BORN

1943

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service

286 West Main

Turlock, California

James Harding Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 10, 2017.

James W. Harding
March 4, 1943 - October 9, 2017

Jim passed away peacefully at hospice on October 9, 2017 after an extended illness.

He is survived by his wife Peggy; Nancy; daughter Allison, her husband Peter Novak, and their two children: Olivia Ryan and Charlie Ryan; son James, his wife Juliet Harding, and their children Nathaniel and Alexander Harding; stepson Nicolas, his wife Laura Jaramillo, and their daughter Ana Lucia; stepson Dan Jaramillo and his long-time girlfriend Hanna Seidler; his sister-in-law Liz Harding and her extended family; and his sister Jane Reilly, her husband Joe and extended family.

A celebration of life will be held at the Harding home on October 22, 2017 from 2-6.

Please, no flowers. Jim would have wished that you do something positive for someone else as he chose to live his life.

A card, old photos, and any good stories that you would like to share with the family would be appreciated.

Arrangements under the direction of Whitehurst-Norton-Dias Funeral Service (FD504), Turlock, CA.

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October 14, 2017

"RIP Mr.Harding". Thank you for your friendship and the best seat in town for the 4th of July Parade! Polly,Andrew,and Matt Plischke and their families

October 12, 2017

'Duck' & Carol Allen

In loving memory of a great guy. I loved our talks out by the mail box. Jim always had a great story to tell.
From: a former neighbor.

October 10, 2017

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