LaRoy Hardman Obituary (2013)

LaRoy Parley Hardman achieved 95 years on this earth as a loving, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather before passing away July 30, 2013. LaRoy was the second child born February 8, 1918 to Parley J. and Lyndell B. Hardman in Sterling Alberta, Canada. He spent the first 15 years of his life in Canada, where his parents and 8 siblings farmed. He received his education in Canada and Utah. When his family returned to Magna, Ut, in 1932 Roy worked to help support his family. On November 26, 1938 Roy married the love of his life, Lola Evelyn Coon and spent 74 years together. Roy and Lola were blessed with 3 children Delroy, Luanna and Darlene before he was drafted to WWII in 1943 where he served in the Navy SeaBee's Construction Battalion. After returning from the war Roy and Lola were then blessed with 2 more children, Lenore and Clint. He supported his family as a Steamfitter and plumber at Dugway and a welder at Tooele Army Depot, where he later retired. Roy was active in the Bit and Spur riding club where in later years he was able to watch his children and grandchildren participate. He also loved to train and race horses. He and Lola enjoyed their time with the "Good Sams" club, where they traveled and saw much of the country along with making many friends. He was preceded in death by his children Delroy, Luanna and Darlene. He will be missed by his wife Lola, daughter Lenore (Jay)Lint, son Clint (Jackie), his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was affectionately known as "Roy" to friends and "Grandpa L.P." to his family. Visitation Friday, August 2, 2013 at Tate Mortuary 110 S Main St. Tooele, UT 9:00AM -11:00AM. ï¿½ Internment at Pleasant Green Cemetery, Magna, Ut. 12:00PM To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of LaRoy Parley Hardman please visit our Sympathy Store.