Bill Harmison

Bill Harmison, 83, of Prairie City, died Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Mitchell Village Care Center in Mitchellville. A funeral service was Monday at Coburn Funeral Home in Prairie City. Burial followed at Vandalia Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Colfax Fire Department and condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com.

The son of Albert and Harriet Harmison, Bill was born Feb. 24, 1932, in Vandalia. Bill ran the Derby gas station in Colfax for years and also farmed and drove a truck later in years. He served as the mayor of Colfax for one term and was a volunteer on the Colfax Fire Department and ambulance crew for many years. Bill’s favorite hobby was polka dancing with his love, Lucille and they traveled around Iowa to attend various polka festivals.

Those left to honor his memory include, the love of his life, Lucille; sons, Mike (Vicki) of Venice of Florida, Mark (Jeri) of Colfax, and Eric (Lori) of Des Moines; a brother, Clarence (Lois) of Denver, Colo.; a sister, Janice Brouwer of Des Moines; a sister-in-law, Darlene Harmison of Bluegrass; seven grandchildren; great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; one brother; and one grandchild.