Donald Harlan
May 23, 2008
Donald St. Clair Harlan, 89, of Des Moines passed away on Friday May 23, 2008 at the Iowa Health Hospice Taylor House. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday May 29, 2008 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 N.W. 60th Ave. with burial following at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Donald is survived by his loving wife Doris; daughter, Dianna; grandchildren, Eric, Tracy, Tina, Timothy and thirteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna.
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Angela White
05/28/2008
Growing up with the grandchildren of Don Harlan was almost like being an extra grandchild. Grandma and Grandpa Harlan had enough love for an entire church of surrogate grandchildren. I was always greeted with a hug, and was given on many occasions Godly counsel, not just with words, but always backed by his life and testimony to Christ.
Grandpa, you were a great teacher in word and deed. You welcomed me into your life and home. You shared your family with me, giving me lifelong friendships with your grandchildren. You will be greatly missed and always loved!