Donald Ray Harmon, born March 13, 1935, in Fallon, Nevada, passed away at home on Nov. 6, 2025, at 90 years of age.
Don attended Churchill County Schools. During his junior year, he joined the Civil Air Patrol Cadets, a civilian arm of the United States Air Force. He rose quickly to the rank of Cadet Captain. This program fueled his lifelong passion for aviation, and throughout his life he partnered and flew multiple airplanes.
Don was a lifelong member of the Lions Club since 1976, where he held many board positions over the years.
Don began his career with Dodge Construction for 10 years, then was offered a position with TCID as a diesel mechanic, maintaining Fallon’s diesel generator and hydroelectric plants. After TCID was purchased by Sierra Pacific Power Company, he transferred to the traveling diesel maintenance crew, servicing hydro and diesel power plants throughout the region. Don retired from Sierra Pacific Power Company as Power Maintenance Superintendent at the Valmy Power Station. He continued to reside in Fallon, Nevada.
Don is survived and dearly missed by his wife of 66 years, Karen Kirn Harmon, and his sons Michael (Melissa), Brian (Jennifer), and Kenny. He is also survived by his daughter-in-law Eva, the wife of his late son Steven.
He is further survived by 11 grandchildren: Melanie, Taylor, Zachary, Shayne, Amber, Michael, Ashley, Jared, Elizabeth, and Rance; 7 great-grandchildren: Reese, Ayden, Reagan, Elijah, Emily and Jake; and 1 great-great-grandson, Carter Steven Ingalls.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Jean Scott Harmon and Cora Harrigan Harmon Sanford; his sister Deanna; his son Steven Lynn Harmon; his grandson Ethan; and his faithful and beloved dog Bart.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fallon Lions Camp Dat So La Lee or KidSight First program, or to a favorite charity of your choice.
Memorial services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Home on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at 1 p.m., with graveside services to follow.
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