OBITUARY
Donald Harkness
September 7, 1934 – November 9, 2012
Donald Lee Harkness, 78, died on November 9, 2012 after suffering from a long term illness, at his residence in Palm City, Florida. Donald was born in Akron, Iowa and moved to Palm City 20 years ago coming from Fairfield, Connecticut. In addition to a long career in the hair care and cosmetic industry, he was the owner of Bari Cosmetics LTD for 25 years in New York. He served in the US Navy in the Korean War, and he was a member of the Harbour Ridge Country Club. Donald received his M.B.A. from Pace University in the state of New York. He enjoyed golfing and was of Methodist faith. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Sharon Lee Harkness of Palm City, FL; daughter, Deborah Lee Harkness –Curry, and her husband Chris of Stuart, FL; daughter, Cari Lee Harkness-Greenwood, and her husband, Todd of Palm City, FL; brother, Gene Harkness of Marion, IA; 3 grandchildren, Rachael Elizabeth Bushey, Jordan Olivia Bushey and Sarah Noel Curry; and two 2 step grandchildren, Jeremy Matthew Curry and Briauna Marie Geenwood. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Services will be private at Aycock Funeral Home in Stuart, FL. Please visit Donald’s online guestbook at www.aycockfuneralhome.net. All arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Stuart, Florida.
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RECEIVE UPDATESJudi Ryan
February 16, 2013
Spent many woderful vacations with Don and Sharon in the 60's and many great parties. Fond memories of Don eating marshmallow fluff from the jar (his favorite) and dancing at the Blind Pig in Milwaukee, WI. We all had such great times! Wonderful memories of such a great guy and couple and also of Debbie and Cari when they were young. Will miss you.
Don Martello
December 6, 2012
Sad to hear of Don's passing, a well respected gentleman and an asset to our the Clairol sales family. I truly enjoyed my years working under your management. RIP my friend.
George & Jeanne Matson
December 1, 2012
Don was a great man and certainly made an impression on the lives of his co-workers at Clairol. He was a terrific leader and "one of a kind." Our sympathies to Sharon, Debbie and Carrie and their families.
November 19, 2012
Don will be missed by all of us here at the Regency...........He was a wonderful friend. Our thoughts are with Sharon, his wife, and daughters Carrie and Debbie.
Dick & Barbara Janes (Hutchinson Island, FL)
November 17, 2012
Our heart felt sympathy goes out to the entire Harkness family.
Sincerely,
The Staff at Acorn Elder Care
November 15, 2012
Dear Sharon and Family,
Hope Rural School joins you in prayer and spirit as you mourn the loss of your dear husband, father and grandfather.
We are grateful for Don's support of our mission and pray that he is at peace with our loving God. His name has been added to our Hope Prayer Circle where he will be remembered in our daily prayers.
Be assured of our prayers for you as you go through these difficult days.
With deep sympathy,
Sister Mary Dooley, the Staff and Students of Hope Rural School.
Geno & Dianne Nawrocki
November 14, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kathleen Bentz
November 14, 2012
Thoughts and prayers from our family at the Palm City Grill. It has been a joy knowing someone as special as Don.
May you be comforted by the many warm thoughts of those who care.
don&sue Havey
November 14, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bill Smith
November 14, 2012
To the Harkness Family...I'd run into Don quite often after he had given up golf. We use to play together on men's day and he always remembered those as "good times". God Bless him and the rest of the family at this time.
November 14, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Bruce, Virginia & Conner MacDonald
November 14, 2012
Donald was a good friend to john and I. He will be missed. Love to the family
Paula Rosen
November 14, 2012
My heart goes out to his family. He raised a wonderful daughter, Debbie Harkness-Curry. Debbie is an executive board member of the Woman's Club of Stuart where she is respected and well-liked. The members wish to express their deepest sympathy to the family for their loss.
Tony & Kathy Stein
November 14, 2012
I met Don shortly after he moved to Harbour Ridge some 20 years ago. He had his office at the Palm City Bridge where I had an office. We meet and I was happy to welcome him to Harbour Ridge. He was a direct neighbor and I still see Sharon when the nurses take her out. Don and Sharon always loved our dogs and we loved theirs. Kathy and I send our condolences to Sharon and their family. We will pray for you all.
Bob and Audrey Sprague
November 14, 2012
Bob and I are so sorry to hear that Donald is no longer with us - he was such a nice person - our heartfelt thoughts go out to Sharon - love
Jody Aucamp
November 13, 2012
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your loving husband, father and grandfather.
November 13, 2012
Sharon, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Bobbie Gilhuly
Barbara Stone
November 13, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have fond memories of fun times together
Fondly
Carl & June Schlanger
November 13, 2012
Don will be missed by all. He was great neighbor and our sympathy goes out to Sharon and family
November 13, 2012
a wonderful friend - Dick and Barbara Young
Mary Ellen Baldino
November 13, 2012
Mr Harkness will be truly missed by all. He was such a delightful person to know. God bless his family.
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