Harley H. Hobart |
| Posted 2009-05-04 by White Mountain Independent |
| HOBART, Harley H. Harley H. Hobart entered into paradise April 16, 2009, surrounded by loved ones. He was born Aug. 18, 1918, in Birchwood, Wis., the "Blue Gill Capitol of Wisconsin" in Washburn County. Harley was delivered by his father, James, a country doctor. Harley served in the Army Air Corps (Air Force) during World War II. He was stationed in Naples, Italy, in the European Theatre. When he was 30 years old, he met and married Norwegian beauty, June Quinn. Five years later they had their first child, Jane, and moved from Baraboo, Wis., to Shumway and a year later in 1954 to Show Low. Harley was a member of the Pipe Fitters Union and a plumber by trade and a fisherman by choice. He leaves behind a legacy of seven children, 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, all with Harley's love for fishing. He is survived by sister Nellie Brokaw; dear friend Rema McWilliams; two sons, Harry Hobart and Whit (Kim) Highbaugh; five daughters, Jane (Dennis) Hobart-Kahler, Ruth Chavez, Susan Schroder, Linda Hobart (David Sedillo) and Esther (Tom) Velmont; grandchildren Jennifer Hobart, Harley (Angie) Hobart, Misty (Joey) Watson, Neil (Roberta) Carter, Nate Carter, Brian Carter, Brandy Miller, Sheri (David) Jones, Shannon Chavez, Jesica (Steve) Sanchez, Michael (Marissa) Chavez, Erika (Walter) Bulnes, Gina Garcia, Baylee Schroder, Hilary (Shane) Savage, Jeremy (Rashelle) Highbaugh and Lori (Dennis) Mason; great-grandchildren Makayla, Chaz, Amara, Faith, Tommy, Trevor, Tommy, Shaney, Luke, Lane, Ryan, Jaxson, Isabella, Riley, Frankie, Vanessa, Jada, Ameliea, Justine and Aubrey. Harley was preceded into heaven by first wife June, second love Dorothy Highbaugh, grandson Michael Highbaugh, great-granddaughter Hannah, sister Vera Samson and brothers John, Lloyd, Percy and Lyle. A private service will be held at a later date. Owens Livingston Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit www.owenslivingstonmortuary.com. White Mountain Independent 04/24/2009 |
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