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Hardin T. Abrams

San Rafael, CA, USA
October 25, 1942 - July 27, 2018
Oct 25, 1942 - Jul 27, 2018
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Nancy Abrams
Aug. 7, 2018, 9:24 a.m. PDT
2018, St. Louis, MO, USA
From Jeannie Webdell - As a pastor I did quite a few funerals. The United Methodist Service for funerals and memorials comes under the heading a Service of Death and Resurrection. That title covers all the bases. Some people call the service a celebration. It is a celebration - a celebration of the person's life and a celebration of the gospel promise of eternal life with God. The service is also about healing the brokenhearted.
Thinking of Hardin's life and how to celebrate it is easy. He was a good son, grandson, brother and nephew. He was a good husband, father and grandfather, uncle and cousin and friend.
He was a man of faith and a willing worker to help others.
There will be lots of stories about Hardin that people will be sharing with each other. I share my more recent memories of Hardin coming to my graduation from seminary. What a surprise and wonderful affirmation of my labor in seminary. It was a great time for my brother and me to spend the day with Hardin touring around St. Louis and taking in sights like the New Cathedral.
Then there was another day when Hardin was in town and the three of us were able to enjoy each other’s company. That time Hardin came with a blown up picture of his family, children and grandchildren at the time. (The Abrams family has since expanded.) Hardin showed Tom and me the picture and recounted stories about each of the families. There were great achievements in the extended family.
A story he told comes to mind. He shared how he tried to take his grandchildren into his workshop to do special projects. One time to make the project easy, he had the grandkids make swords. It turned out it was not a popular choice with the parents.
Every time I hear about the Golden Gate Warriors I feel connected to Hardin. They were his team for sure.
Now it is obvious that Hardin was an important person to a lot of people, and he will be missed. In fact, he leaves a big hole.
In the obituary it was shared how he took time to help Afghan immigrants learn to drive. Certainly a labor of love. There were many times he shared his love and God’s love with others. Yes, I think we can all celebrate Hardin's life and the love he shared.
The end of life celebration is also about the hope and promise of the gospel that speaks to us now. It is the promise of eternal life with God that gives us comfort. It is the promise of God’s healing presence in our lives.
In the United Methodist Service there are prayer options that can be chosen by the family or minister. One of my favorites is this one because it offers the hope and promise of God's healing for our grief and reminds us that Hardin is still alive in each of our lives.
Eternal God, you have shared with us the life of Hardin.
Before he was ours, he is yours.
For all that Hardin has given us to make us what we are,
For that of him which lives and grows in each of us
And for his life that in your love will never end,
We give you thanks.
As now we offer Hardin back into your arms,
Comfort us in our loneliness,
Strengthen us in our weakness,
And give us courage to face the future unafraid.
Draw those of us who remain in this life closer to one another,
Make us faithful to serve on another,
And give us to know that peace and joy which is eternal life
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.,
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Sorry to learn your dear Hardin has died. We remember him as a loving and fun person during our gourmet dinners all those years ago. With sincere sympathy Pat and Ron Gonder
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So sorry for your loss.
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Angelo Capozzi
Hardin was a kind, gentle and caring man. I enjoyed many breakfasts with him in Sasaulito. My condolences to his wonderful family. He is in my prayers.
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Susan and family—my deepest sympathy for all. Was saddened to hear of your loss and after reading the obituary and memorials I could see what an incredible man Hardin was!
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Hardin was a good friend and Shirley and I have lots of memories of our experiences and travels. We were sorry to hear of his death and want the family to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Hardin and I spent many weeks traveling together and he was a real inspiration to me.
Terry Lamb
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Hardin, Your gentleness, reflective mind and charitable disposition will always be with us. Our heartfelt condolences and love to your caring and loving family. Serge and Jane Dumont
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Mike and I have lost a good friend, kind, kind man and delightful dinner companion. We will cherish the many years of good times with our families, and enjoying a Super Bowl Sunday when the game was not being played. Our thoughts are with the Abrams family. You had the best.
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Of my memories of my cousin Hardin, I particularly cherish childhood ones. I was the little girl tag-a-long cousin with whom he and his brother Bill were amazingly patient.
I will always remember him with a smile on my face.
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I am Bill Abrams, the older brother to Hardin. This story is from 1960 in Hannibal. I will not use other parties' names to protect the innocent.

Hardin and a friend, here called "S" double dated one evening and they found themselves in a construction site behind the college. Time passed and when they tried to leave they were stuck. One of the boys walked into town and tossed pebbles on the window of another friend, known here as "C". (Quiet help was needed). C had a jeep and agreed to help. They pushed the jeep until they were away from the house.

The jeep got stuck. Now they had to get the girls home so they physically carried them out, so as not to get their feet muddy, to a place where they could call a taxi. They pooled all their cash to pay the fares.

This solved the first problem and the inventive boys got to the construction company of C's father. A 4-wheel drive truck was borrowed and used to pull out the car and the jeep. They then took the three vehicles to the construction company site and washed all the vehicles, then everyone went home.

Hardin and I shared a bedroom. That night Hardin's entrance was through the bedroom window, and woke me. Hardin made the comment how tired he was. I replied, you have less than an hour until Mom wakes us up since we both had summer jobs involving physical labor. Hardin replied with an expletive -- deleted here.

To the best of my knowledge, all parties got away with this escapade.
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Nancy Abrams
July 28, 2018, 6:37 a.m. PDT
1955, Hannibal, MO, USA
I was about 3 riding on Hardin’s bike handlebars. We were going down the sidewalk on 5th in front of the house, at the end of the block are a bunch of steps. We rode right down. It was very exciting and I had total faith in my big brother, but our folks were driving by at the time and they had a fit!
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Dear Abrams family I’m so sorry for your loss. I know your dad was a strong pillar of your family. He passed on his love and wisdom to all of you. May peace find you knowing that he is in heaven with God watching over all of you.
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1960, Hannibal, MO, USA
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Uncle Hardin always had a warm smile and big hug to share when I saw him. He beamed when he ran through the list of what each of his children was doing and then each of the grandchildren. He was so proud of you all. May the peace and strength of the Lord be with you.
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A real gentleman. Our deep condolences to his loved ones.
Larry and Bobbie McHugh
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Carol Nickels
July 27, 2018, 5:48 p.m. PDT
1986, Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
I was secretary to Hardin for several years and with his encouragement I went to college and received a bachelor's degree in computer science and a MBA. He pushed me and said I could really excel if I only tried. Hardin changed my life and I was an engineer and program manager at Rockwell for many years. The story I wanted to tell was in 1986 when I was pregnant. I was about 7 months along and felt lightheaded. The people around lowered me to the floor and called for the nurse. During this period Hardin walked into the area and saw me on the floor. He immediately sat on the floor next to me and held my head in his lap and started singing to me. I later wondered why he sang to me and he said he had always done that when his children were hurt or upset. Hardin, you changed my life and I will never forget you!
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What an amazing person! By the sounds of it he lived every minute of every day to its fullest....a great lesson for us all!
Our thoughts are with the Abrams family at this time.
The Farrell Family
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Our best to all of you in this sad time. Hardin always had the same good heart and sweet nature. I recall many times together when we were younger that presented ample opportunity for an older cousin to show his colors, and Hardin always showed consideration and attention. I am so sorry.
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2006, Winston-Salem, NC
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My family’s prayers and love are with Hardin, Sue and their loving and wonderful family, with all of their eleven grandchildren. God bless you all.
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