Birth date: Aug 12, 1952 Death date: Sep 20, 2015
Rick Clay Harper, age 63, of Moravia, Iowa passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa. He was born August 12th, 1952 in Bloomfield, Iowa, to Deverre Harper and Mattie Mills. He graduated f Read Obituary
I lived next to Baa till I was 4 years old and my dad JD worked with Rick. I have a lot of memories of all the Harpers. Baa was my best friend as a little girl and I loved spending time with her in her house. When I moved away my dad and I would come back and visit Baa and the rest of the family til she passed away. I miss her. I wish i could of had another 30 years with her. I saw Rick about 5-10 years ago at the Bloomfield Country Club, he remembered me and it made my day. The Harper family was and still is close to my heart. I'm sorry for your loss. Posted by Melissa Devereaux - Bloomfield, IA - Friend October 03, 2015
Jackie and Dusty, We want to share our sympathies with your families at this difficult time. Rick (and Jackie) have been wonderful hosts when we come down deer hunting every year. Rick will be dearly missed from the Minnesota Boys. Marcus and Chad Posted by Marcus Hopp and Chad Wilson - New Ulm, MN - Friends September 28, 2015
Rick was the most caring man and helped so many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jackie and his daughter. Posted by Shawn and Jackie Richardson - Moravia, IA - Friend September 22, 2015
I send my sincere condolences to the famly of Rick Harper. I have many wonderful childhood memories of Rick, his parent, Deverre and Mattie, his grandma Harper and all of the characters from West Grove and the Harper Lumber yard days. My parents owned and operated the only cafegas stationauto repair business in West Grove. Many times Rick, Deverre and the guys would stop in for an ice cold Pepsi or Dew from the reach in, water cooled, pop cooler. They were especially good on those really hot Iowa summer days. These quick stops turned in to a long afternoon of talkin sports and politics (Mattie was a Democratic state Representative) along with strong opinions regarding the Farming recession, the white crosses on the Davis county court house lawn. Each cross signifying a farm lost to a bank foreclosure followed up with a sheriffs auction on the steps of the court house. Heart breaking. Gas prices soared past $1gal over night. All of it cussed and discussed over those ice cold glass bottles of pop. The simple life of the early 1970's by todays standards but, it was life. Anyone who came in contact with the Harpers and were in need, Deverre would carry them. They were good for it in his eyes. Rick inherited those same qualities. A Legacy of sharing and a gift of giving even if it meant the very shirt off of his back. What a tragic loss. May God Bless you Rick. Rest in Peace Friend. Posted by Tim Leonard - Creston, IA - Neighbor-West Grove September 22, 2015
I will never forget, when Raymond and I got our son Chris, Rick brought us a tree that he didn't need. He planted it in the front yard and he named it the Baby Hamilton tree. Which we still call it that today. It is a beautiful, full oak tree. Just like Rick was full of life and love for all. Thanks Rick for that tree and I will always think of you when I look at it. as I always have. Renita Murrell Posted by Renita Murrell - Bloomfield, IA - friend September 22, 2015
So very sorry for your loss, Dusty. You are in my thoughts and prayers.WA Posted by MaryLouise Bryan - Las Vegas, NV - Dustin' s Aunt September 22, 2015
Dear Pal-O'Mine , You (and your dear mother) played key roles in the hands-down highlight of my teen years -) I can still see you -- grinning behind me -- as you rolled-out the drum lead-in to the first song (Bend Me, Shape Me) on our SOS set-list. The first member of our eight-piece rock-'n'-soul band to pass-on from this life into the next, may a multitude of blessings and good chi accompany this Little Drummer Boy as he arrives In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (In The Garden Of Eden) . . . Posted by A. Joseph Wyse - Iowa City, IA - Fellow Member -- Syndrum Of Soul September 22, 2015
I was one of the roady's that followed your dad and the SOS band when I was home from college. The band came to Davenport performed then stayed at my trailer. Posted by JL Stogdill D.C. - Pulaski, IA - Friend September 22, 2015
