Evans Funeral Home
"Compassionate Funeral Service"
Carrington and New Rockford, North Dakota
701.652.3003 or 701.947.2911
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Jay Harding
Jay Bennett Harding, 53, of Tolna, ND died on February 12, 2019, in rural Sheyenne. Jay was born on June 28, 1965, in Moorhead, MN, the son of Gordon and Julie (Anderson) Harding.
Jay attended school in Tolna, ND and graduated from Glenfield Sutton McHenry School in 1983.
He was a horse whisper, cow wrestler, dog training, true American cowboy, he loved spending his time in the saddle riding any day of the year. He loved Lonesome Dove, and a hand of cards. Some would say western ran in his veins.
He is survived by his father, Gordon Harding and Donna; two brothers, Greg (Lorna) Harding and Roy (Laura) Harding; one sister, Faith (Jerry) Kapp; five children, Lisa (Brandon) Morgan, Jennifer (Timothy) Parker, Josie Harding, Ty Harding, Callie Harding; eight Grandchildren, Shaylynn, Remington, Maverick, Fallon(Morgan), Harlie, Mila, Oaklie (Parker) and Colt (Luehring) and several nieces and nephews.
Jay is preceded in death by his mother, Julie Harding; sister, Shelly Harding; grandparents, Gerald and Annie Harding and Harvey and Alma Anderson and uncle, Harley Anderson.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 19, 2019, from 1:00PM – 2:00PM, in Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford.
Funeral Service will be Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at 2:00PM in Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford.
Burial will be in Sigdal Lutheran Cemetery, rural Tolna, ND.
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Sending hugs and love to the Harding family. My sympathy
I never forgot Jay’s birthday. He turned 21 the day Faith and I married. He was our groomsman. When I think of cowboys, I think of Jay. I wish I had told him that in life.
All Jay wanted to do was cowboy. We saw him many times moving cattle with just his dog, his horse and himself. That’s what he lived for. He will be missed by all who knew him.
My deepest condolences to you all. My thoughts are with you.
My 1 of a kind cowboy, Jay my love, watch over us and fly high and you keep riding those horses especially now, ride hard and strong for all your loved ones, that’s praying for you babe. Miss and Love you
My thoughts and prayers are with you Gordie and family.🙏
My deepest condolences
Prayers to Gordy and his siblings. It has been many years since I have seen Jay, a true cowboy that is for sure.
RIP JAY HOPE YOU ARE RIDING HIGH
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.🙏
Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Sending hugs from Garretson SD
Prayers going out to the family at this time of need. R. I. P.
Prayers going out to the family in time of need. R.I. P.
My deepest sympathy for Jay’s family and kids. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Your in our hearts and prayers. Kim Goeden and family.
My deepest condolences to Jay’s family. May he riding the skys with his Creator.
Thinking of Jay’s family and children as they look for peace and closure. So very sorry for your loss~Rest in peace Jay.
So sorry to hear about Jay. Thinking of all you kids I knew so well growing up and Gordie! Hugs to all of you.
I am so sorry for your loss. May the words of our loving heavenly Father bring your family comfort and strength during this most difficult time as He promises to bring our loved ones back to life in a perfect world where there will be no more suffering or death (John 5:28-29 & Revelation 21:4).
I SO LOVED HIM IF ONLY IT WAS FOR THE SHORT I KNEW HIM 4 YEARS AND LIVED AROUND HIM. OH MY
How I loved the time in North Dakota with Him..I loved the time taking the cattle to the truck ..thank you Gordon for a horse.