J. Leonard Harman, 81, of Hanley Falls, died at Avera McKennen Hospital in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, February 23, 2010.
Funeral Services were held Monday, March 1, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall, with burial in the Yellow Medicine Lutheran Cemetery in Hanley Falls.
James Leonard Harman was born to Leonard and Lucy (Rawson) Harman on August 21, 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was raised in Granger, Utah. At age 8, he was baptized and confirmed as a member of The Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints. Leonard studied architecture at the University of Utah and then graduated in geology from Brigham Young University. Leonard later passed the architectural exam and was licenses in several states.
On September 10, 1952, Leonard was united in marriage to Bette Huggins in the Salt Lake City Temple. They made their home in Salt Lake City, Utah until 1970 when they moved to Montevideo, Uruguay where he worked as the international architect for the LDS Church. Leonard moved to Morgan in 1989 and then to Hanley Falls in 1999. They returned to Montevideo, Uruguay to help build a new temple in 1999. Leonard took pride in his work and was still working on various projects when he passed away.
Known as the “flying architect,” J. Leonard was a full time missionary for the LDS Church, holding many leadership positions including bishop, stake presidency and stake high council. He was very civic minded, serving wherever he was able. Among other roles, he served as president of Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce. He was a very musical person, serving in singing groups and military bands, playing the bass and saxophone.
Leonard’s enjoyments in life included oil painting, construction, architecture, and spending time with family. He was an avid pilot and an Eagle Scout.
He is survived by his wife, Bette of Hanley Falls; children: James Brent (Pam) Harman of Houston, Texas; Rhonda (Randall) Bennett of Hanley Falls; Lisa (David) Ricketts of Taylorsville, Utah; Daniel L. (Wendy) Harman of South Jordan, Utah; and Nicole (Kent) Maher of Winnemucca, Nevada; 36 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings, Clifford (Betty Ann) Harman of Riverton, Utah; Bonnie (Brian) DeHaan of South Jordan, Utah; Stephen (Mariann) Harman of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Joseph Harman of Bountiful, Utah; also many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Stacey Harman; three sisters: Cleo Evans, Beverly Ann Harman, and Jean Bready; brother-in-law, Alden Evans; and sister-in-law Mickey Harman.
Condolences may be submitted at www.hamiltonfh.com.
Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall was in charge of arrangements.
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J. Leonard Harman, 81, of Hanley Falls, died at Avera McKennen Hospital in Sioux Falls on Tuesday, February 23, 2010.
Funeral Services were held Monday, March 1, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall, with burial in the Yellow Medicine Lutheran Cemetery in Hanley Falls.
James Leonard Harman was born to Leonard and Lucy (Rawson) Harman on August 21, 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was raised in Granger, Utah. At age 8, he was baptized and confirmed as a member of The Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints. Leonard studied architecture at the University of Utah and then graduated in geology from Brigham Young University. Leonard later passed the architectural exam and was licenses in several states.
On September 10, 1952, Leonard was united in marriage to Bette Huggins in the Salt Lake City Temple. They made their home in Salt Lake City, Utah until 1970 when they moved to Montevideo, Uruguay where he worked as the international architect for the LDS Church. Leonard moved to Morgan in 1989 and then to Hanley Falls in 1999. They returned to Montevideo, Uruguay to help build a new temple in 1999. Leonard took pride in his work and was still working on various projects when he passed away.
Known as the “flying architect,” J. Leonard was a full time missionary for the LDS Church, holding many leadership positions including bishop, stake presidency and stake high council. He was very civic minded, serving wherever he was able. Among other roles, he served as president of Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce. He was a very musical person, serving in singing groups and military bands, playing the bass and saxophone.
Leonard’s enjoyments in life included oil painting, construction, architecture, and spending time with family. He was an avid pilot and an Eagle Scout.
He is survived by his wife, Bette of Hanley Falls; children: James Brent (Pam) Harman of Houston, Texas; Rhonda (Randall) Bennett of Hanley Falls; Lisa (David) Ricketts of Taylorsville, Utah; Daniel L. (Wendy) Harman of South Jordan, Utah; and Nicole (Kent) Maher of Winnemucca, Nevada; 36 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings, Clifford (Betty Ann) Harman of Riverton, Utah; Bonnie (Brian) DeHaan of South Jordan, Utah; Stephen (Mariann) Harman of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Joseph Harman of Bountiful, Utah; also many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Stacey Harman; three sisters: Cleo Evans, Beverly Ann Harman, and Jean Bready; brother-in-law, Alden Evans; and sister-in-law Mickey Harman.
Condolences may be submitted at www.hamiltonfh.com.
Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall was in charge of arrangements.
