Harold R. Bjornson

Harold R. Bjornson, 86 Kearney resident Harold R. Bjornson, 86, of Kearney, passed into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village. Harold Ray Bjornson was born January 19, 1930 in Dayton, Iowa to Bernhard and Eva Johanna (Soder) Bjornson. He grew up in Dayton and graduated from Dayton High School in 1949. Harold met his “sweetheart” Donna Vee Linn in Pilot Mound, IA and they were married on December 17, 1951. This blessed union lasted for 63 years until Donna’s passing in 2015. Harold served in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954 on the USS Toledo during the Korean War. He was so very proud of being a Navy Veteran. After the Navy, Harold and Donna lived on a farm in Pilot Mound, IA until 1959 when they moved to Culver City, CA. Harold worked for TRW as a Machine Repair Mechanic which he retired from. In 2005, Harold and Donna moved to Kearney to be closer to family. Harold had many hobbies thru the years. Tinkering on cars, golfing, RV trips with friends, crossword puzzles, watching westerns, putting together models of all kinds. He was a member of the Elks and the American Legion for many years. Probably his greatest past time in his later years was spending his days with his favorite buddy, “Honeybear.” He leaves behind his daughters, Patricia (Richard) Hoffman of Elm Creek, Judy (Tom) Bjornson of West Winfield, NY; grandchildren, Casey and Erik Hoffman, Ricardo “Shorty” (Suzanne) Hoffman, Christopher and Allison Kusel; great grandchildren, Aysten Hoffman, Elani, Trenton and Anna Hoffman, Bradley Sexton and Lucas Drake; sister Vivian Carlson of Dayton, IA and many cousins, nieces, nephews and a dear friend of many years, Bob Wasson of Perry, IA. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws Valentine and Cris Aguirre and Donald Linn; wife Donna; beloved son Michael “Eggy” Bjornson; three brothers and three sisters. Harold’s family would like to thank all of his caregivers in the Kearney and Grand Island area including; the Country House, AseraCare Hospice and GSS for all the love and joy they gave to him. And a very special Thank You to nurse Amy Jarosik who will always be a part of our family. God Bless You All! A burial will be held in Pilot Mound Cemetery in Pilot Mound, IA in the Spring. Memorials are suggested to National Alzheimer’s Association, Aseracare Hospice or donor’s choice. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Harold R. Bjornson

January 19, 1930 - October 22, 2016