Calvin Lavar Harkness, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 due to natural causes.
Born August 15, 1925 in Murray to William Davis and Louise Kilpack Harkness. He grew up in Murray.
Married Dorothy Margaret Robbins on September 17, 1947; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on September 17, 1997.
Served in the U.S. Army in the 78th Division. Fought in the battle for the city of Kesternich, Germany in 1944 at the beginning of the Battle of the Bulge during WWII and awarded the Bronze Star for bravery.
Cal owned his own business for more than ten years and then worked for Hi-Land and Cream O' Weber Dairy until retiring.
He enjoyed many outdoor activities in the mountains, deserts, and lakes, and camping and 4-wheeling with his family and friends.
He was a devoted, loving husband and father who loved spending time with his wife, and best friend, Dot, who preceded in him death in 2006. He missed her with all his heart and are now reunited.
Survived by his sons, Cal (Renae), Chad (Anne), and Bryan (Chris); seventeen grandchildren; and twenty-two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road (1700 West), where a viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Interment: Elysian Burial Gardens.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on January 9, 2015.
Born August 15, 1925 in Murray to William Davis and Louise Kilpack Harkness. He grew up in Murray.
Married Dorothy Margaret Robbins on September 17, 1947; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on September 17, 1997.
Served in the U.S. Army in the 78th Division. Fought in the battle for the city of Kesternich, Germany in 1944 at the beginning of the Battle of the Bulge during WWII and awarded the Bronze Star for bravery.
Cal owned his own business for more than ten years and then worked for Hi-Land and Cream O' Weber Dairy until retiring.
He enjoyed many outdoor activities in the mountains, deserts, and lakes, and camping and 4-wheeling with his family and friends.
He was a devoted, loving husband and father who loved spending time with his wife, and best friend, Dot, who preceded in him death in 2006. He missed her with all his heart and are now reunited.
Survived by his sons, Cal (Renae), Chad (Anne), and Bryan (Chris); seventeen grandchildren; and twenty-two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road (1700 West), where a viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Interment: Elysian Burial Gardens.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on January 9, 2015.
Calvin Lavar Harkness, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 due to natural causes.
Born August 15, 1925 in Murray to William Davis and Louise Kilpack Harkness. He grew up in Murray.
Married Dorothy Margaret Robbins on September 17, 1947; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on September 17, 1997.
Served in the U.S. Army in the 78th Division. Fought in the battle for the city of Kesternich, Germany in 1944 at the beginning of the Battle of the Bulge during WWII and awarded the Bronze Star for bravery.
Cal owned his own business for more than ten years and then worked for Hi-Land and Cream O' Weber Dairy until retiring.
He enjoyed many outdoor activities in the mountains, deserts, and lakes, and camping and 4-wheeling with his family and friends.
He was a devoted, loving husband and father who loved spending time with his wife, and best friend, Dot, who preceded in him death in 2006. He missed her with all his heart and are now reunited.
Survived by his sons, Cal (Renae), Chad (Anne), and Bryan (Chris); seventeen grandchildren; and twenty-two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road (1700 West), where a viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Interment: Elysian Burial Gardens.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on January 9, 2015.
Born August 15, 1925 in Murray to William Davis and Louise Kilpack Harkness. He grew up in Murray.
Married Dorothy Margaret Robbins on September 17, 1947; later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on September 17, 1997.
Served in the U.S. Army in the 78th Division. Fought in the battle for the city of Kesternich, Germany in 1944 at the beginning of the Battle of the Bulge during WWII and awarded the Bronze Star for bravery.
Cal owned his own business for more than ten years and then worked for Hi-Land and Cream O' Weber Dairy until retiring.
He enjoyed many outdoor activities in the mountains, deserts, and lakes, and camping and 4-wheeling with his family and friends.
He was a devoted, loving husband and father who loved spending time with his wife, and best friend, Dot, who preceded in him death in 2006. He missed her with all his heart and are now reunited.
Survived by his sons, Cal (Renae), Chad (Anne), and Bryan (Chris); seventeen grandchildren; and twenty-two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road (1700 West), where a viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Interment: Elysian Burial Gardens.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on January 9, 2015.
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