Dear Harman Family.  I was a student of Jays from 1998 to 2002.  I kept in touch with him fairly regularly since graduating.  He even met me for lunch a year or two ago. I recently emailed him and did not receive a response. (He always responded promptly.)  A google search presented me with saddened news.  I'm so sorry for your family's loss.  Jay was a great man and a great professor. He demonstrated a true compassion for his students. I'm sorry for the late response and please except my condolences.

My thoughts are with you and the girls. All my love to you Theresa. Elizabeth Williams

Dearest Theresa, Sarah and Rachel:  my prayers and love cover you.  It was my honor to witness Jay's immense love as a father and his harmonious and gentle love with Theresa. My deepest condolences. Love, Neeshan

Jay introduced me to Geography from 1970-1972. I took three of his courses and a lot of what I know and appreciate about the natural world started with and still comes from these classes. Fast forward to 2010. My son Jeremy McWhorter completed his masters degree in Geography at MSU. And much to my great surprise and honor, Jay remembered his 22 year old student from 1972 and connected the dots with my son 40 years later!!!! What a memory!!!!! Jay was very nice to my son while he was at MSU. I was fortunate enough to meet up with Jay at a local watering hole in Williamston a couple of years back. It was so much fun to see him after all of those years and to hear about his family and the direction that his studies and career had gone. What a great Geographer!!! What a great Man!! Tom McWhorter, Traverse City

Please accept my sympathy at this difficult time.  I was so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Dr. Harman.  I'll never forget the countless hours of dialogue we had in his office and the impact they had on my life.  I consider him one of my most influential mentors.  Thank you Dr. Harman for sharing so much with others and for making the world a better place!

Theresa, Sara & Rachel,I am truly stunned to hear of Dr. Harman's passing. He was not only one of my favorite college professors he was one of my favorite people. I am so happy that we were able to stay in touch after my graduation. He holds a special place in my heart and will never be forgotten. Not only am I glad to have known him and to have learned so much from him but I am a better person because of him!

Theresa, Sara Renee, and Rachel Anne: Our prayers join yours for this good man, who lived by his principles, inspired others, and was loved.

To my Uncle my heart aches, but my memories fill my heart.  I'll never forget the first time you saw a Cicada hatch when you were in Texas, I felt like I had finally given you something like you had always given me on our vacations and holidays.  In Florida I would be so bummed if rain was coming.  You'd say "Linnae it's only 30% chance of rain, that's a 70% chance that it won't rain.  Your wise words are passed to my kids. Your legacy will live on with Sara, Rachel, Melissa, Kourtney, Tanner, and Jagger. I adored you. 

All my love, 
Your Niece 
Linnae 
Kourtney, Tanner, Melissa, and Jagger

Theresa, Sara & Rachel, We are in disbelief, know that our hearts are reaching out to all of you. Jay was an exceptional man! He is a special part of our memories of traveling to China to get the girls and of course the many, many times we had our "China" reunions. Mark, Beverly, Kristi & Karli

Theresa, Sara & Rachel, We are in disbelief, know that our hearts are reaching out to all of you. Jay was an exceptional man! He is a special part of our memories of traveling to China to get the girls and of course the many, many times we had our "China" reunions. Mark, Beverly, Kristi & Karli Belgya

Theresa, Sara and Rachel,
No words can express how shocked and saddened we are to hear of Jay's sudden passing.  Although we are not there in body we are there in spirit and keeping all of you in our thoughts.  Jay will be missed by many.  Goodbye dear fried and neighbor.
Mary and Bob

My sympathy to Dr. Harman's family and friends for this loss. While I never had Dr. Harman for any class (I was a graduate student 1975-79) I found him to be a quiet and genuinely nice person in the Department.   He certainly was loved and appreciated by many.

Theresa, was saddened to hear of Jay's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and the girls. Jay was a special colleague and he will be greatly missed.

Dear Theresa, Sara, Rachel,
Please accept my condolences on this heart-breaking loss.  I was, and am, shocked by this news.  The world is now bereft of a great and kind person, one that was incredibly thoughtful and influential.  I was so fortunate to have him as a mentor and to call him a friend.  Please let me know if I can do anything for you whatsoever.

I am sad to hear of the passing of such a great mentor and more importantly, a wonderful person.  I was fortunate enough to take Dr. Harman's classes at MSU and also share great conversations with him.  RIP Dr. Harman and God bless his family.

Dear Theresa, Sara and Rachel,  

We are so shocked and saddened to hear the news of Jay's sudden passing.  Jeff will especially miss the many wonderful conversations he and Jay shared through the years. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. 

Jeff and Melissa Andresen

OBITUARY

Jay Reginald Harman

June 7, 1941 – November 18, 2014

Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes

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