James Harmon, cherished his family
James (Jim) Harmon, 80, of Dagsboro, left this life Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. He was born June 22, 1941, in Baltimore, Md. Jim married the love of his life, Maryann Michalski on Oct. 6, 1962. They shared many wonderful years together.
After 36 years of service, James retired in 1995 as an instrument technician from Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Sparrows Point, Baltimore. He enjoyed a challenge and his engineering and mechanical skills were often called on to tackle projects throughout the Point.
Jim was the quintessential outdoorsman. He enjoyed camping, boating and fishing, and family vacations often included one or more of these past times. Many evenings and weekends he could be found on the boat, whether it was in the water or not. Crisfield, Md. was his favorite fishing spot.
He appreciated wine, and in retirement, enjoyed both the process of making it and drinking it. He made fast friends with the local vintners and could often be found chatting up the local suppliers for new varieties with which he could experiment.
James never sat still. He was a tinkerer, a builder, and an engineer. No project was too big or too small. There was always something to be done, a new task to attend to, or a project to complete. There was nothing broken he couldn't fix and nothing fixed that he couldn't make better.
When asked what the most important thing in his life was, James replied, "Family." This was evident in every word he said and every action he took. He taught his family everything he knew. There were few weekends he wasn't surrounded by his children, despite them all living in different states. His love for them was monumental, theirs for him exponential. He will be missed beyond words.
Jim wants to be remembered with a smile and implored everyone to be happy once he was gone.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Maryann Harmon; his children, James, Kelly, and Stacey Harmon; son-in-law Timothy Black; granddaughter, Lydia Black; sister-in-law, Bernadette Ehrbaker and husband Richard; nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. His parents, Orvalle Harmon and Frances (nee Spina) Warburton, predeceased him.
A small, private service is planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to Sarcoma Foundation of America, P.O. Box 98160, Washington, DC 20090-8160, curesarcoma.org/donate.
James (Jim) Harmon, 80, of Dagsboro, left this life Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. He was born June 22, 1941, in Baltimore, Md. Jim married the love of his life, Maryann Michalski on Oct. 6, 1962. They shared many wonderful years together.
After 36 years of service, James retired in 1995 as an instrument technician from Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Sparrows Point, Baltimore. He enjoyed a challenge and his engineering and mechanical skills were often called on to tackle projects throughout the Point.
Jim was the quintessential outdoorsman. He enjoyed camping, boating and fishing, and family vacations often included one or more of these past times. Many evenings and weekends he could be found on the boat, whether it was in the water or not. Crisfield, Md. was his favorite fishing spot.
He appreciated wine, and in retirement, enjoyed both the process of making it and drinking it. He made fast friends with the local vintners and could often be found chatting up the local suppliers for new varieties with which he could experiment.
James never sat still. He was a tinkerer, a builder, and an engineer. No project was too big or too small. There was always something to be done, a new task to attend to, or a project to complete. There was nothing broken he couldn't fix and nothing fixed that he couldn't make better.
When asked what the most important thing in his life was, James replied, "Family." This was evident in every word he said and every action he took. He taught his family everything he knew. There were few weekends he wasn't surrounded by his children, despite them all living in different states. His love for them was monumental, theirs for him exponential. He will be missed beyond words.
Jim wants to be remembered with a smile and implored everyone to be happy once he was gone.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Maryann Harmon; his children, James, Kelly, and Stacey Harmon; son-in-law Timothy Black; granddaughter, Lydia Black; sister-in-law, Bernadette Ehrbaker and husband Richard; nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. His parents, Orvalle Harmon and Frances (nee Spina) Warburton, predeceased him.
A small, private service is planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to Sarcoma Foundation of America, P.O. Box 98160, Washington, DC 20090-8160, curesarcoma.org/donate.
James Harmon, cherished his family
James (Jim) Harmon, 80, of Dagsboro, left this life Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. He was born June 22, 1941, in Baltimore, Md. Jim married the love of his life, Maryann Michalski on Oct. 6, 1962. They shared many wonderful years together.
After 36 years of service, James retired in 1995 as an instrument technician from Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Sparrows Point, Baltimore. He enjoyed a challenge and his engineering and mechanical skills were often called on to tackle projects throughout the Point.
Jim was the quintessential outdoorsman. He enjoyed camping, boating and fishing, and family vacations often included one or more of these past times. Many evenings and weekends he could be found on the boat, whether it was in the water or not. Crisfield, Md. was his favorite fishing spot.
He appreciated wine, and in retirement, enjoyed both the process of making it and drinking it. He made fast friends with the local vintners and could often be found chatting up the local suppliers for new varieties with which he could experiment.
James never sat still. He was a tinkerer, a builder, and an engineer. No project was too big or too small. There was always something to be done, a new task to attend to, or a project to complete. There was nothing broken he couldn't fix and nothing fixed that he couldn't make better.
When asked what the most important thing in his life was, James replied, "Family." This was evident in every word he said and every action he took. He taught his family everything he knew. There were few weekends he wasn't surrounded by his children, despite them all living in different states. His love for them was monumental, theirs for him exponential. He will be missed beyond words.
Jim wants to be remembered with a smile and implored everyone to be happy once he was gone.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Maryann Harmon; his children, James, Kelly, and Stacey Harmon; son-in-law Timothy Black; granddaughter, Lydia Black; sister-in-law, Bernadette Ehrbaker and husband Richard; nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. His parents, Orvalle Harmon and Frances (nee Spina) Warburton, predeceased him.
A small, private service is planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to Sarcoma Foundation of America, P.O. Box 98160, Washington, DC 20090-8160, curesarcoma.org/donate.
James (Jim) Harmon, 80, of Dagsboro, left this life Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. He was born June 22, 1941, in Baltimore, Md. Jim married the love of his life, Maryann Michalski on Oct. 6, 1962. They shared many wonderful years together.
After 36 years of service, James retired in 1995 as an instrument technician from Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Sparrows Point, Baltimore. He enjoyed a challenge and his engineering and mechanical skills were often called on to tackle projects throughout the Point.
Jim was the quintessential outdoorsman. He enjoyed camping, boating and fishing, and family vacations often included one or more of these past times. Many evenings and weekends he could be found on the boat, whether it was in the water or not. Crisfield, Md. was his favorite fishing spot.
He appreciated wine, and in retirement, enjoyed both the process of making it and drinking it. He made fast friends with the local vintners and could often be found chatting up the local suppliers for new varieties with which he could experiment.
James never sat still. He was a tinkerer, a builder, and an engineer. No project was too big or too small. There was always something to be done, a new task to attend to, or a project to complete. There was nothing broken he couldn't fix and nothing fixed that he couldn't make better.
When asked what the most important thing in his life was, James replied, "Family." This was evident in every word he said and every action he took. He taught his family everything he knew. There were few weekends he wasn't surrounded by his children, despite them all living in different states. His love for them was monumental, theirs for him exponential. He will be missed beyond words.
Jim wants to be remembered with a smile and implored everyone to be happy once he was gone.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Maryann Harmon; his children, James, Kelly, and Stacey Harmon; son-in-law Timothy Black; granddaughter, Lydia Black; sister-in-law, Bernadette Ehrbaker and husband Richard; nephews, cousins, and many dear friends. His parents, Orvalle Harmon and Frances (nee Spina) Warburton, predeceased him.
A small, private service is planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to Sarcoma Foundation of America, P.O. Box 98160, Washington, DC 20090-8160, curesarcoma.org/donate.
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