Memorial
Ann K Harriman, 76, of Marion peacefully passed away on May 11, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Graveside services will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 11 AM.
Ann was born on July 15, 1939 in Waterloo, IA to Herbert and Sigrid (Overgaard) Lindner. She worked for ten years in the office of Rath Packing Co. and Wagner Door Co. in Waterloo. Then for 33 years at Square-D Co. in Cedar Rapids. She will always be remembered for her love for Elvis. She loved going to the different casinos with family, friends and neighbors. She also went to Iowa Hawkeye football games for years and couldn’t miss a Chicago Cubs game. She took many excursions with her girlfriends, Joyce and Mary on cruises, Memphis, and Las Vegas. Later when Al got sick they would take almost daily road trips. She enjoyed working in the yard and having a garden.
Ann was a life time member of Machinist’s Local #838 and was a Chief Union Steward for 20 years on 3rd shift. She attended Ascension Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her children, Robert (Lynne) of Cape Coral, FL. Julie Speich (a very special caregiver) of Marion, and Jody (Paula) of Davenport. Her grandchildren, Jim (also a very special caregiver) (Amanda) Speich of Cedar Rapids, Nick (Jennifer) Lauren and Madison Harriman all of Davenport, and Dr. Megan (Dr. Sam) Steiner of Madison, WI, and Matt (Abby) of Forest City, IA. Great grandchildren, Sam Jr., Harper, Delaney, Noelle, Chloe, and Adrian who is due in June. Also nieces Pauley Ann (Tony) Ahmed, Hanna, Les & Kit all of Lincoln, NE, and sister-in-law, Connie.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Judge Jack Lindner and her longtime companion of 36 years Al Bouzek.
She wanted to thank Julie and Jim Speich for the tireless and patient care that they provided to her.
“If tears could build a stairway, and memories were a lane, we would walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again.” Mom, you will be forever missed!
A memorial fund has been established in Ann’s name.