Charles "Gpa" Henry Harder

Charles “Gpa” Henry Harder, 75, of Grants Pass, died Friday, September 14, 2007 at his home.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Hull & Hull Funeral Directors.

He was born February 24, 1932 in San Francisco, California to Gertrude (Stephens) and Elliott Orin Harder. He joined the United States Navy on May 18, 1950, served during the Korean War and was honorably discharged on March 10, 1954. On October 11, 1952 in Santa Rosa, California he married his childhood sweetheart Myrtle Myers, who survives. They moved to Grants Pass in January 1970. In January 1987 he retired from Three Rivers School District where he worked as the custodian at Fruitdale Elementary School.

He enjoyed fishing, camping, swimming, socializing, and spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, survivors include three daughters, Cathy Stradford of Las Vegas, Nevada, Karen Tracer and Elizabeth Conner both of Grants Pass; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren with two more great-grandchildren on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a son, and a grandchild.