James W. Harpin
James W. Harpin, 69, of Midwest City, Okla., died Saturday, March 27, 2021.
He was born Sept. 12, 1951, in Lancaster, to parents Carl Harpin and C. LaVon Kirschbaum. Jim was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served at the following duty stations: U-Tapau Thailand; Tinker AFB Okla.; Anderson AFB Guam; Lackland AFB San Antonio, Texas.; Offutt AFB Omaha Neb.; and Randolf AFB San Antonio, Texas. He was an active member of the American Legion and served as office manager for the Department of Oklahoma, an avid darts player, geocacher, train enthusiast and a songbird. He loved singing in the church choir.
He is survived by half-brothers and sisters, Jeff (Deann) Schurman, Joanie (Delane Moomey) Dickerson, Janet (Craig) Iverson, Julia Warrington, Wayne Harpin, David Harpin, and Gregg Harpin; nieces and nephews; along with numerous cousins and a plethora of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Jacob J. “Jake” Schurman; and brothers, John and Jerome Harpin.
A mass of remembrance for James and his mother, Catherine “LaVon” Schurman will be held on Saturday, May 22, at 11 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomington, with Father John Meinholz officiating. A celebration of their lives will follow in the church basement.
In lieu of flowers, Jim has requested that donations be made to a children’s charity of your choice.