Bruce Harmon
September 18, 1945 - March 3, 2008
Bruce A. Harmon, 62, of West Lafayette, died at 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 3, 2008 in his residence surrounded by his family. He had been battling cancer for the last three years. He was born September 18, 1945 in Lafayette to Kathryn Erickson & the late W.O. Harmon. He graduated from Brookston High School and Purdue University. His marriage was to Nancy A. Compton on June 16, 1968 at the First Presbyterian Church in Frankfort, she survives. Mr. Harmon owned the State Farm Insurance Agency in Brookston for 30 years. He also was a former ISHAA official for football, basketball and baseball. He was currently the NCAA Official's Grader for Purdue University. He was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church of West Lafayette. Bruce enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and Purdue athletics. Surviving with his wife are a daughter, Beth A. Parsetich (husband: Jim) of Greenwood; a son, Ty A. Harmon (wife: Amber) of Lafayette; his mother, Kathryn Harmon of West Lafayette and a brother, Eric Harmon (wife: Bonnie) of Lafayette. The joy of Bruce's life was spending time with his three beautiful grandchildren Elijah, Simone and Aleks. A celebration of his life will occur at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Lafayette. Rev. David Henderson and Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds will officiate. Because of Bruce's love for his grandchildren memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to Lifecare Services Pregnancy Center or Matrix Lifeline Pregnancy Center and may be made during service hours or mailed to the Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home (765-563-3134).