WORLD WAR II, KOREA, VIETNAM
Dr. Herman E. 'Bud' Harms passed away November 30, 2008 following a long battle with cancer. He was born June 11, 1918 in Hobart, Indiana. He married his childhood friend, the former Helen Stephan, in 1939. He served 23 years in the US Navy through World War II, the Korean Conflict, and Vietnam. The Harms settled in Jacksonville upon his retirement from the Navy in 1963, and Dr. Harms then began his second career, education. He achieved his undergraduate and Masters Degrees from Jacksonville University and his Doctorate in Education from the University of Florida. He then taught history for many years at Jacksonville University and NB Forrest High School. The Harms established a scholarship endowment fund at JU to benefit Forrest High School students. Following his second retirement, Dr. Harms devoted himself to volunteer service to his church and community. He served on committees and as an usher for Trinity Lutheran Church. He assisted others with tax return preparation through his service in the AARP volunteer income tax program. He also provided transportation for others to the hospital or to doctor's appointments, and he visited residents of nursing homes. In his leisure time Dr. Harms enjoyed maintaining antique cars and traveling. He also enjoyed the company of his friends, neighbors, and students. Dr. Harms is survived by his loving wife Helen, his three brothers, a sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 1415 McDuff Avenue South, Jacksonville FL 32205, or the Herman Harms Scholarship Endowment Fund at Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211. The funeral service is being arranged by Jacksonville Memory Gardens, information will be available soon. www.jacksonvillememorygardens.com
Florida Times Union, Dec 5 2008
Dr. Herman E. 'Bud' Harms will be interred at Jacksonville National Cemetery on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Interment will be at 10:00 am; attendees are requested to arrive at 9:45 (not earlier). The cemetery is at 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, 32218. A luncheon will follow at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1415 McDuff Ave. S., Jacksonville.
Florida Times Union, Mar 22 2009
WORLD WAR II, KOREA, VIETNAM
Dr. Herman E. 'Bud' Harms passed away November 30, 2008 following a long battle with cancer. He was born June 11, 1918 in Hobart, Indiana. He married his childhood friend, the former Helen Stephan, in 1939. He served 23 years in the US Navy through World War II, the Korean Conflict, and Vietnam. The Harms settled in Jacksonville upon his retirement from the Navy in 1963, and Dr. Harms then began his second career, education. He achieved his undergraduate and Masters Degrees from Jacksonville University and his Doctorate in Education from the University of Florida. He then taught history for many years at Jacksonville University and NB Forrest High School. The Harms established a scholarship endowment fund at JU to benefit Forrest High School students. Following his second retirement, Dr. Harms devoted himself to volunteer service to his church and community. He served on committees and as an usher for Trinity Lutheran Church. He assisted others with tax return preparation through his service in the AARP volunteer income tax program. He also provided transportation for others to the hospital or to doctor's appointments, and he visited residents of nursing homes. In his leisure time Dr. Harms enjoyed maintaining antique cars and traveling. He also enjoyed the company of his friends, neighbors, and students. Dr. Harms is survived by his loving wife Helen, his three brothers, a sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 1415 McDuff Avenue South, Jacksonville FL 32205, or the Herman Harms Scholarship Endowment Fund at Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211. The funeral service is being arranged by Jacksonville Memory Gardens, information will be available soon. www.jacksonvillememorygardens.com
Florida Times Union, Dec 5 2008
Dr. Herman E. 'Bud' Harms will be interred at Jacksonville National Cemetery on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. Interment will be at 10:00 am; attendees are requested to arrive at 9:45 (not earlier). The cemetery is at 4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, 32218. A luncheon will follow at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1415 McDuff Ave. S., Jacksonville.
Florida Times Union, Mar 22 2009
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