Bert Andrew Harmon

NAME: Bert Andrew Harmon AGE: 61 RESIDENT OF: Visalia DATE OF DEATH: 3-1-2016 OCCUPATION: Truck Driver PLACE OF DEATH: Nebraska Bert Andrew Harmon, age 61, was born in Marshall Arkansas on March 27th, 1954. and passed away in Grand Island, Nebraska on March 1st, 2016. He grew up in Farmersville, the oldest of 6 children from parents Bill and Shirley Harmon. He wrestled and played football at Exeter High School and graduated in 1973. He worked at Bostitch Textron until he enlisted into The United States Army from 1974 to 1978. In 1974, Bert married his High School sweetheart, Diane Austin. He spent most of his life living in Visalia, CA, where Bert and Diane raised 3 children. Bert started his own company in 1988, General Nail & Staples, until 2015. In 2000, Bert started building his dream shop and home out in the country of northeast Visalia. In 2010, he started a second business, Harmon’s Overland Trucking. He loved fishing, gardening, and telling stories about his days in the Army. He liked talking about politics, always politely listening to other’s strong views, but he could not stand Donald Trump. Bert was a man that demonstrated integrity to the fullest. He was in Nebraska preparing for some time on the road when he passed away. Bert is survived by his wife Diane, and three children. His oldest daughter Miranda Brown of Tulare, CA, her husband Roger. His daughter Elizabeth Dizmang of Alton, Illinois, and her husband Chris. His son, Justin Harmon of Visalia, CA. Bert had six grandchildren, Nathan, Shaylyn, and Dylan Brown of Tulare, CA, and Paige, Tyler, and CJ Dizmang of Alton, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his mother Shirley Land and sister Sheila Jones. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 11 am on Monday, March 14th, 2016 at Visalia District Cemetery. The family is very grateful that arrangements were made by Salser and Dillard Funeral Chapel, Visalia, CA, with initial support provided by All Faith Mortuary, Grand Island, NE. A family and friend’s gathering will take place at 13496 El Nogal Ave, Visalia, CA, 93292, after the service, at approximately 1pm. In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to the American Heart Association. VISITATION WILL BEGIN: (none) SERVICES: a graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 11 AM on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Visalia District Cemetery BURIAL WILL BE AT Visalia District Cemetery A memorial tribute may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com

Bert Andrew Harmon

March 27, 1954 - March 1, 2016