Joseph Harmon, Jr, age 46, of Isanti died unexpectedly at home on October 9, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Isanti. Visitation will be one half hour before the service on Thursday at church. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Joseph Anton Harmon, Jr. was born August 27, 1963 in Minneapolis to Joseph and Eileen Harmon. He was raised in the Minneapolis area and graduated from Wayzata High School. Joseph served in the Army from 1983 1986. He was in a committed relationship of 20 yearsand marriedElizabeth Ann. They lived in Denver, Colorado and then moved to Becker, Minnesota. In 2004 they moved to Isanti. Joe was employed as an over the road trucker for Magnum Trucking out of Fargo, North Dakota. He loved the road but loved coming home more. He loved playing with his young children. Joe was an avid Viking football fan, loved watching moviesand he also enjoyed fishing.
Joe passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 9, 2009 at the age of 46 years, 1 month and 12 days.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ann of Isanti and their three children, Joey, Stephanie and Tommy; father and step-mother, Joseph and Barb Harmon of Melbourne, Florida; one brother, Brian (Nellie) Harmon of Okinawa, Japan; three sisters, Laurie Bearden of Blaine, Mary Beth Foresman of Minneapolis, Jessica (Dan) Summers of Rogers; and by many other relatives and friends.
Hi Ann,
I was so very – very sorry to hear of your loss. You always spoke so highly of your husband. We’ll keep you in our prayers.
Kara, Tim, and Carly Peters
Dear Ann & Family,
I am so very sorry for your sudden loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Ann, please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband. At least you have your children and the memories of the years you have spent with Joseph. I wish you all the best and am confident that you will meet the challenges ahead. Norman R. Somer
Ann,
There is a book When bad things happen to good people and this is certainly the case. All I can offer you are my prayers that God will give you the strength to deal with everything that he has thrown at you this year. You have three beautiful children, hug them and their love will help you as you face the challenges before you.
Ann, Joe was my best friend when you lived in Colorado. He showed my the internet for my 1st time. I can’t tell you how bad I feel, and, how I feel for you and your family. I will be in touch. Noeske Family
Dear Ann and Family – You have never met me, but I have been blessed with the friendship of Joe’s father and stepmother – Barb and Joe. I know the loss of Joe Jr. has broken their hearts and left a void that will take much time to heal. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers as God carries you and the children through this time.
There are no words to say how we feel at this time. We send our love and prayers to Ann,her children, her extended family, my brother Joe and Barb, my neices and all other family members. Taken too soon and so hard to understand. May your faith and memories help you heal in the years ahead. Our God works in strange ways, we must understand his plan for us has meaning. God bless you all….
Uncle and Aunt, John and Rosemary McCabe,Gilbert,Az
To the Harmon Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Joey will be missed by so many that he touched in his special way! I pray that your family finds comfort in knowing that he is with our Lord in Heaven and we will see him again in eternity!
God Bless all of you!
Ron, Nancy and Ryan Campbell
Chandler, AZ
My prayers and thoughts go out to the entire family. Joey and I are cousins. We had many of fun times in our younger years. Driving uncle Joes car, running in the woods, playing, swimming, football, sleep overs, movies, telling stories and laughing. These memories of Joey will forever be in my heart. May you find comfort and peace soon. God Bless and Love! Diane
14 Oct 2009 at 9:44 am Terry (McCabe) Parrish
Our prayers of comfort and peace are with Joe Jr’s family may God embrace you all within his loving arms now and always. I haven’t seen my cousin Joey, (his childhood name), since I was a teenager, however, his memory of kindness and sincerity lingers on.
With Love,
Stephen & Terry Parrish
14 Oct 2009 at 9:57 am Patti McCabe (cousin)
This loss is very difficult to grasp. My thoughts and prayers go out to Annie and the kids, Uncle Joe and Barb, Laurie and MaryBeth and families, that Gods’ love and strength will be with you during these difficult days. My memories with Joey will always be of the fun times we spent together as kids. The Sunday visits and the smile Joey always beamed. God Bless! Patti
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Memories of Joey in our childhood will be with me forever, I pray that all the memories you have will hold you through and give you strength. We are deeply sorry for your loss. May God bless you!!
Hugs and Love your way ~ Mark and Marti
John VandersliceBy far the happiest, friendliest, sweetest guy on the list. ,
Ann & Kids-Joe’s memory lives on-I will never forget how loud he would get during football-he would make the walls shake! We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Our hearts go out to you and the kids. Remember that we love and care for you all -You are in my thoughts and prayers!
My wife and I would like to thank all who shared their stories ,memories and prayers for Joey.
Its comforting to know he is remembered so fondly
Please continue to pray for his wife Ann and Children,
Brother and sisters.In the days and years to come
God Bless All
Joe Sr and Barb Harmon
Joey is my big brother, growing up he was my best friend, when we had to share a room together,he let me have the top bunk, and let me hang my girly posters on the wall.
I remember joey taking me with to go play flashlight tag, dirt biking, and go to the movies on Sunday, even when his friends wouldn’t want him to bring me, he showed up with me proudly.
Last summer Joey was trying to reconnect with me,I hadn’t talked to him in years, I just wish we were able to see each other again. I wish i would of got to know him again,because I couldn’t of asked for a better big brother. I have his picture on my window sill so every morning when i open the blinds I say good morning to him. I only wish I could say it to him in person.
When Joey called me last summer he was so proud of his job and his children, he went on and on about each one, I feel like I know them, even though the only time I met them was at our mothers funeral.
I am so sorry that his children and wife had to lose him the way they did, I hope that i someday can go visit them and get to know them better.
MaryBeth,Joeys little sister.
I think of Joe everyday still. This news shocked me out of no where. I still can’t believe it. I miss Joe.