Donald W. Harmon, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, formerly of Danville, IA and Keokuk, IA, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018, at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Visitation will begin after 12 noon on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Olson~Powell Memorial Chapel of Mt. Pleasant, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, August 17, 2018, at the Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Jeff McPheron officiating. Burial in Forest Home Cemetery will be at a later date. Gifts of love and friendship may be given to Des Moines County Humane Society or Danville United Methodist Church. On-line condolences may be directed to www.olsonpowell.com.
Born on September 14, 1929, in Keokuk, IA, Donald William was the son of Charles and Lumana Meyer Harmon. He was a 1947 graduate of Keokuk Senior High School and attended Western Illinois University. On April 30, 1950, Don married Wilma M. Longshore at Trinity Methodist Church in Keokuk.
During high school, Don worked part-time for Kroeger Foods. For 35 years, he worked for Job Services of Iowa. He started at the Keokuk office, transferred to Burlington in 1972, and finished his career in the Mt. Pleasant office before retiring in 1994.
Those that knew Don, knew that he was committed to his work, helping others, and giving his all to any activity he was involved with. He was a member of Danville Methodist Church and an avid gardener. Even with his many activities, he made family his priority.
Retirement kept Don as busy or busier than working full-time. As time permitted, he became more active in the Danville Methodist Church and their mens group. Don was a volunteer at Danville Elementary School. He served on the Danville Public Library Board as president and served as a member of the Danville Venture Villa Housing Board. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling, especially to visit family and friends.
Along with his loving wife, Wilma, of 68 years, Don is survived by a daughter, Becky Harmon of Muscatine, IA; a son, Dale Harmon of Mt. Pleasant, IA; a grandson, Russell (Sherilyn) Mumme of Phoenix, AZ; and a great-granddaughter, Courtney Mumme of Des Moines, IA.
Don was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert Harmon and David Harmon.
Tributes
Troy Harrison wrote on Oct 25, 2018:
"My condolences to the Harmon family. I got to know Don in the last few years when my parents moved to a neighboring condo. I will miss hearing all of his stories and my dog will miss Don always coming out with treats when we walked by on the bike path. To this day my dog still tries to pull on the leach and lead me toward his garage door for treats when I walk by."
Lisa Luko wrote on Aug 17, 2018:
"Dale and family sorry for your loss. Prayers for you to get through this difficult time."
Marilyn Noe wrote on Aug 16, 2018:
"Wilma, I am sorry for your loss. Don was a fine young man; I'm glad your life together was long and fulfilling. Marilyn Noe, Atlanta, Georgia KHS class of '49."
Rich Harlow wrote on Aug 16, 2018:
"I worked many years with Don at Job Service of Iowa. A great guy with a great sense of humor......sympathy to Wilma and the family.....warm regards and prayers......Rich Harlow"
Chuck Heinrich wrote on Aug 15, 2018:
"Our Sincere Sympathy to the Harmon Family, so sorry for your loss. Don was a Great Friend, always enjoyed our visits with him. Chuck and Diane Heinrich"
Expression of Sympathy wrote on Aug 15, 2018:
"A Feathery Palm Plant was ordered on August 15, 2018"
Expression of Sympathy wrote on Aug 15, 2018:
"A Garden Path Vase was sent on August 15, 2018Love from your friends at the Danville Library!
Danville Library Board"
Expression of Sympathy wrote on Aug 14, 2018:
"A Sentimental Thoughts was ordered on August 14, 2018"