Lifelong Aberdeen resident Harry Templeton Carson Jr. passed away Monday, April 24, 2017, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital. Harry was born March 1, 1942, in Aberdeen, Wash. to Harry and Nonda (Questi) Carson.
Harry graduated from J.M. Weatherwax High School class of 1960. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Reserves in July 1960 for 7 years; of which he spent 6 months active duty.
On June 24, 1961, Harry married the love of his life Evelyn Marie Steffen at St. Mary’s Church in Aberdeen. They were married for almost 56 years. Evelyn survives him at the family home.
Harry had worked for Grays Harbor Paper, Harbor Thriftway, and Stewarts Food Basket as a produce manager, where his produce aisle was memorable to many because of the pride he took in “his” department. He then finished his career at Ocean Distributing and Independent Distributing in the beer business.
He enjoyed playing golf, racquetball, slow-pitch, rec league basketball and coached at St. Mary’s. “Hot Dog” Harry was known to be a little competitive and was the king of the $1 bet. He refereed high school basketball for many years and is still remembered today by many former players, fellow officials and fans. Harry also loved playing piano and singing for people at the 40et8 and for friends and family during the holidays.
In addition to his loving wife Evelyn, he is also survived by son Dean Carson of Aberdeen; daughter Suzanne (Tracy) Dehnert of Hoquiam; brother Mike (Debbie) Carson of Aberdeen and sister Janeen (Randy) Lambert of Monroe, Wash., four grandchildren Kayla Godfrey, Kristen Carson, Morgan and Jordan Dehnert; and four nephews Shawn and Justin Carson and Nathan and Corey Lambert.
There will be a gathering of family and friends for Harry at 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, at the 40et8 in Aberdeen. Come as you are and enjoy family and friends sharing memories. In lieu of flowers please make your donation to the YMCA of Grays Harbor or a charity of your choice in Harry’s name.
Arrangements are entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
