Harshman, Harold M. 1930-2025 Caledonia, Mich.
CALEDONIA, Mich. – Harold McClellan Harshman, age 94, Caledonia, Michigan, formerly of St. Joseph, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025. He was born on the family farm Nov. 12, 1930, in Pittsfield, Illinois, to Loren and Mabel (Moyer) Harshman.
Harold proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Tokyo, Japan, working next door to the McArthur Building deciphering secret messages (cryptographics).
Harold married Barbara “Joyce” Faris on Nov. 13, 1955. They shared over 60 years together before she preceded him in death on Aug. 20, 2016.
He was an over-the-road truck driver for Watson Brothers, Crouch Brothers, ONC Trucking Co., C.F. Trucking Co., and McLean Trucking Co. for a total of 30 years.
He was a member of the Masonic Blue Lodge #460 in Pittsfield, and Masonic Scottish Rite 32nd Degree, Moila Shrine Temple, and American Legion Post 359, all in St. Joseph.
Harold enjoyed gardening, grocery shopping, reading, and helping his neighbors and family. He always said “work” was his fun.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Helen Crowder; and his four brothers, Howard, Stuart, Wayne and Dale.
Survivors include his four children, Cindy Cooley (Philip), of Caledonia, Mark Harshman (Kassie) and Kim Thiel (Steve), both of St. Joseph, and Michelle Wallace (Fred), of Ada, Oklahoma; 10 grandchildren, Jenna Gray-Shomler (John), Nick Gray, Aaron Gray (Harmony), step-granddaughter, Christina West (Ben), Matthew Harshman (Libby), Brynn Hudson (Jeff), Holly Pitts (James), Brent Thiel, Noel (Kiley) and Jared (Lindsay) Pace; 19 great-grandchildren, Eilam Gray-Shomler, Logan and Declan Gray, step-great grandson, Oliver West, Lane and Daisy Harshman, Maryn, Hayes and Faith Hudson, Harper, Poppy, Hadley and Mackie Pitts, Steely and Nash Pace and step-great-grandchildren, Beckley and Holden Walcher, and Maeleigh and Coleman Pace. Also surviving is his sister, Mary Moore, of Orlando, Florida (age 99); and many nieces and nephews.
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1 p.m. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorial contributions to Alzheimer’s Association.
Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
