Harlan, IN
It is with great sadness that the family of Steven Dale Newhard, Sr. former resident of Harlan, IN announces his passing after a long battle with multiple health issues on Monday August 13, 2018 at the age of 75 at St Marks Hospital, Salt Lake City Utah. He was born September 2, 1942, in Fort Wayne, IN. Son of Miles E ‘Pete’ Newhard and Naomi Gladys Puryear. He married Malinda Evard in 1961 in Fort Wayne. Steve was a 1960 graduate of North Side High School. After 45 years of service as a chemist, he retired from Uniroyal-Goodrich, in Woodburn, IN in 2007. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America for over 20 years, earning Wood Badge beads, the George Meany and Silver Beaver award. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed singing in the church choir, traveling, genealogy, gardening, cooking and baking. In his younger years he spent time running, swimming and playing basketball. Steve will be lovingly remembered by his children: Steve (Dana) Newhard, Jr, Jill Newhard, Jim (Rebekeh) Newhard, Jared (Stephanie) Newhard, Jennie (Jonathan) Bothwell, Jacob (Jessica) Newhard, 28 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; former son-in-law William ‘Bill’ Benkenstein and Spence Pier; brothers Terry (Carol) Newhard and Ed (Terri) Newhard; and sister-in-law Sonia (John-dec) Plattner. Steve was preceded in death by his wife Malinda E (Evard) Newhard, daughter Julie Benkenstein, his parents Pete and Gladys Newhard, stepmother Florence and one grandson Steven-Lucas Newhard.
Funeral service was 3 pm, Saturday, August 18, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 5401 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne, with calling from 10-12 and 1 to 3pm, prior to service. Burial was at Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Memorial donations were to be given to the Boy Scouts of America. For online condolences, please visit www.hockemeyerfuneralhome.com.
