LOOMAS, Harlan W.

The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona, Saturday, February 23, 2013 Harlan W. Loomas passed away at home in Prescott, Ariz., Jan. 23, 2013, five days after his 78th birthday. Born in Los Angeles, he served in the Air Force before graduating with honors from Long Beach State with a degree in accounting. After becoming a CPA, Harlan worked his way up to found the HMO chain HealthCare USA, listed on the NYSE and lauded by Forbes Magazine (Aug. 25, 1985). In retirement, he indulged his love of travel, golf, tennis, woodworking and volunteer work, such as serving as Chairman of the Board of Colorado Springs Memorial Hospital and mentoring youth in La Quinta. Harlan had a wonderful sense of humor and the ability to enjoy life. He is survived by the love of his life, Carole, his wife of 43 years; their two children, Harlan Jr. and Erin; his older children Wendy, Bryan and Tim; six adored grandchildren; and his beloved sister Annetta of Carlsbad, Calif. Many others mourn his passing, especially his extended family of in-laws. A memorial service is planned for early March. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to Wounded Warriors, the American Organ Transplant Association or a Prescott, Ariz., animal rescue. Services entrusted to Heritage Memory Mortuary, Prescott. For Harlan's online guestbook, please visit www.heritagefuneralchapels.com. Information provided by survivors.