Kathryn Maud ""Kathy"" Harmon

Kathryn M. Harmon passed away on March 16, 2013 from congestive heart failure. She lived a long and loving life until her death with her family close by. She was 89 years old. Kathy was born in Wisconsin on December 14, 1923 to Julia and Edwin (Ted) Patterson. She had seven siblings - Eugene, Helen, Ethel, Effie, Ed, Myron who are deceased and she is survived by her brother Jim Patterson. The family moved from Wisconsin to South Dakota and then to Milwaukie, Oregon where she graduated from St. John\u0027s High School. During World War II, Kathy served in the US Navy as a WAVE stationed in Pensacola, Florida where she met her husband, Floyd L. Harmon. They were married for over 60 years until his death in 2006. Their marriage was a great inspiration to all of us with the perfect combination of fun, patience, love, and commitment. Kathy had a deep love for her family and always made us her top priority. Growing up she supported all of our activities and was there whenever we needed a hug, a talk, some love, or support. She gave herself fully to the wellbeing of her family right up until her death. Her loving ways made her a favorite Aunt and friend too many - she was a willing listener and accepted all of our strengths and weaknesses and forgave our faults. Everyone knew they could always count on her for love and acceptance. Kathy and Floyd were an active and fun couple with many friends. They enjoyed the people in their life and regularly got together with their dinner groups, bridge clubs, and bowling leagues. Kathy and Floyd loved the get-a-ways at their place on the Oregon Coast at Pacific City where they enjoyed the peace and beauty of the area and the fun interactions with their friends. Kathy had an active and full life taking every opportunity to be with the people she loved. As a Mom, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, she had unlimited love for all of us. Kathy would attend every sports event, game, recital, or school play and loved her role as a Grandma. She accepted everyone into our family and played a very positive role in the lives of everyone who loved her. She lived independently throughout her life and was very proud of her accomplishments as a wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. There has been a wonderful outpouring of gratitude, respect, and remembrance since her passing. Kathy is survived by her children: Sharon Martien, Donna Stocks, and Floyd E. Harmon (Susanne); her grandchildren: Ariel O\u0027Neill (Sean), Benjamin Harmon, Blake and Bradley Carpenter; and her great-grandchild Aurora O\u0027Neill. The family is holding a small private burial at Willamette National Cemetery. Over Mother\u0027s Day weekend, her friends and family are invited to attend her Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Please contact Sharon Martien at smartien@yahoo.com or 503-657-0064 for details. In lieu of flowers the family is asking that donations be made in her memory to the charity of your choice. During her life Kathy supported Alzheimer\u0027s research, Meals on Wheels, Hospice, and St. John\u0027s Catholic Church in Milwaukie."",