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William Morris Harbor, one of three children of Sara Ann (Morris) Harbor and Arley Joy Harbor, was born on October 15, 1922, in Henderson, Iowa. Morris grew up in Henderson and graduated from Henderson High School in 1941. He attended Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa on a basketball scholarship. Morris enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1942, and served in the South Pacific until 1946. Following the service, he returned home to Henderson.
Morris and Dorothy Mary Steele of Carson, Iowa, were married on May 3, 1947 in the Presbyterian Church Parsonage in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They made their home in Henderson and in May 1947, purchased the grocery store in Henderson. Morris and Dorothy owned and operated the store for 27 years, selling it in August of 1974. Morris had also begun working in 1955 for the Natural Gas Pipeline of America at Emerson, Iowa. After 30 years, he retired on May 31, 1985.
Morris and Dorothy were blessed with one son, Jack William Harbor. The family were members of the Henderson Christian Church where Morris had served as Deacon and was a member for 75 years. Morris was an active member of the Henderson American Legion Post 530 and the Henderson Fire Department. He had also served on the Henderson City Council and was a member of the Lions Club. In addition to his involvement in the community, he also enjoyed basketball, boating at Lake Okoboji, and helping Jack with the farming.
On December 1, 2009, due to failing health, Morris moved to the Oakland Manor in Oakland, Iowa. He passed away at the Manor on February 7, 2010, at the age of 87 years, 3 months, and 22 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Virginia Byers and husband Reign; and brother-in-law Jack Gambel.
Morris is survived by his wife, Dorothy Harbor of Henderson; son, Jack Harbor and wife Kathy, and granddaughter, Mary Harbor, all of Emerson; sister, Arlene Gamble of Long Beach, California; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
contributor Marty & Harley
William Morris Harbor, one of three children of Sara Ann (Morris) Harbor and Arley Joy Harbor, was born on October 15, 1922, in Henderson, Iowa. Morris grew up in Henderson and graduated from Henderson High School in 1941. He attended Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa on a basketball scholarship. Morris enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1942, and served in the South Pacific until 1946. Following the service, he returned home to Henderson.
Morris and Dorothy Mary Steele of Carson, Iowa, were married on May 3, 1947 in the Presbyterian Church Parsonage in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They made their home in Henderson and in May 1947, purchased the grocery store in Henderson. Morris and Dorothy owned and operated the store for 27 years, selling it in August of 1974. Morris had also begun working in 1955 for the Natural Gas Pipeline of America at Emerson, Iowa. After 30 years, he retired on May 31, 1985.
Morris and Dorothy were blessed with one son, Jack William Harbor. The family were members of the Henderson Christian Church where Morris had served as Deacon and was a member for 75 years. Morris was an active member of the Henderson American Legion Post 530 and the Henderson Fire Department. He had also served on the Henderson City Council and was a member of the Lions Club. In addition to his involvement in the community, he also enjoyed basketball, boating at Lake Okoboji, and helping Jack with the farming.
On December 1, 2009, due to failing health, Morris moved to the Oakland Manor in Oakland, Iowa. He passed away at the Manor on February 7, 2010, at the age of 87 years, 3 months, and 22 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Virginia Byers and husband Reign; and brother-in-law Jack Gambel.
Morris is survived by his wife, Dorothy Harbor of Henderson; son, Jack Harbor and wife Kathy, and granddaughter, Mary Harbor, all of Emerson; sister, Arlene Gamble of Long Beach, California; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
contributor Marty & Harley
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William Morris Harbor, one of three children of Sara Ann (Morris) Harbor and Arley Joy Harbor, was born on October 15, 1922, in Henderson, Iowa. Morris grew up in Henderson and graduated from Henderson High School in 1941. He attended Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa on a basketball scholarship. Morris enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1942, and served in the South Pacific until 1946. Following the service, he returned home to Henderson.
Morris and Dorothy Mary Steele of Carson, Iowa, were married on May 3, 1947 in the Presbyterian Church Parsonage in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They made their home in Henderson and in May 1947, purchased the grocery store in Henderson. Morris and Dorothy owned and operated the store for 27 years, selling it in August of 1974. Morris had also begun working in 1955 for the Natural Gas Pipeline of America at Emerson, Iowa. After 30 years, he retired on May 31, 1985.
Morris and Dorothy were blessed with one son, Jack William Harbor. The family were members of the Henderson Christian Church where Morris had served as Deacon and was a member for 75 years. Morris was an active member of the Henderson American Legion Post 530 and the Henderson Fire Department. He had also served on the Henderson City Council and was a member of the Lions Club. In addition to his involvement in the community, he also enjoyed basketball, boating at Lake Okoboji, and helping Jack with the farming.
On December 1, 2009, due to failing health, Morris moved to the Oakland Manor in Oakland, Iowa. He passed away at the Manor on February 7, 2010, at the age of 87 years, 3 months, and 22 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Virginia Byers and husband Reign; and brother-in-law Jack Gambel.
Morris is survived by his wife, Dorothy Harbor of Henderson; son, Jack Harbor and wife Kathy, and granddaughter, Mary Harbor, all of Emerson; sister, Arlene Gamble of Long Beach, California; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
contributor Marty & Harley
William Morris Harbor, one of three children of Sara Ann (Morris) Harbor and Arley Joy Harbor, was born on October 15, 1922, in Henderson, Iowa. Morris grew up in Henderson and graduated from Henderson High School in 1941. He attended Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa on a basketball scholarship. Morris enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1942, and served in the South Pacific until 1946. Following the service, he returned home to Henderson.
Morris and Dorothy Mary Steele of Carson, Iowa, were married on May 3, 1947 in the Presbyterian Church Parsonage in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They made their home in Henderson and in May 1947, purchased the grocery store in Henderson. Morris and Dorothy owned and operated the store for 27 years, selling it in August of 1974. Morris had also begun working in 1955 for the Natural Gas Pipeline of America at Emerson, Iowa. After 30 years, he retired on May 31, 1985.
Morris and Dorothy were blessed with one son, Jack William Harbor. The family were members of the Henderson Christian Church where Morris had served as Deacon and was a member for 75 years. Morris was an active member of the Henderson American Legion Post 530 and the Henderson Fire Department. He had also served on the Henderson City Council and was a member of the Lions Club. In addition to his involvement in the community, he also enjoyed basketball, boating at Lake Okoboji, and helping Jack with the farming.
On December 1, 2009, due to failing health, Morris moved to the Oakland Manor in Oakland, Iowa. He passed away at the Manor on February 7, 2010, at the age of 87 years, 3 months, and 22 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Virginia Byers and husband Reign; and brother-in-law Jack Gambel.
Morris is survived by his wife, Dorothy Harbor of Henderson; son, Jack Harbor and wife Kathy, and granddaughter, Mary Harbor, all of Emerson; sister, Arlene Gamble of Long Beach, California; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
contributor Marty & Harley
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