John Peter Harum

John "Jack" Harum, 85, a 44 year Wenatchee resident, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, June 7, 2015 at River West Retirement Community in Wenatchee. He was born on March 29, 1930 in Solon Springs, Wisconsin, son of the late Kedor Orin and Loretta (Fournier) Harum. He was raised and received his education in Solon Springs, graduating with the Class of 1947. He entered the U.S. Army Air Corps and served during the Korean Conflict. He met and was later married to Rosemary McIntyre on June 23, 1951 in Superior, Wisconsin. They moved to Seattle in 1958, where he went to work as a Draftsman at the Boeing Aircraft Company. In 1971, they moved to Wenatchee and John became a Business Agent for the Teamsters Union, Local 760. He retired from the Union in 1984 and worked for three years as a Long Haul Truck Driver. John then followed his passion of woodworking and co-founded a custom cabinet building company, known as "Harum Furniture". Upon completely retiring, he and Rosemary traveled in their R.V. and visited many people along the way. He was a lifetime member of Union 760, he was an Eagle Scout and received the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America. He proudly served on the review board of the Grand Columbia Council of the Boy Scouts of America and was very proud to have two grandsons receive their Eagle Scout statuses under his guidance. John was a FEMA and Chelan County Search and Rescue Assistant. He enjoyed hunting with his sons, tromping around in the outdoors and simply being with his family. John was a talented and avid woodworker, he had a passion for collecting woodworking tools which included an impressive collection of hand wood planers. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Rosemary Harum, Wenatchee; seven children, John K. (Beverly) Harum, Seattle, Jeffrey L. (Judy) Harum, Welches, OR, Michael T. (Kelly) Harum, Wenatchee, Chester P. (Cindy) Harum, Wenatchee, James M. Harum, Wenatchee, Peter P. (Susan) Harum, Graham, WA and Mary Beth Holzerland, Wenatchee; 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one stillborn infant brother and one sister, Kay Lucas. It is Johns wishes that the family did not have any services. His wish is that his family, friends and occasional acquaintances do not dwell on his death, but celebrate his life. Family and friends are invited to visit his tribute online at www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com and leave a memory. Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

John Peter Harum

March 29, 1930 - June 7, 2015