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Harmon Hoorn Obituary


HARMON JOHN HOORN
May 13, 1922 ~ October 16, 2013

Harmon John Hoorn passed peacefully into eternity October 16, 2013 with family at his side.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gayla Rich Hoorn; and infant daughter, Susan Gale Hoorn; and his sister, Zoe Lambert.
He is survived by his sons, Michael Steven Hoorn and Scott John Hoorn; daughter, Pamela Jean Cruise; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Dad was very proud of his Navy service in WWII. He served as a corpsman in the Pacific Theater, where he participated in the Guadalcanal and Okinawa campaigns. He was also a devoted member of the LDS church, and had many close friends in the Grass Valley ward. His faith and love for his ward family were of great comfort to him.

~He will be remembered as a loving husband and father,
and for his amazing sense of humor.
He was truly loved and will be greatly missed.
We love you, Pop. ~

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 23 at 12:30 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery.
Arrangements by Browns' Funeral Home, Camas, WA.
Please sign his Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Oct. 22, 2013.
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I love this photo of him.He looks just like I would have pictured him. I didn't know him personally, but he gifted me, a lonely Widow, with a" BEST FRIEND! Who is ztill the only Friend who laughs with ne cries with me and is in contact with me regularly. Pamela Cruise, and her personality and even her face looks like she inherited his BEST genes.Tbank you Harmon, for leaving Pamela as a remembrance of your amazing life.

Patty Lazzari

October 16, 2020

So sorry to hear of John's passing. We had such great times with John and Gayla and always considered you all family. You have our love and prayers. Brad and Judy

October 26, 2013

I always remember my Fremont friend with his wonderful laugh........hugs and prayers.

Gayle Hagen

October 24, 2013

Remembering you. Rest peacefully in the arms if the Father.

Tracy Wild

October 24, 2013

time and all eternity

Pamela Cruise

October 23, 2013

Daddy, any kind of man can have a child, but only one so special can be called 'daddy'. All my love, your loving daughter, Pamela -Till we meet again

Pamela Cruise

October 23, 2013

Love you forever and always Gpa.

Anna

October 23, 2013

Love and prayers for all.

Gary and Toni Vonfeldt

October 23, 2013

A very sweet man. He will be missed by all who knew him. Condolences to the whole Hoorn family. Penny Hennings.

October 23, 2013

I am so very sorry for your loss.. Your parents were amazing people. I am so happy they will be reunited..

Maria Perrygo

October 23, 2013

The Marines and Corpsmen of the Pierce County Detachment #504 Marine Corps League, Share in Your Loss. Rest in Peace Doc, Semper Fi!

George Hilbish

October 22, 2013

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