Carol Joanne Harman

Carol Joanne Harman of Corvallis, Oregon went to be with the Lord on November 2nd, 2017. She will be missed dearly, and most especially by her family. Carol was born in Milwaukie, Wisconsin to Harold Spangrud and Gladys Mae Brown on 21 December 1935. She had one sister, Jean and a brother, Don, with whom she was exceptionally close. In 1949 the family moved to Port Angeles, Washington where Carol graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1953. As a talented singer, she was a member of the high school’s premier singing group, The Nonettes. For many years, she enjoyed annual high school reunions with her graduating class. Carol married James (Jim) Robert Harman at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Port Angeles, Washington in 1953. Jim and Carol’s next stop was St. Petersburg, Florida where Jim had six months left to complete his tour of duty in the U S Coast Guard. After moving to Corvallis, Oregon, Carol and Jim joined the Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, and Carol has been a strong member of the church community for many years. Carol and Jim had four children together: Jay, John, Joseph, and Jennifer. With pride, Carol recounted that she worked to support her husband when he attended Oregon State University. She greatly valued education. She has assisted each of her grandchildren to go to college, and all have earned university or college degrees with her support. Her impact on the Corvallis community was tremendous. When her beloved husband Jim unexpectedly died at 42, Carol was faced with the daunting task of picking up the reigns of the family business and raising three children still at home. She did admirably, continuing to run a successful home-building and real estate business for thirty-five plus years. Carol Harman was on the board for the Bank of Corvallis in the 1980’s, and also served as chairperson for the Builder’s Board for the State of Oregon. It should be noted that she was the first woman to serve on that board in this capacity. Also, she was an active member of the Republican Women’s Association of Benton County. However, Carol’s greatest joy was spending time with her beloved family. Her beautiful home was the site for many special family events, a tradition that continues today. Hobbies included singing, going to the beach, cooking, and enjoying time with loved ones. She greatly valued teaching a strong work ethic to her eight grandchildren. Survivors include Jay (Debra) Harman, Canby; John Harman, Albany; Joseph (Rebecca) Harman, Philomath; Jennifer (Michael) Andrew, Lake Oswego; grandchildren Michael Harman, Jason Harman, Jaclin Paul, Joseph Harman, Jr., Philip Harman, Anna Morris, James Andrew, and Jordan Andrew, five great-grandchildren, and multiple nieces and nephews. Her service will be at Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan in Corvallis at 12 Noon on Monday, November 13, 2017. McHenry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please leave condolences for the family at www.mchenryfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Alzheimer’s Association.

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Carol Joanne Harman

December 21, 1935 - November 2, 2017