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“My Uncle Don was the best Uncle ever and I will always miss his great smile and laugh. You will always be in our hearts and I do know you were with...Read More »
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1 of 28 | Posted by: Jennifer Hardy Mennet - Chicago, IL
“My dear Uncle Don, I love you so much and will always remember your smart alec jokes you always gave us girls, We know you are in a better place and...Read More »
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2 of 28 | Posted by: Heather Wolfe - mead, WA
“To Don and Kay Hardy and family,I'd like send my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Dad.The times I enjoyed Don's company on the golf course I...Read More »
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3 of 28 | Posted by: Mike Cook - Kennwick, WA
“I love you uncle DonTanaysha Wolfe and Riley Wolfe
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4 of 28 | Posted by: Tanaysha - Spokane, WA
“Our thoughts and sypamthies arewith all of you.We knew Don best from the "good ol' little league and grid kids" days.We had a lot of good times and...Read More »
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5 of 28 | Posted by: Bev Ellison - Kennewick, WA
“JERRY, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER DON. MY CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE HARDY FAMILY. AFTER READING ALL THE WONDERFUL COMMENTS IN...Read More »
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6 of 28 | Posted by: CHRIS ASPLUND HAZEL - BEAVERTON, OR
“I cant believe that one human being can make such a big difference in your life, as he did in mine. I loved how he was always thinking about his...Read More »
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7 of 28 | Posted by: Callie Hardy - Kennewick, WA
“What a man, and what a disappointment to hear of Uncle Don's passing. Lots of memories, and with so much time visiting Kennewick as a youngster, I...Read More »
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8 of 28 | Posted by: Matt Templeman - Eugene, OR
“Growing up around the Hardy clan I always saw Don as the "gentle giant" of the family. He was a kind man. I can still remember and see him driving...Read More »
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9 of 28 | Posted by: Brooke Lockhaven Lanigan - WA
“My wonderful-childhood-memories of Uncle Don are still very clear to me, even at 48-years-old...In the late 60's & early '70's I would spend a week...Read More »
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10 of 28 | Posted by: Jamie Templeman - Renton, WA
“It is always difficult to lose a loved one or a friend; but what makes this easier is the knowledge of the work the person did. In Don's case one of...Read More »
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11 of 28 | Posted by: Jerry Podesek & Colleen - WA
“My family and I wanted to express our deepest condolences to the Hardy family. Don was a very nice man who enjoyed his life and made those around him...Read More »
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12 of 28 | Posted by: Brian Moore - Everett, WA
“Don;we will miss you dearly, both as a customer to D&D tax service and as one of the best yardmasters the bnsf has ever had.Our sincere condolences...Read More »
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13 of 28 | Posted by: Dan&Dorothy Tollison - Pasco, WA
“Don, we at "Monad" will miss you greatly. I will especially miss bantering back and forth with you when you would come in (always a smarty pants!!)....Read More »
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14 of 28 | Posted by: Tracy & Tom Ninemire - Pasco, WA
“I am so very blessed to have Don as a brother, we have always been so close, a special bond between us. Not a birthday went by without a loving card...Read More »
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15 of 28 | Posted by: Donna Hardy Idler - Kennewick, WA
“Im proud to call you dad! you are the kindest and most gentle man i know. thankyou for showing me the right way to be a father! I will always love...Read More »
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16 of 28 | Posted by: one of three sons - kennewick, WA
“So sorry to hear of your loss. Don was a very kind man and it was my pleasure and honor to have been part of his care at the hospital while he was...Read More »
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17 of 28 | Posted by: Donna Beeson - kennewick, WA
“I am very sad to hear of Dons' passing. He brought so much joy to Dad when he came to visit him, and I had the honor to sit and listen to his many...Read More »
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18 of 28 | Posted by: Myrna Henderson - Billings, MT
“Don, Growing up, you always treated me like family. I fondly reminisce about the summer evenings, golfing with you and Boyd and sharing lots of...Read More »
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19 of 28 | Posted by: Darrin Yogan - Seattle, WA
“Don Hardy was a good man with a great family. He raised good sons and they along with his family and friends will miss him dearly and look forward...Read More »
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20 of 28 | Posted by: Dave McNeill - Kennewick, WA
“Linda, I want to thank you for the care you have given Don. The boys and I can't thank you enough. I donated to the cancer society in Donald's...Read More »
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21 of 28 | Posted by: Pat Hardy Schmeeckle - Kennewick, WA
“Don, You will be cherished and missed forever! You were such a wonderful grandpa, dad and friend. Rick and I loved you like you were our father, we...Read More »
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22 of 28 | Posted by: Rick, Charmine, Kyli and Logan Faulkner - WA
“I am filled with sadness at the passing of Don, but I rejoice in a Risen Lord who took care of Don on earth, and who has taken him Home to Heaven...Read More »
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23 of 28 | Posted by: Nancy Hardy Rau - Spokane, WA
“MY THOUGHS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE HARDY FAMILY.
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24 of 28 | Posted by: ron wilson - richland, WA
“Our deepest condolences to the entire Hardy Family. So sad for you all! With just losing Lenny's dad we definitely realize your sorrow at this time....Read More »
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25 of 28 | Posted by: Jennifer and Lenny Ayres - WA
“Although I only knew Don for a short while, his kindness and wonderful smile made a lasting impression on me! I always looked forward seeing Don at...Read More »
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26 of 28 | Posted by: Angie St. John - Pasco, WA
“John,Jerry and all the Hardy Family,I send my deepest heart felt, condolances and sympathy, In loss of Don. I know there will be an empty place in...Read More »
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27 of 28 | Posted by: William L Dawkins - Irrigon, OR
“WE WILL ALL TRULY MISS DON HERE AT MONAD FCU WHAT A FULL AND JOYFULL LIFE DON HAD WITH HIS FAMILY MAY HE REST IN PEACE NOW WITH NO MORE PAIN
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28 of 28 | Posted by: SALLY GREGO - RICHLAND, WA
Donald E. Hardy was born April 29, 1942 in Pasco, Washington to parents Donald V. Hardy and Nellie Jane (Peggy) Burdett Hardy. He passed away on July 11, 2009 at home in Kennewick surrounded by his loving family. Don is survived by his wife, Linda, his sons, Donald B. (Kay) Hardy, Todd (Lori) Hardy, Boyd (Tonia) Hardy, stepdaughter, Tiffany South, siblings, Donna (Daryl) Idler, Jerry (Barbara) Hardy, Linda (Mike) Robinson, John Hardy, Judy (John) Osborn, Sherry (Bruce) Little, Uncle Gene Hardy, Aunt Marie Hardy, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and former wife and the mother of his sons, Pat Schmeeckle. Don was dearly loved and called “Grandpa” by Lacey, Callie, Trey, Austin, Alyssa, Tyler and Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Jeffrey. Don will be deeply missed by all members of his large family – his passing definitely leaves a huge gap in all our lives. We are comforted by the knowledge that he has joined his God and found a release for the pain he fought for many years. Family was always Don’s TOP priority so his survivors are left with the reassurance that each of us was loved and cherished by him.He felt that his sons were his greatest accomplishment in life and was so proud of each of them as an adult. So many groups of friends, co-workers and acquaintances will also miss Don. At each stage of his life, he made lasting connections with people. Some of those groups include those with whom he worked during his forty plus years at BNSF, members of his 1960 graduating class at Pasco High with whom he helped plan a reunion every five years, friends and acquaintances at the Tri-City Athletic Club where he served as the club president for many years, wife Linda’s family, friends of his sons, those he met while coaching his sons’ teams along with those he met while attending the majority of the sports events of his very active grandchildren, lifelong friends with whom he golfed, played handball, traveled and socialized, business people at Monad Credit Union where he served on the board, the WSU fans he met in Pullman while tailgating and so many more. Paying tribute to Don and his life will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2009. A family graveside service will be held at the Mausoleum at Desert Lawn Memorial Park (10th and Union –Kennewick) at 9:00 A.M. A “Celebration of Life” memorial will be held at the Cathedral of Joy (1153 Gage Blvd. - Richland) at 10:30 A.M. A light lunch reception will follow the memorial at the church.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society in Don’s name.
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