Dobe
Harding of Bend passed away on Friday, April 1 in Crane while
hunting with friends. He was 69 years old. He was born in
Aberdeen, WA on April 16, 1941. His parents were Milford (Mel)
Harding and Kittie Barbara (Wendorf) Harding. As a child, Dobe
attended school in Arlington, OR, then attended high school in
Stayton, OR, and graduated in 1959. After moving to Central Oregon
from Stayton in the 1970’s, Dobe had
a plumbing and heating business in Sisters. Over the years, he
lived in many places, including Maui, San Jose, CA, Redding, CA
and Lapine.
Dobe
enjoyed fishing, hunting and was talented in fabricating metal and
welding. He was witty, and had the ability to make people
laugh, and was a great conversationalist. He also loved music.
He
is survived by his wife and partner of 32 years, Toni; daughter
Lisa Davis of Bend; son Brad Harding of Bend; stepson Dude Aylor
of Sisters; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
son Rick in 1995. Dobe will be missed so much by everyone who knew
him, loved him and enjoyed his
company, family and friends alike. He was a very special person.
Memorial
services and a pot luck dinner will be held at Three Sisters
Fellowship Church at 442 Trinity Way in Sisters on Friday April
8th at 1:00 p.m. Map>>