He brought our family so much joy 😊 Thank you for sharing your magic with us 🎅🏻 We will cherish those  memories forever!!! Sending the family love and prayers 🙏

Dexter and Julie always made our Christmas’ special. Our grandson has such wonderful memories!!! Thank you for being a special part of our lives!!!

To the Harding family my condolences goes out to each one of you you are all in our thoughts prayers. I have some memories of Dexter from the time we went camping with all of you to going pheasant hunting to chasing his beloved dog Clyde down the alley when he got out one thing that stuck out was when Dexter would come down the alley he would stop and talk to me and my friend Scott and he was always shaving with a cordless shaver in the car I thought that was so cool to be driving and shaving he would stop and give us five bucks and ask us if we were staying out of trouble I remember when he had a 1962 Rambler convertible I remember riding in the backseat of that car going to the 4th of July fireworks at the park and of course with the rest of the family Dexter knew I like that car he sold it to me for a hundred bucks that was basically my first car we will always remember you Dexter rest in peace

To my father, Dexter Irving Harding, my first true love of my life.   I have no idea how to express my feelings, other to say I feel so lost without you.  I remember when I was younger and something had upset me, I would curl up on the couch, close to your side with your your wrapped around me.  I would listen to your heart beat your calming breathing, and the occasional tummy rumble that would give me the giggles.  But it was your voice, that beautiful voice telling me that everything would be okay.   What I wouldn’t give to hear you tell me once more that “ everything will be okay”!  It was always you I wanted to share the latest thing(s) going on in my world, while we shared coffee and whatever was hiding in the cookie jar.  I was so proud when I could make you laugh, how I loved your laugh!  
Dad, you will forever be in my heart, and your memories will bring great joy, but for now I will place you in the loving arms of Our Lord until we are once again together.  
I love you dad, now and always.
Kathryn (Kass) Harding Lockwood 

Dexter was that special person who listened and gave back to his community. He lived in Ward III and always came to our meetings and picnics.  He always had a kind word to share.  Dexter will be missed. 
My condolences to his family. We have all lost a champion and mentor.  Rest In Peace, my friend. 

Dexter was the most jovial, dedicated and easiest person to work with on the City of Aurora Planning Commission.  My sympathies to his family.

My sincere condolences to his family and friends. Dexter’s dedication and service to the city of Aurora as a Planning Commissioner is to be recognized. He took that responsibility seriously and certainly made some tough decisions in the best interest of residents and the city. 

Françoise Bergan
Aurora City Council Member

It was an honor, privilege, and pleasure to serve on the Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission with Dexter for 25 years.  His contributions to the City of Aurora will live on even though he is no longer with us.

OBITUARY

Dexter I Harding

January 14, 1937 – January 12, 2023

Olinger Hampden Mortuary, Cremation & Cemetery

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