Alan Earl
Harger, 63, of Shelton WA and died at home on May 13, 2009.
He retired in May 2008 after 25 years with the Dept. of Transportation,
State of Washington. He previously worked several years for the Center
for Policy Alternatives in Cambridge MA. Mr. Harger was an active member
of South Sound Fly Fishers, which awarded him Flyfisher of the Year
in 2004 and the Dale Sweeney Award in 1995. He had a lifetime membership
in Trout Unlimited. He also enjoyed woodworking.
The 1964 graduate of Bowling Green High School earned his Bachelor’s
degree at M.I.T. in 1969. Born March 8, 1946, in Bowling Green to Kenneth
H. and Fern (Baertsch) Harger, he is survived by his mother Fern of
Shelton WA; three sisters: Jane Raetzman of Bremerton WA, Catherine
Harger of Seattle, and Beth Johnston of Shelton; and one niece. McComb
Funeral Home, Shelton, is handling arrangements. A private service will
be held for the family. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer
Society or South Sound Fly Fishers, c/o Burt Sarver, 2345 48th Ave.
SW #4, Tumwater WA 98512.
Al was a
cool guy. I was fortunate to spend a few days on the water with him
over the years and in his last year. He actually loved just being on
the water and he tossed the two hander around like a champ. I will never
forget the last fish I saw him hook on a short swing last Fall on the
Klickitat. The fish wasn't on long but the grab was abrupt and Al's
eyes were widened from the fun. Al was meticulous with his equipment
and I Iearned a few things from him over the years in watching him manage
his equipment. It was my pleasure to have spent time with Al and I trust
he is in a better place continually swinging a fly...
My best to
Al, you will be missed!
jack
