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Harney, Thomas A.
Thomas A. Harney, 74, of Iowa City, died Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, after a short illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Iowa City. The Very Reverend Rudolph Juarez will officiate. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Lensing Funeral Service in Iowa City, where a parish rosary will begin at 3:30 p.m. and a parish vigil service at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Iowa City.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Patrick Church or The Regina Foundation.
Tom was born March 5, 1937, during an ice storm on the family farm in rural Johnson County, the son of Ambrose and Rose (Roit) Harney. A lifelong resident of Johnson County, Tom graduated from St. Mary's High School in Iowa City. He soon enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving from 1956 to 1959, and received his mechanical training while stationed in Germany.
Tom married Emily Gilroy May 22, 1962, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Riverside. The couple would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May of next year.
He worked for Procter and Gamble for several years until purchasing and operating Harney Oil Co. from 1977 to 1995.
He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and Iowa City Noon Rotary. Tom enjoyed woodworking and traveling - and had visited all 50 states. Spending time outdoors was a favorite pastime as he farmed part time for most of his life. He also enjoyed playing cards, spending time with friends but above all, sharing time with his family and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Emily; sons, Rick Harney (Michelle) of Iowa City, and Randy Harney of Coralville, a daughter, Terri Hein (David) of Iowa City; grandchildren, Tim, Tom and Ryan Harney and Joseph, Nicholas and Hailey Hein; brothers, Paul Harney (Betty), Joe Harney, Ed Harney (Joyce), Dave Harney (Marianne), Pat Harney (Jean) and Jim Harney; sisters, Mary Dloughy, Virginia Ockenfels (Dan), Therese Harney and Rosie Langenberg (Gene); sisters-in-law, Leona Harney and Marguerite Harney; brother in law, Jim Clemen; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Vincent Harney and Francis; and a sister, Vivian.
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Published in The Gazette Oct. 25, 2011.
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