Jim "Hez" Henry Harger Obituary (1932 - 2014)

Jim "Hez" Henry Harger (1932 - 2014) BRIGHAM CITY - Jim "Hez" Henry Harger passed away peacefully at home in the afternoon of April 23, 2014 with his daughter Susan and son-in-law Tyler by his side. Throughout his illness, Jim was cared for by the loving hands of his family and friends; he will be missed by all. Jim was born on May 15, 1932 in Williams, Oklahoma to Marvin Henry Harger and Asenath Jim "Jimmy" Ivy Harger. He was the second of three children. The family relocated to San Diego California in 1941 where his father worked at Solar as a gas turbine experimental mechanic and his mother at Convair; working on the assembly line as a Riveter, one of thousands of women known as "Rosie the Riveter". Jim served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America, as Staff Sargent until his Honorable Discharge in March 1955. Jim married Shirlee "Babs" Weitzel Bezyack in San Diego, California on August 4, 1956. Jim and Babs had five children, Lee Ann, Karen, Jimmy, Steven and Susan, they later divorced. He relocated his family to Brigham City, Utah, in November 1961 to work for Thiokol Corporation as a Design Specialist until his retirement in January of 1993. During his life, Jim enjoyed many talents and hobbies that included the love for hunting and fishing with family and friends, coaching little league sports, boxing, weightlifting, trap shooting, camping at the Little Sahara Sand Dunes and Locomotive Springs, and riding dirt bikes. Jim had a gift for Math and provided math tutoring to students. During Jims' life he had the opportunity to assist in the raising of his significant others children; Jim treated them equal to his own. Surviving are his children: Lee Ann (Wayne) Decker, Clinton, Utah; Karen (Craig) Bachner, Pearland, Texas; Steven James Harger, Brigham City, Utah; Susan (Tyler) Hansen, Bear River City, Utah; grandchildren; Crystal Puckett, TaNiesha , Tyliece, and Trakker Hansen and one great-granddaughter; Tayler Pearl Tice. Siblings: his brother, William (Doris) Harger, San Diego, California; and sister Donna (Robert) Sutherlin, San Diego, California, many nieces and nephews, and his dear friend Ione Higley, Brigham City, Utah. He is preceded in death by his parents and infant son, Jim "Jimmy" Henry Harger Jr. The family would like to give special thanks to Christy and Dan Petersen, the entire Higley Family, Lisa Folkman, Elaine Egbert, Dr. Wood and staff at Cache Valley ENT Clinic, Dr. Hansen and staff at McKay Dee, Huntsman Cancer Center, and the Staff at Access Hospice for all the love and care they provided over the years for Jim. Friends are welcome to call Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. followed by Memorial Services at 12:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT 84302. Donations may be made to Hospice Society and Utah Humane Society. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 3, 2014 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 3, 2014 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 3, 2014 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 3, 2014 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 3, 2014 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 3, 2014 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 3, 2014 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 3, 2014 12:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 3, 2014 12:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 3, 2014 12:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 3, 2014 12:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 3, 2014 12:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 3, 2014 12:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 3, 2014 12:00 PM