Memorial
Harlan Dean McCaw, 81, of Cedar Rapids, passed away November 26, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids after a recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer that led him through a series of events resulting in little suffering. Memorial Service: 11:00 am Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories. A visitation will be held from 5-8 pm Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at Cedar Memorial Chapel Stateroom. Entombment: Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories Mausoleum.
Harlan was born February 17, 1935, the son of Elmer and Erma (Thorman) McCaw, in Blairstown. He attended Iowa State University for one year, before serving in the United States Army for three years during a time of peace. On August 17, 1974, he was married to Marna “Jo” Larsen. Harlan worked as an accountant for People’s Bank and Trust Company for twenty-nine years, United Security Bank for five years, and Berthel Fisher Financial Services for twelve years.
Harlan enjoyed all sports, especially the Iowa Hawkeyes and going to their football games. His favorite baseball team was the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also loved to play golf with his buddies. When he wasn’t watching sports on TV, he loved playing cards with his family and his grandchildren. Harlan also had a hobby of working with numbers.
Survivors include his wife, Marna Jo McCaw; two sons, Craig (Julie) McCaw, Kevin (Debbie) McCaw; daughter, Karla (Rocky) Damiano; step-son, Rod (Kathy) Harris; nine grandchildren; and a sister, Charlene Esse.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and step-children, Perry Harris and Kelly Harris.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church Foundation.