" I only knew Jack for the last 4 yrs and was hired by his family to serve as Care Giver for Jack and give him some companionship a few days a week. It wasn't long after meeting him I could see what a special person he was. His personality was full of wit, humor, and an extrodinary compassion and respect for others. We passed the time telling stories of our experiences in life and Jack had many to tell. His memories of his service in WWII as a shipboard Marine aboard the USS San Francisco were fascinating. I learned of his passion for dancing, when he was a younger man, and felt how he must miss those days now that he had to walk with the aid of a cane. He loved nature and really loved being close to the water such as a lake or river. I would drive Jack to his lakefront house where we would sit and watch the geese and other waterfowl come and go. Or, be surprised when an occasional large fish would jump on the water. His face would light up when he saw something outside that really grabbed his attention and he would look at me and say "Did you see that?!!" I would give him a big smile and say "I sure did". I can honestly say Jack T Harroun was one of the finest people I have had the honor and privilege to know. His memory will always be with me. "Thank you Jack" Jim Minteer, Canton, IL"
In loving memory of
Jack T. Harroun
August 16, 1925 - February 18, 2018
JACK T. HARROUN
On Sunday, February 18, 2018, Jack Theodore Harroun went to meet his Lord and Savior. He was 92 years old. He lived in Mahomet, IL before retiring to Canton, IL.
Both of his parents, Ernest Franklin Harroun and Myrtle Jacobsen Davis, and his only sibling, Dorthy Harroun Anderson, are also deceased. He graduated from Metamora High school in 1944. He joined the Marines (1944) and served on the USS San Francisco until the war ended in 1945.
He married Rosemary Mosser Harroun in 1946. He earned a bachelor's degree in History (1952) on the GI bill, and accepted a full-time job at the University of Illinois (1953). While in the Army reserves, Jack was called to active service during the Korean War. Logistics was his passion and he ended his service as a full Colonel in the Army Reserves.
While living in the Champaign area, he was a member and past president of the Consistory at St. Peter's United Church Christ of Champaign; past president of the Jaycee's; and a Freemason.
Jack and Rosemary were married 54 years until her death in 2000. Four children were born and survive. Jackie Rose (Ray, deceased) Harroun Jenkins lives in Tolono, IL. They have two children, Holly (Charlie) Jenkins Heisner lives in St. Louis, MO and Jeremy (Elizabeth Fortier) Jenkins lives in St. Charles, IL. Nancy Jean (Scott, deceased) Harroun Clifford, Sr. lives in Springfield, IL. Nancy has two children, Jennifer Freer and Jeffrey (Jordana Rabin) Freer live in Springfield, IL. David John (Barbara Slicker) Harroun live in Wales, Wisc. They have two children, Jessica Harroun, Wales, Wisc and Eric Harroun, Milwaukee, Wisc. Paul Joseph (Lori Mayer) Harroun live in Bloomington, IL. They have three children, Hayley Harroun, Nathan Harroun, and Steven Harroun. He is also survived by six great grandchildren.
Visitation at 10 am 1st Presbyterian Church, Canton, IL funeral services at 11 am on Friday February, 23, 2018, a procession to Abingdon IL for burial and then back to 1st Presbyterian Church of Canton for a meal. In lieu of flowers, donors are requested to make a contribution to the First Presbyterian Church, 275 Linden St., Canton, Illinois 61520. Burial will be at the Abingdon, IL cemetery where his wife and her family are buried.
To leave online condolences, or to view Jack's Video tribute, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Tributes
"We are so sorry for your loss. Jack was an interesting boss at a time of great changes at the Physical Plant. He was a champion of professionalism in custodial work. My Mom and Dad so enjoyed the time spent with Jack and Rose. May you feel God's love around you. The family of Elmer Brazelton (1930-2003). Patricia, Larry and Sue, Ray and Sally, John, Joe and Phyllis."
"Dave and family, Our deepest sympathy, The Enger family "
"Jackie, nancy, dave and joe..I know this has been a long process for all of you..I'm so sorry for your loss..I hope its not inappropriate for me to say that I truely miss and love you all and pray that God will give you comfort in this time of sadness"