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Harold Arthur Harding, age 66, passed away January 11, 2023, in Yelm, Wa., after a long battle with lung cancer and COPD. He was born on November 29, 1957, in Youngstown, Ohio. His parents were Jim and Minnie (Adams) Harding.

Harold had many talents and interests. He was a welder, Real Estate Broker, and a life-long musician. He was a member of the Yelm Eagles and Yelm Mooselodge. Some of his favorite pastimes included spending time with family and friends, barbecuing, cooking, camping, fishing and traveling. Making and listening to music was a big part of Harold’s life. He played music at Mickie Gillies',  Mad Festival in Olympia, WA. He also played with Bobby Bear, Johnny Lewis and a great number of other notable musicians. He even spent time in Nashville, TN., making and recording music with his mother, father, and daughter, Rosalie.

Harold is and will continue to be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Donald, and brother-in-law, Jim Padden. He leaves behind his life partner, Danette Beagle; sons, Donald Harding and Harold Harding (Lindsey); daughters, Joey (John), Rosalie (Izaak), and Heather Harding; brothers, John (Vie), Jimmy (Tonya), and Ron (Myrna); sisters, Patty Casauant (John), Janet Padden, Brenda Zigler (Karl), Melody Hicks (Kevin), and Freda Harding (Jason); grandchildren, Christian, Sienna, Ayra, Issiah, Evelyn, Alyssa, Gabriel, Ella, Jade, Drew, Elle, and Edie; great grandchildren, Rosie, Daisy and Issaih.