Harrison Hardy

Harrison Hardy born in 1949 in Sweetwater, AZ. He had fond memories of his parents and of games he would play with his 13 siblings, making the most of hardships from an early age growing up on the Navajo reservation. While a student at Intermountain Boarding School, he gained a lifelong love for the Dodgers, Lakers, and UCLA basketball. He would sneak a transition radio to listen to these games under his pillow. After he graduated high school, he attended college in Yuma, AZ before making his way to Los Angeles, CA in 1972 where he soon started and raised his family. He was a loving husband, enpowering girl dad, a wonderful Cheii, great-grandfather and also became a cat dad in his later years. Harrison’s family was his pride and joy and his loving spirit is carried on by his wife, 4 daughters, 11 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Harrison was a hardworking family man, a strong and stoic father turned to a gentle loving grandfather. His greatest role in his life was being a Cheii to his grandchildren. He loved nothing more than spending time with his family and cooking on the grill. He was also hands-on and incredibly handy. We could all count on him to help us with DIY projects, from building cat stands or getting under the hood to troubleshoot car repairs. His DIY projects were never solo, they were family affairs where he would teach us how to make things and use power tools. When Harrison wasn’t in the garage, you can find him in front of the TV rooting for his favorite teams, the Lakers, Dodgers and Raiders or watching an old western movie. Game days were always hosted at Grandpas house. He would often be seen wearing Purple and Yellow with one of his many baseball caps. At 74 years young, his life was taken short by unexpected illness. He left peacefully and quietly while surrounded by family. Although he is very much missed, his family is so thankful to have had such a wonderful male role model in their lives. A memorial service will take place on his ancestral lands followed by a reception. Memorial donations are appreciated and can be arranged with one of his daughters or sent via cashapp at $calibabez22.

Harrison Hardy

December 10, 1949 - May 9, 2024