Hardy, Ora E., 87, May 3, 2013. Interment held in the Merrill Cemetery. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls.
MERRILL – Ora E. Hardy, 87, died unexpectedly May 3, 2013, at his residence. He was born May 12, 1925, in Merrill, the son of Herbert Lincoln and Lucy Burke Hardy.
Ora spent many years in the construction business, and for the past 30 years, he spent winters in Ocala, Fla., where he enjoyed shuffleboard, playing cards and bingo games.
He is survived by two brothers, Herbert and wife, Janet, of Merrill and Dana and wife, Mary, of Dyer Brook. Ora was predeceased by his parents; brother, Ansil “Hank”; and his partner for 49 years, Beryl “Brownie” Rockwell.
Friends called 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, at Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls, where funeral services were held at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Sterling Lawrence officiating. Interment was at Merrill Cemetery. For an online guestbook and to leave condolences please visit www.bowersfuneral.com.
