Jones Geneaology Report 2024.02.18 - Person Sheet
Jones Geneaology Report 2024.02.18 - Person Sheet
NameHarold D Hafner
Birth24 Apr 1924, Arlington, Snohomish County, WA
Death2 Feb 2010, Everett, Washington
BurialArlington Municipal Cemetery, Arlington, Snohomish, WA
Misc. Notes
Obituary from The Everett Herald - Feb 5, 2010:
Harold D. Hafner, 85, of Arlington, WA, was born April 24, 1924 to Mae and Harold Hafner and passed away February 2, 2010 in Everett, WA.
Harold graduated from Arlington High School. He was a TEC 5 in the U.S. Army. Harold was a Bow Gunner on a M4A3E2 "Cobra King" Jumbo Sherman tank, the first tank to break through enemy lines at the Battle of the Buldge, WWII. He was a truck driver for 35 years before retirement.
Harold married Verle E. Borgen August 2, 1947 in Lowell, WA. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Verle E.; mother, Mae; father, Otto; and brother, Lawrence.
Harold is survived by his son, Verlin, and daughter-in-law, PJ; sister, Betty Fiske; six grandchildren, Dennis Hafner, Christine Hafner, Heather Lane, Jonathan Hafner, Patrick Cook and Oly Carson; and five great-grandchildren, James Hafner, Bo Lane, Michael Hafner, Xavier Hafner and Banner Hafner.
According to Harold's wishes, there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the National Cancer Fund in Harold's name.
Harold D. Hafner, 85, of Arlington, WA, was born April 24, 1924 to Mae and Harold Hafner and passed away February 2, 2010 in Everett, WA.
Harold graduated from Arlington High School. He was a TEC 5 in the U.S. Army. Harold was a Bow Gunner on a M4A3E2 "Cobra King" Jumbo Sherman tank, the first tank to break through enemy lines at the Battle of the Buldge, WWII. He was a truck driver for 35 years before retirement.
Harold married Verle E. Borgen August 2, 1947 in Lowell, WA. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Verle E.; mother, Mae; father, Otto; and brother, Lawrence.
Harold is survived by his son, Verlin, and daughter-in-law, PJ; sister, Betty Fiske; six grandchildren, Dennis Hafner, Christine Hafner, Heather Lane, Jonathan Hafner, Patrick Cook and Oly Carson; and five great-grandchildren, James Hafner, Bo Lane, Michael Hafner, Xavier Hafner and Banner Hafner.
According to Harold's wishes, there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the National Cancer Fund in Harold's name.
Spouses
Birth6 Nov 1916, Washington
Death17 Oct 1992, Arlington, Snohomish County, WA
BurialArlington Municipal Cemetery, Arlington, Snohomish, WA
FatherLewis (Ludvig) Mattheus Borgen (1883-1973)
MotherEffie Orisa Sill (1885-1959)
Marriage2 Aug 1947, Lowell, WA
Children(Private) (1953-)