Jerry Thomas Harding

Jerry Harding, 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at Prairie Vista Village in Altoona, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lake Williams, North Dakota on July 26, 1927, to Robert and Gladys Harding.

Jerry bravely served in the United States Army during WW II. He was co-owner of Willson Tile Service of Altoona. Jerry was a member of Altoona Christian Church, Altoona Lions Club and the Altoona American Legion Post 682. He served as Assistant Fire Chief of the Altoona Fire Department and also as an EMT. Jerry enjoyed his Maid-Rite and Hy-Vee Coffee Club. He also enjoyed fishing, golfing, playing dominos and pinochle, and his bowling league.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 66 years, Faye; children, Steven (Jane) Harding, Thomas (Nola) Harding, Judith (Kevin) Moon, Jan (Chris) Charron, and Michael Harding; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren plus one on the way; brothers, Gene Harding and Orien “Fuzz” (Sue) Harding ; sisters, Mary Jane (Steve) Sesker and Ruth Cassel; brother in-law, Gordon Gill; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; one sister; one sister in-law and one grandson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 28, 2015, at Altoona Christian Church, 2890 1st Avenue South, with burial to follow at Altoona Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Sunday, December 27, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Altoona Christian Church and/or Altoona Lions Club for eye screening in loving memory of Jerry.


Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneraHome.com

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