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Published February 28, 2013, 12:00 AM

Gerald (Jerry) Harlow

Gerald (Jerry) Harlow, 77, of Drayton, North Dakota passed away at Valley Memorial Center in Grand Forks on Monday evening, February 25th, 2013 after a short courageous battle with cancer.

Jerry was born March 6, 1935 at Drayton to Theodore and Irma (McKeever) Harlow. He attended grade school in Drayton and high school in Crookston, Minnesota. On April 5, 1953 he married Marjorie Cox at Grafton. He entered the U.S. Army in 1954 serving 2 years in the Korean War. Jerry worked for Raney Farms of Drayton, Boeing in California, Ryan Farms in Gilby, North Dakota and the Drayton Elevator. In 1967 he moved his family to Cavalier, North Dakota and worked for Cominco and Simplot as manager until his retirement in 1991. After retirement Jerry and Marge moved back to Draytonto live on the Harlow family farm. He farmed for a few years and enjoyed helping neighbors with sugar beet harvest. Jerry and Marge spent the past 17 years wintering in Edinburg, Texas. Jerry is a member of the Drayton United Methodist Church and the Drayton American Legion. He also served many years on the Lincoln Township Board. Jerry enjoyed socializing with family and friends, reading and going for rides in the country. He also enjoyed camping and deer hunting.

Gerald (Jerry) Harlow

Gerald (Jerry) Harlow, 77, of Drayton, North Dakota passed away at Valley Memorial Center in Grand Forks on Monday evening, February 25th, 2013 after a short courageous battle with cancer.

Jerry was born March 6, 1935 at Drayton to Theodore and Irma (McKeever) Harlow. He attended grade school in Drayton and high school in Crookston, Minnesota. On April 5, 1953 he married Marjorie Cox at Grafton. He entered the U.S. Army in 1954 serving 2 years in the Korean War. Jerry worked for Raney Farms of Drayton, Boeing in California, Ryan Farms in Gilby, North Dakota and the Drayton Elevator. In 1967 he moved his family to Cavalier, North Dakota and worked for Cominco and Simplot as manager until his retirement in 1991. After retirement Jerry and Marge moved back to Draytonto live on the Harlow family farm. He farmed for a few years and enjoyed helping neighbors with sugar beet harvest. Jerry and Marge spent the past 17 years wintering in Edinburg, Texas. Jerry is a member of the Drayton United Methodist Church and the Drayton American Legion. He also served many years on the Lincoln Township Board. Jerry enjoyed socializing with family and friends, reading and going for rides in the country. He also enjoyed camping and deer hunting.

Family members include his wife of 59 years and 11 months, Marjorie; three children, Renae (Elton) Heuchert of St. Thomas, MN, Rodney (Judy) Harlow of Mobridge, SD and William (Tammy) Harlow, Grand Forks; seven grandchildren, Stephanie (Jason) Peterson, Carissa (Justin) Aberle, Heidi (Brady) Dunbar, Suzanna Harlow, Tyler (Jamie) Harlow, Troy (Victoria) Harlow, Mikayla Harlow; and six great grandchildren. Also survived by his many relatives and friends in North Dakota as well as Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Mary Beth and two infant brothers, John and William.

Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the Drayton United Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Drayton City Cemetery. The Austin Funeral Home of Drayton is in charge of arrangements.

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Del C.
Cooperstown, ND     02/28/2013 7:57 PM

Marge and Family, you have our sympathy with the passing of Jerry. We never knew him till down in Texas, but got to know him there, he was a great guy. Del & Evie Chaput

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A.JOHN S.
02/28/2013 11:52 AM

our heartfelt sympathy Marge and family. So sorry to not be able to be there. we will hold the memories dearly, from school, to bowling, to Texas travels. all are dear to all of us. God be with you all at this time. John and Joan Schumacher

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