Norma Lee (Compton) Harman (2019)

ANDERSON, BRANAM, COMPTON, FRENCH, HARMAN, HESTER, MILLS

Posted By: Pat Hochstetler (email)
Date: 11/8/2023 at 18:03:11

Des Moines Register
Des Moines, Iowa
Friday, December 27, 2019

Norma Lee Harman, 82, passed away on December 20, 2019 at the Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford, Colorado. She was born on August 3, 1937 to Ivan & Kathleen (French) Compton in Dallas County, Iowa. She married Howard E. Harman on June 14, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa; he preceded her in death on July 23, 2012.

She had a good work ethic as did Howard. As times were tough they worked together after hours cleaning churches and other odd jobs. Norma was well known for making great Christmas candy and her love of baking.

Norma is survived by her son, Russ (Karen) Harman of Des Moines, Iowa; Scott (Kristi) Harman of Rapid City, South Dakota; daughter Jan (Lesley) Mills of Rocky Ford, Colorado; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; sisters, Sandy (Ron) Branam and Jean Hester. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband. And sister, Donna Anderson.

As per Norma’s request, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers those wishing to do so may make memorial contributions to the Arkansas Valley Hospice, PO Box 408, La Junta, CO 81050 direct or through the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at peacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Transcriber’s note: Norma Lee Compton attended school at Earlham Community School and graduated from there in 1955.