Harlan W. Halone
May 11, 1934 - May 11, 2007
Obituary
Harlan Halone was born May 11, 1934 in Rolla, North Dakota. He passed away on May 11, 2007 in Burien, Washington. Harlan attended grade school at Fairview Township Country School #3 in Rolla and Monroe Country School in Perth, and graduated from Perth Senior High in 1952. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army for three years. Harlan farmed and held various professions prior to moving to Seattle, Washington in the early 1960’s. He drove semi truck for Boeing and several other companies. In 1993 Harlan retired from Acme Inter-City Freightliners. On February 25, 1995 he married Caroline Evans at the Lutheran Church of the Atonement in Seattle. Harlan loved fishing, dancing, bowling, traveling, Mariners, and especially sharing time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife Caroline, mother Stella Halone, three daughters: Erin Nimke fiance Bobby Constantino, Rhonda Matthews, and Marie Nimke; four grandchildren; Katie Saisslinfiance Shawn Young, Cody Saisslinfriend Andrea Velasquez, Phillip B. Nimkefriend Heather Fata, Stephanie Kaydus, and great grandson Blake Nimke. Harlan is preceded in death by his father Walfred Halone and brother Darrol Halone. Darling husband Harlan was released from pain and will be surely missed by all. Private services will be held. In Lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in his name to the American Heart Association on American Lung Association or to the chaity of your choice.
Sending sympathy to all your family. I grew up in the area but after Harlan moved away. I so remember Walfred and Stella from my childhood days…and later hearing Stella taking great pride in Harlans visit home. My parents were John & Senia Halone – cousins in the area.
I was born/raised on a farm 2 miles from the Walfred Halone farm. Harlan and I hunted ducks and geese together. His parents, Walfred and Stella, always spent time with us when they were in the Seattle area. My last visit with Harlan was at his cousin’s, Harold Bykonen’s funeral. I will miss him. Harlan, rest in peace.
The farms where Harlan grew up and where I grew up in North Dakota are only one mile from each other, so I always felt a close connection to him. We will all miss his constant smile.
I was Harlan’s insurance agent for many years prior to my retirement in 2000. If all my insureds were as good as Harlan, there wouldn’t be much need for insurance. He was one of the most kind and considerate clients I had with little claim activity. Since my retirement, I’ve always missed my contact with people like Harlan. I am deeply saddened by his passing. He will be sorely missed by all.