jan 2013 in Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.3024000
Longitude: -92.9944000

Family Members:

Parent

Gilbert E Harsin

(1889 - 1987)

Irena Arvilla Smith Harsin

(1889 - 1969)

Siblings

Pauline Luella Harsin Cook

(1910 - 1997)

Helen Louise Harsin Loynachan

(1912 - 2006)

Donald George Harsin

(1913 - 1988)

Amy Jeanne Harsin Hollingshead

(1916 - 1999)

J. D. Harsin

(1921 - 2008)

Children

Clay Dee Harsin

(1957 - 1983)

Nancy Lynn Harsin Sinnard

(1961 - 2000)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Breckenridge Cemetery
Harvey, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3024000, -92.9944000

2. Loynachan Farm Cemetery
Tracy, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970000, -92.9920000

3. Funk Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3139992, -93.0329971

4. Zion Cemetery
Pershing, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2630005, -93.0139999

5. Caulkins-Davis Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2710991, -93.0330963

6. Eureka Cemetery
Durham, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3274994, -92.9480972

7. Asbury Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3457985, -93.0049973

8. Ridlen Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2994003, -93.0569000

9. Walters Cemetery
Pershing, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2594500, -93.0284000

10. Overton Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2677994, -93.0441971

11. Bridges Pioneer Cemetery
Pershing, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2476000, -92.9970000

12. Coffman Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3549000, -93.0238000

13. Competine Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3177000, -93.0781000

14. Monster Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3689995, -93.0169983

15. Carlisle Cemetery
Attica, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2336006, -92.9935989

16. Sweem Cemetery
Attica, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2374240, -93.0333060

17. Bethel Cemetery
Tracy, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2696991, -92.9092026

18. Mormon Cemetery
Attica, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2296050, -93.0231850

19. Timber Ridge Cemetery
Pella, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3781400, -92.9672340

20. Coal Ridge Church Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3781013, -93.0231018

21. Liberty Cemetery
Bussey, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2295180, -92.9426460

22. t'Lam Cemetery
Pella, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3849983, -92.9816971

23. Gregory Cemetery
Tracy, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2910770, -92.8815070

24. Greenwood Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3466988, -93.0952988