Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Betty Harmon

( July 2, 1941 - March 28, 2008 )

Betty Louise Harmon, 66, of Lafayette, died at 12:45 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2008 in her residence. She had been in failing health for several years. She was born July 2, 1941 in Crawfordsville to the late Harry and Ruby (Beckelheimer) Douglas. She moved to Louisville, Kentucky in the early 1970's and then back to Lafayette, Indiana in 1981. She married David A. Harmon on May 6, 1987 in Lafayette; he survives. Mrs. Harmon was a homemaker. Previously, she had managed a restaurant in Louisville for many years. She was a former member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Crawfordsville and is a proud member of the Moose Lodge in Lafayette. Surviving with her husband are her sons; Douglas W. Meagher (partner: Jeff Barnett) of Indianapolis, Rex Meagher (wife: Tracey) of Lafayette, Brad Woodcock of Lafayette and Robert Woodcock of Lafayette; two daughters, Starlah D. Smith (husband: Daniel) and Ruby Hutcherson both of Lafayette; two step-sons, Michael Harmon of Lafayette and Richard Harmon (fiancé: Angeline) of Mesa, Arizona and two brothers, William Douglas of Clovis, New Mexico and James Douglas (wife: Lou) of Crawfordsville. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Melissa, Bridgette, Kristina, Samantha, Brandon, Bradley, Jessica, Jerry Jr., Betty K. and A.J. and three great-grandchildren, Brian, Kaleb and Jocelyn. Preceding her in death are two sons, William Wendell and Wesley Todd Woodcock. Friends may call from 12 p.m. (noon) until the time of service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home, Brookston; the Rev. Herb Wingard to officiate. Interment to follow in Brookston IOOF Cemetery.