"To Gary, Janet, Kurt and Linda, Our sympathies to you and your families. Many good memories of your dad from our days across the street from the Molanders. (during the mis-40's) Your dad and the neightborhood men set up a horse-shoe court near your driveway--and to be able to play after dark they went together to buy a pole light! We knew they were all there as we heard the clink of the shoes on the iron post and their laughter as they as they traded barbs and insults, all in fun. Each had a nickname and your dad's was Mo-handle. What was the story there? I don't know. We wish you all the best. Mary Beth (Stanley) and Dick Young"
In loving memory of
Harlan Molander
February 3, 1914 - June 9, 2009
Harlan W. Molander, 95 of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Tuesday, June 09, 2009, at Pleasant Manor Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, June 12, 2009, at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, with The Rev. Roger Rickets officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery. Memorials have been established to Henry County Animal Rescue Organization and Hospice of Central Iowa. Born February 3, 1914, in Jefferson County, IA, Harlan Woodrow was the son of Walter and Ruth Nelson Molander. On March 19, 1935, he married Martha Jane Greer in Mt. Pleasant, IA. She survives. Mr. Molander graduated from Pleasant Lawn School. He farmed until 1962 and then became a real-estate agent until his retirement in the early 1980s. Harlan was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Pleasant. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cub fan. Along with his wife, Jane, Mr. Molander is survived by two sons, Gary (Pam) Molander of Burlington, IA, and Curt Molander of Charlottesville, VA; two daughters, Janet (Keith) Lamm of Las Vegas, NV, and Linda (Sam) Roberts of Las Vegas, NV; one brother, Wilbur Molander of Seal Beach, CA; and one sister, Margaret Johnson of Long Beach, CA. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Molander was preceded in death by his parents.
Tributes
"Harlan and his family were our family friends while we resided in Mt. Pleasant. I remember his jubilant personality and smile. Our sincere condolences to his family."
"I send my deepest sympathy to all of you. It was my pleasure to work with Harlan while he was a resident of Pleasant Manor. He was always cheerful and shared his smile with everyone. Peace to you, Charlene Hinrichs"
"I send my love and sympathy to all of you. As some of you may know, we moved to Fredericksburg (very NE Iowa)last December to be close to our sons. I wish I could be there with you. To be in Harlan's presence meant happiness to my soul. May God's love comfort & bless you at this sad time. Cousin Patti"