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Hardin, Benjamin F.
Benjamin F. Hardin, 87, passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011. in Tulsa, Okla.
Benjamin was born to Alfred Andrew and Evena Kate (Essman) on June 23, 1924.
Ben was the beloved husband of 64 years to Norean E. Hardin (Hatfield); loving father and father-in-law of Kevin and Shanna Hardin; loving father of Nora Hardin; grandfather of Katherine Hardin; and dear great-grandfather of Taryn and Garrett.
Ben was GMAC branch manager in Cedar Rapids from 1975 until his retirement in 1989.
Services were held Sept. 30 at Boston Avenue Methodist Church, Rose Chapel, Tulsa.
If desired, contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Published in The Gazette Oct. 5, 2011.
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