James Harper

Harold “Hal” James Harper, 54, passed away November 30.  

Hal worked as a lab technician at DuPont Pioneer in Clive.

Hal is survived by his children, Tasha of Ft. Dodge and Erica and Benjamin of Des Moines; his special partner, Christy Church of Des Moines; mother, Marie Moran of Grand Junction; brothers, Richard (Rob) of Whitmore Lake, Mich. and Michael (Jean) of Lawton, Okla.; sister, Kris Harper of Des Moines; two half sisters, Jolene Ganoe of Logan and Coleen Harper–Sillyman of Grand Junction; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by brother, Robert (Bob) Harper; step father, James “Queen” Moran; father, Russell Harper; grandparents, Harry and Adabelle Kersey and Harold Harper and Noami Harper Elrick.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Dec. 4 at Iles Westover Chapel. Visitation will be held from Noon to 2:00 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association.

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