DOROTHY HARL

Dorothy Harl, age 95, of Columbia City, IN passed away at 10:10 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2012 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. Born February 20, 1916 in Owensboro, KY, she was the daughter of George and Hattie (Burdette) Papon.

She attended school in Kentucky. On October 8, 1936, she married William Irvin Harl in Owensboro, KY. She lived in Fort Wayne until moving to Loon Lake in 1949. She and her husband remained at Loon Lake until they moved to the Westgate Addition, Columbia City. For many years, she and her husband were owners of the Loon Lake Resort.

Survivors include her daughter, Donna K. Harl of Columbia City.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, William Irvin Harl, 2 brothers and 1 sister.

To honor Mrs. Harl's wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Memorial gifts may be given in memory of Mrs. Harl to the Humane Society of Whitley County, 951 S Line Street, Columbia City, IN46725. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book. Arrangements were entrusted to DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, Columbia City.