Rick Harper Obituary

“I lived next to Baa till I was 4 years old and my dad JD worked with Rick. I have a lot of memories of all the Harpers. Baa was my best friend as a...Read More » ”
1 of 20 | Posted by: Melissa Devereaux - Bloomfield, IA

“Jackie and Dusty, We want to share our sympathies with your families at this difficult time. Rick (and Jackie) have been wonderful hosts when we...Read More » ”
2 of 20 | Posted by: Marcus Hopp and Chad Wilson - MN

“Rick was the most caring man and helped so many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jackie and his daughter. ”
3 of 20 | Posted by: Shawn and Jackie Richardson - IA

“I send my sincere condolences to the famly of Rick Harper. I have many wonderful childhood memories of Rick, his parent, Deverre and Mattie, his...Read More » ”
4 of 20 | Posted by: Tim Leonard - Creston, IA

“I will never forget, when Raymond and I got our son Chris, Rick brought us a tree that he didn't need. He planted it in the front yard and he named...Read More » ”
5 of 20 | Posted by: Renita Murrell - Bloomfield, IA

“So very sorry for your loss, Dusty. You are in my thoughts and prayers.WA ”
6 of 20 | Posted by: MaryLouise Bryan - Las Vegas, NV

“Dear Pal-O'Mine , You (and your dear mother) played key roles in the hands-down highlight of my teen years :-) I can still see you -- grinning...Read More » ”
7 of 20 | Posted by: A. Joseph Wyse - Iowa City, IA

“I was one of the roady's that followed your dad and the SOS band when I was home from college. The band came to Davenport performed then stayed at...Read More » ”
8 of 20 | Posted by: JL Stogdill D.C. - Pulaski, IA

“I worked for Rick at Harper's Plantation for 12 years. Dusty, I know you won't remember me, but I remember you. Your Father would bring you in to...Read More » ”
9 of 20 | Posted by: NANCY (Proctor) Byrn - Queen City, MO

“So glad we got to know you, really enjoyed visiting with you at the football games, who would of thought that the Lamoni game would have be our last,...Read More » ”
10 of 20 | Posted by: Frank and Deb Ollinger

“My thoughts and prayers for family and friends. Rick was my boss at the flower shop in Bloomfield when I was in high school ”
11 of 20 | Posted by: Ronda Comer Hipsher - Oskaloosa, IA

“When Rick ran the florist shop, he would go there at 6 AM on my birthday to meet my husband with a bouquet of red roses for me. Jim would place them...Read More » ”
12 of 20 | Posted by: Carol McKee - Bloomfield, IA

“At the last Monterey Auction Rick and I said our usual bs and I always had a new joke for him. This time it was a joke about him. "Hey Rick, I was...Read More » ”
13 of 20 | Posted by: Danny Smith - Bloomfield, IA

“Rick you have touched so many lives in a positive way. We never told you enough how much we appreciated you. Your life was to short but you...Read More » ”
14 of 20 | Posted by: Brenda Hoffman - Moravia, IA

“A wonderful guy that was taken to soon. I'll never forget the many times he escorted me out of the bar when I was under age. Then he'd laugh about it...Read More » ”
15 of 20 | Posted by: Alyssa Cossel - Unionville, IA

“Shared many a car ride, baseball game and numerous other activities not to be mentioned here. Rick was a great friend, classmate and drummer. He will...Read More » ”
16 of 20 | Posted by: Mike Ritter - Omaha, NE

“Hoop, I first met you in January of 1995, when you came to my house to see if I was interested in singing for your band, Hired Guns. What a ride we...Read More » ”
17 of 20 | Posted by: Johnny Whicker - Ottumwa, IA

“What a great guy! I worked for Rick 30 years ago at Harper's Landscaping in Centerville. Needless to say we had more fun than anything else. You...Read More » ”
18 of 20 | Posted by: Merle Jones - Keokuk, IA

“Rick made everyone feel like family. Sorry to lose a great man so soon. ”
19 of 20 | Posted by: Eric Sayre - San Antonio, TX

“I have too many memories to count. Rick and I were cousins, nearly the same age. We grew up together. I have wonderful memories of all the major...Read More » ”
20 of 20 | Posted by: Pam Andrews - Newton, IA - cousin