In Memoriam : Harry Tashjian
Harry J Tashjian - age: 79
(August 28, 1931 to February 24, 2011 ) Resident of Exeter, California Visitation Information: Graveside Services will be held on Friday, March 4, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Exeter District Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, Tulare County Unit, 120 East Murray, Visalia, CA 93291. Obituary: Harry Tashjian was born on August 28, 1931 in Santa Cruz CA to Harry and Bertha (Munch) Tashjian. He passed away on February 24, 2011 at his home in Exeter. He attended Exeter Schools graduating from Exeter Union High School with the Class of 1949. He attended College of the Sequoias, and UC Davis. He served his country with the US Army, Stationed in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He returned to Exeter to start his family. Harry married Patty Jones, his true love on September 19, 1952 in Reno NV, celebrating 58 years together. He was a masonry contractor for over thirty years and a citrus grower for the last twenty years. Harry never retired, always finding something to keep him busy. Some of his many loves included his cabin at Hume Lake and his antique cars but he mostly loved his Grandchildren and spending time with them. Harry is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John Tashjian. Harry is survived by his wife Patty Tashjian of Exeter; two sons Tim Tashjian of Exeter, Jeff Tashjian and wife Shana of Exeter; three sister, Margaret Castle, Alice Spaulding and her husband Jack and Esther Anderson all of San Luis Obispo; one sister-in-law Ilene Tashjian. Harry is also survived by 6 Grandchildren, Kelsey Tashjian Qualls and husband Justin, Hayley Tashjian, Melissa Tashjian, Sean Ziegenbein, Harrison Tashjian and Trevor Tashjian; his extended family of Betty and Leonard Ferreira and Chuck and Georgine Jones along with several nieces and nephews. The family would like to Thank Dr. Hsu and nurses Jennifer, Gina, Melissa and Nanette for their special care and attention. 
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Tommy Hardiman - March 1, 2011  Contact this person
Sorry to hear of Harry's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I will always remember that wonderful smile. He will be missed by many. Tommy & Jane Hardiman, St. George, Utah
Susan Montgomery - March 2, 2011 Contact this person
Harry will truly be missed. He gave us so many wonderful memories...his signature grin, fun times at Castlewood, his artistic stone & brick work, "little brother" tricks he played on Mom (Margaret) and boxes of juicy oranges and sweet grapes (which he and Patty delivered to us personally when they visited our llama ranch in Washington). It is truly a sad time for our Tashjian clan. I wish we could be there to share your grief, but we want you know that you will be in our hearts, on our minds, and in our prayers. With much love...Susie & Chris
Gilbert Castle - March 2, 2011 Contact this person
I saw the most of Harry when I was growing up, a half century ago. Back then, and possibly even today, Harry had the biggest grin of anyone I knew, and the prettiest wife. Add to that a couple of very likable sons, to say nothing of daughters-in-law, grandchildren etc., and one can be envious of the life Harry enjoyed. Of course he will be missed -- but never forgotten. Love forever, Gil Castle, Cuenca, Ecuador
Kathy Sanchez-Miller - March 3, 2011 Contact this person
Harry will be truly missed. I remember when he was building the fireplace for my home in Farmersville, I sketched him what I wanted and he said to me " you women and those damed Sunset Magazine" we both laughed I said no this is just my imigniation, I know you can do it. and yes, he and Jeff did a good job. He was a very meticulous with his work.
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