Richard L. Harbison

Richard L. Harbison, 86, of Morgan County, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at his residence. He was the only child born to the late Leon G. Harbison and Helen J. (Sigmund) Harbison on December 15, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Richard grew up in Speedway and graduated high school there before attending the John Herron School of Art in Indianapolis. As a young boy, Richard demonstrated his work ethic delivering 200+ newspapers on his bicycle in Speedway for several years. He spent many years as a design engineer working with plastics in Crawfordsville, IN and developed several patents there. He later entered a family-owned business which operated three private nursing homes and two printing companies. He retired in 1983. On July 26, 1953 he married Barbara J. (Hoffmeyer) Harbison. In 2000, she preceded him in death after struggling with Alzheimer’s disease for 20 years. Richard was a devoted husband and caregiver during their 47 years of marriage. Richard enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and abroad. He took great pleasure in researching his family's history, participated in historical reenactments and always had a story tell. He was a talented artist, photographer and proud veteran of the US Air Force – serving his country during the Korean War. He was a faithful member of the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church with a deep love for the Lord where he served as church elder. In addition, he was an Eagle Scout and a member of Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). Richard will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends including his son, Kim B. Harbison (wife, Andrea) of Indianapolis; daughters, Lynn Clouser Holt of Newberg, Oregon and Leslie (husband, Jeff) Dillon of Monrovia, IN; grandchildren, Erika Harbison and Ethan Harbison of Indianapolis, Leah Tiedeman, Angela Kantz, and Patrick Clouser of Newberg (OR), Meghan Brooks (husband, Jordan), Casey and Evan Dillon and Eryn Johnson (husband, Garrett) all of Monrovia; and nine great grandchildren with one on the way. Family and friends are invited to a Graveside Service with military honors beginning at 10:30 a.m., on Monday, July 18th, 2016 at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis and a Celebration of Life Memorial Service following the graveside service at 2:00 p.m., located in the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church in Hall. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the Harbison family at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Richard L. Harbison

December 15, 1929 - July 13, 2016