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Owen Harmon Obituary

Owen Thomas Harmon, the beloved son of Jennifer (Moore) and Art Harmon, died August 19 at Providence Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. His mother and father held him and sang to him as he died. Owen was born on June 22, 2009. He lived for 420 days, each day a gift to his family. Owen delighted in every game his older brother, Andrew, taught him, from “train� to jumping on the bed to “race crawling.� He had learned to say, “Mama,� and to sign for “more.� He saw Alaska's mountains from his Mama's arms and Alaska's forests from his father's bicycle. He attended a family reunion in June, where he charmed friends and family in Colorado and Idaho. The Harmons are members of Riverside Church in Eagle River. Each Sunday, the children are invited to the front for the “Kid's Charge.� On the last Sunday of his life, Owen crawled down the aisle and took his place with the rest of the children. Jennifer and Art donated Owen's organs. They pray that sick children will heal and come to know some of Owen's joy. Owen is survived by his parents and brother and by his grandparents, Debbie and Bill Moore of Colorado Springs and Cecilia and Harlen Harmon of Eagle River, Alaska. He is survived by his great-grandparents, Burton and Edna Harmon, John and Irene Bertie, Norma Wise, Winifred Moore, and his aunts and uncles, Patrick Moore and Tammi Moore, Beth Moore, Lisa Stetson and Steve Stetson, and five cousins. A fund has been established in Owen's memory. A portion will be used to defray medical expenses. Owen was breastfed from his birth until the last two days of his life. In honor of the nourishment and comfort Owen found at his mother's breast, the remainder of the fund is for The Providence Breastfeeding Clinic to Support Mothers and Infants in Breastfeeding. Please send donations to The Owen Harmon Memorial Fund at 2504 Glacier St./ Anchorage, AK/ 99508-3733. Deliver us from despair, O God, for we would not lose hope, would not forget your love. Love this child forever as we have loved him. Guide our steps now in the way of peace till with our eyes we shall behold you and shall praise you for ever and ever. Amen.

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 24, 2010.

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September 20, 2010

I wish I could have had the chance to meet and know Owen. I do know that Owen had the best parents in Jennifer and Arthur that a little boy could ever wish for and that he will always remain close to you both. Love, Connie Neiman, Pawleys Island, SC

Martha Meinert

September 19, 2010

Dear Jen & Art,
We continue to pray for you. May God help you get through this terrible loss. We are so very sorry. We lost a son and know how hard it is. Hold on to God's promises. They are true even when emotions overwhelm. Love, Marty & Phil Meinert

Gary Jacobs

September 11, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

GG and Owen June, 2010

Norma Wise

September 8, 2010

So glad we had our family re-union this summer, so I could love on all my great grand children. Of course Owen was special to me as my youngest one. He was SO special & our bright & shining Angel waiting to greet us when we meet again in Heaven. I love you my SPECIAL Angel. GG

Marilyn Cline

September 7, 2010

To All of Precious Little Owen's Loved Ones, May our blessed Lord & Savior comfort your hearts & strengthen you as only He can.
I love you all dearly & forever.
Aunt Marilyn Wise-Cline

August 31, 2010

We just wanted to let you know that your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. Wishing peace and strength for you and yours, Piper & Matt Webb

Nancy O'Toole

August 30, 2010

Art, Jennifer and Andrew and to the whole family...
Although I never met Owen, or most of you, I am a mother and can't imagine your pain. I send my deepest sympathy.

May God Bless you all and while he holds Owen close, may he also hold you.

Nancy Ruth Jacob (Stoerker) O'Toole

Samantha Stetson

August 30, 2010

Jennifer, Art and Andrew, words cannot express how deeply saddened we are for your loss. You are in our hearts and prayers. Owen was very lucky to have such a wonderful caring family and those that had the pleasure of meeting Owen are richer for it. Much love Samantha, David, Hunter and Hadley

August 27, 2010

Jennifer, Art and Andrew,
We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you constantly. We love you all.
Kristie, Tom, Nathan and Matthew Renaud

August 27, 2010

Oh baby boy, we know that you are in the arms of God. We pray for peace in the hearts of your mama and papa, your brother, aunts and uncles, little friends and grandparents. You were so entirely adored. You were a beautiful delight. Love, The Alvarados

August 27, 2010

Oh, baby boy. We know that you are in the arms of God. We pray for peace in the hearts of your mama and papa and brother, your aunts and uncles, and grandparents. You were so deeply and entirely adored. --The Alvarados

Petersen

August 27, 2010

Art, Jennifer and Andrew,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you all and send our deepest sympathy. May God bless your family always.
Love, Andy, Tina, Courtney, Emily, and Katie Petersen

Bob and Louise Wind

August 26, 2010

Jennifer, Art and Andrew,
Please know that you are in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. We are so grateful that we got to meet Baby Owen this summer. I will always treasure the afternoon I spent with all of you. God Bless you and keep you.
Love,
Bob and Louise

Shauna Moore

August 26, 2010

Jennifer, Art and Andrew,

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son Owen. You are in my thoughts and prayers and the prayers of my church.

"The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you." I have found comfort in this quote and hope that you may find some too.

Shauna Moore

Owen and me at fargos

grayson moore

August 26, 2010

Sweet baby Owen,
I wish you were here and this visit was more fun.You and your brother and everybody else made trips fun!I'll see you in I hope quite a few years.miss and love you.Your cousin Grayson.

Emily Becker

August 26, 2010

Dear Harmons, What a beautiful tribute. I am struck by how much light you are still able to shine. I am thinking of you and send prayers to you and your family.

August 25, 2010

Dear Harmons,

My thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time. May you be surrounded by the bountiful support of your wonderful families and those near and dear.

Adam Cooley

The Dube Family

August 25, 2010

Dearest Harmon Family,
There are no words to quell the grief of such a loss. Our family has an angel in heaven so we truly empathize with your sorrow. Surround yourself with family and friends and share the loving memories of your beautiful son.

With Sympathy,

The Almond Family

August 25, 2010

Jennifer, Art, and Andrew-
Please know that our prayers and hearts are with you during this time. We are so glad and grateful that we got to meet sweet Owen this Summer. We love you guys so much.

Much love to you all.

The Almond family

Kristy

August 25, 2010

We've never met, but these touching words about Owen were passed along to me. From one sling-wearing breastfeeding mama to another, my heart just aches for you. There are no words...

Laura Sims

August 25, 2010

Dearest Jennifer, Arthur and Andrew,
I am broken hearted at the loss of your beloved Owen. I'm so glad I was able to meet him on my last visit. Please know that he will always be loved and remembered.
My Heart,

Dan & Bobbie Ramsay

August 25, 2010

Our prayers are with you though we haven't met, I know and love you all through our daughter Becca. May Our Lord give you peace and welcome Owen into eternal life

Chloe Renshaw

August 25, 2010

Dear Sweet Baby Owen, We are honored to have known you in your short sweet life. Our hearts are breaking for you and your family. Anson, Chloe, Milton and Lloyd Renshaw

Papa, Nana and Owen - family reunion 7/22/10

Debbie Moore

August 24, 2010

To our sweet Harmon family. Our hearts are so full of grief over the loss of our precious Owen. We look forward to the day when we are all together again with our loved ones "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder". Nana was honored to be present to welcome you into the world and say good-bye to you as you entered Heaven's gates. We will love and miss you forever. Nana and Papa

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