Tenant Of The Month

Harlan was born on May 14, 1933, on a farm southwest of Kanawha.  He has six brothers and one sister.  He is the youngest of the bunch, so he got all the hand-me-downs and for some reason, everybody calls him Harley.  Harlan graduated from Kanawha High School and after graduation, he farmed with his dad.  In February of 1953, he met the love of his life, Deloris, at the Britt roller rink.  Harlan stated he saw her across the room and told his friend he was going to marry her someday.  Harlan stayed true to his word, and they were married in November of 1953 and have been married for 69 years.  They lived on an acreage for three years then moved to the Britt Wesley area and farmed for 33 years.  They raised five children, three girls, and two boys.  In 1987 they decided to move to town and built the house they would live in.  Harlan worked for Marting Manufacturing for eight years and has done construction work his whole life.  Harlan retired at the age of 62 and has enjoyed every moment.  He has been with the Summit House family for two years and enjoys the activities and doing jigsaw puzzles in his spare time.  Congratulations Harlen, (Harley) on being Tenant of the Month!