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Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston
Esther L. Oilar Harmon( October 18, 1915 - September 27, 2012 )
Esther L Oilar Harmon died Thursday, September 27, 2012, at Tennova Hospice in Knoxville, TN. She had previously resided at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Knoxville. She moved to Knoxville in 2009 with her son & daughter-in-law. She was born 10/18/1915 to the late Forest J & Anna Schultz Oilar. She is survived by a son, Robert, daughter-in law, Linda, grandson Michael Harmon, wife Sarah; granddaughter Alaina Carroll, husband Shawn . She is survived by 7 great grandchildren, Austin & Patience Harmon, Kaitlyn, Jacob & Braden Carroll, Jackson & Caroline Harmon. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Francis (Yvonne) Halstead & a brother Robert "Red" Oilar, wife Grace. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews also survive. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Herbert Harmon , a grandson Thomas Harmon & 2 sisters Vera Ford & Bonnie Petway. Mrs. Harmon lived in the Brookston community most of her life. She & her husband farmed on the Harmon Homestead Farm. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Brookston, IN. She was a member of the Red Hat Club, White Co. Home Extension, and a 4-H leader for many years. She & her husband were quite active in the Republican Party. She loved the Chicago Cubs, Purdue, the New Orleans Saints & the Tennessee Volunteer Mens basketball. Her greatest joy came from her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren. Arrangements at Hartzler Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston, IN with a graveside service at the IOOF Brookston Cemetery at 1pm Saturday, October 20, 2012. Memorials to be made to the Brookston United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers.
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