Kathryn E. Harmon, 90, of West Lafayette, formerly of Brookston, died peacefully with her son at her side at 12:40 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012 at Westminster Village of West Lafayette. She was born June 26, 1921 in Lafayette to the late Morris H. and Geneive (Morehouse) Erickson. She graduated from Brookston High School in 1939, and attended Purdue University for two years. Her marriage was to W.O. Harmon on June 29, 1941 in Brookston. He preceded her in death on December 15, 1977. Mrs. Harmon retired from the Brookston Post Office in 1981, where she worked as a postal clerk. She was a lifelong member of Brookston Federated Church and was past president of the Psi Iota Xi Sorority, was Past Worthy Matron of the Crystal Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star #165 and was a member of the John Purdue and Purdue Coaches Clubs. She was also past Recording Secretary of the Purdue Alumni Association for several years. Surviving is a son, Eric Harmon (wife: Bonnie) of Monticello; a brother, John Paul Erickson of Brookston, and a daughter-in-law Nancy A. Harmon of West Lafayette. Kathryn loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren Beth Parsetich (husband: Jim) of Greenwood, Ty Harmon (wife: Amber) of Lafayette, Sonja Russell (husband: Kevin) and Erica Rothrock (husband: Brian) both of Monticello and Cammy Blackman of Noblesville and her great-grandchildren Alex Parsetich, Elijah & Simone Harmon, Bailey and Macie Rothrock, Blake and Taylor Russell and Brenley and Ainsley Blackman. She was a huge Purdue Men's Basketball fan and enjoyed traveling with the team during NCAA tournaments. She also was well known as an accomplished knitter. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are a son, Bruce Harmon; her brother, Morris Erickson and a granddaughter, Tammy Harmon. As per Kathryn's wishes a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made in her name to the Frontier Athletic Association and may be mailed to the Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home (PO Box 509, Brookston, IN 47923),