Ardy was born on April 16, 1927 to Carl and Anna Bakken in Stewartville, MN.
She grew up in Southern Minnesota and attended school in that area. She met Chuck Hart in Austin, and they married in 1948. She spent her working years at The Hormel Foods Corporation in Austin.
Ardy took great pride in her homes throughout her lifetime, always striving for excellence.
Chuck preceded her in death in 1986. She is survived by her children: Judy Hart Leach (partner Larry Manzo), Northglenn, CO., Steven C. Hart, Dale R. Hart (Joleen), Randy M. Hart (Debbie Sue) Loveland, CO., and Gary L. Hart (Debbie Kay), Brighton, CO., step son Ken Hart (Carol), Coupeville, WA., and grandchildren: Crystal, Cody, Wendy, Sarah and Crystal, plus 8 great grandchildren.
Ardy is also survived by her sister Donna Anderson, Austin, MN, and brother Duane Bakken, Owatonna, MN, plus numerous nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers Mel and Darrell Bakken, both of Austin, MN, and step daughter Audrey. A visitation is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 23, 9:00 am - Noon, at Kibbey-Fishburn Funer...[more]
Home, 1102 Lincoln Avenue, Loveland. Graveside service at Olingers Highland Mortuary and Cemetery I-25 and 104th Avenue, Thornton, CO, in the Garden of Christus, on Monday, October 23, at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Good Samaritan Loveland Village, in care of Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home.
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