Mary Lydia Shumard Harbordt passed away peacefully Saturday morning, February 3, 2007 in Longview, Texas.
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2007 at Rosewood Park Cemetery under direction of Rader Funeral Home, Longview, with Pastor Jeff Roadcap officiating.
Mrs. Harbordt was born on April 16, 1918 in Boerne, Texas to parents Malnor A. and Roberta S. Shumard. She enjoyed horseback riding on their Hill Country ranch and painted lovely Bluebonnet landscapes in later years. She married Charles Harbordt on July 27, 1940. After service in WWII, Mr. Harbordt returned to Exxon/Mobil and retired after 42 years. Mr. and Mrs. Harbordt lived most of their married life in East Texas where they raised their two children. A family pet dog was always close by for companionship and comfort. Mrs. Harbordt's hobbies included playing bridge, fishing for big bass, travel and oil painting. She was an active member of The Episcopal Church, DAR, and The National Society of Colonial Dames of America. The family of Mrs. Harbordt wishes to thank special caregivers Alicia “Lesa”, Constance, Brenda, Gladys, Jackie and Demeatrice who wholeheartedly gave their love and provided daily comfort.
Her husband of 64 years, Charles Harbordt, and her brother, Malnor A. Shumard III, preceded Mrs. Harbordt in death.
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