John Donald Hardie

John D. Hardie, age 86 of Southern Shores, North Carolina, passed away in Nags Head January 23, 2016. John or Jake as most friends and family knew him, was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio and was the son of the late Wallace G and Frances J. Hardie. Also predeceased by two daughters, Christina Lynn Hardie and Allyson Frances Hardie. Jake served his country bravely in the Korean War in the United States Army. After completing his military service, he embarked on a long and successful career in the insurance business, eventually started his own agency- John Hardie Insurers of Columbus, Ohio. While his business flourished, Jake served as Lodge Master of the York Masonic Lodge in Columbus and was an active Shriner with the Aladdin Shriners for a number of years. Following his retirement, John and Sally fulfilled their dream and moved to the Outer Banks where they enjoyed the beach life together. John is survived by his wife of 64 years Sally of the Southern Shores; daughter, Suzanne Hardie Hammond (Mitchell) of Seneca, SC; grandchildren, Rachel Magalotti of Hackensack, NJ, and Jacob Hammond (Michelle) of Seneca, SC; great-grandchild, Cayley Hammond also of Seneca, SC and other extended family members and friends. Graveside funeral services with Masonic rights and military honors will be held at 1 P.M. Friday, January 29, 2016 at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Rd. Arrangements by SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL. In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully requests that memorial tributes in Jake's honor be forwarded to The Shriners Hospital for Children. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.