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William "Jake" Fredrick Harsen, 94, of Fairfield Harbour Community, New Bern died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Grantsbrook Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Grantsboro, N. C.

His Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted, 11:00 AM Friday, November 30, 2018 at St. Paul Catholic Church 3005 Country Club Rd., New Bern.  The interment with military honors will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Joy Harsen of the home; one son, Scott William Harsen, Leonard, Michigan; one grandchild and great-grandchildren.

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  • Tuesday, November 6, 2018
    Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
    ~ Oscars Mortuary
  • Tuesday, November 6, 2018
    Joy,please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband. To be absent from the body, is to be present before The Lord. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
    ~ Joan Fisher Sidberry   New Bern, NC
  • Tuesday, November 6, 2018
    Joy,please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband. To be absent from the body, is to be present before The Lord. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
    ~ Joan Fisher Sidberry   New Bern, NC
  • Wednesday, November 7, 2018
    I'm sorry for your loss. Death is such a hateful and ugly event. But God’s words in the Bible gives us future hope at Isaiah 25:8 where HE promises to wipe away our tears and swallow up death forever. May you find comfort from God’s words in the Bible.
    ~ P Land   Owings Mills, MD
  • Wednesday, November 7, 2018
    We share your grief. Although we did not know Jake, from our brief times with you, we admire your devotion to him. Thank you for still working with us through difficult months. Grace and peace to you and your loved ones.
    ~ Mike and Jackie Murrie   Los Angeles, CA
  • Wednesday, November 7, 2018
    Joy. Karen and I am so sorry about loosing Jake. A big Semper Fi to my brother.
    ~ Dave Costello   New Bern, NC
  • Wednesday, November 7, 2018
    I am so sorry for your loss! Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers..
    ~ Tina Cliffe   New Bern, NC
  • Wednesday, November 7, 2018
    I am so sorry for your loss. The loss of a loved one is never easy. Revelation 21:4 says that these things are going to be done away with so I hope that gives you and your family comfort during this time of need
    ~ T R
  • Wednesday, November 7, 2018
    I am so sorry to hear of your loss Joy. . Prayers and thoughts for you and family Joy.
    ~ Linda Dail   NEW BERN, NC
  • Wednesday, November 7, 2018
    Dear Joy, My sincerest condolences on the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.
    ~ Dianne Dunn   New Bern, NC
  • Thursday, November 8, 2018
    I am sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. I hope the family will find some comfort and strength in Jesus promise of the earthly resurrection(Acts 24:15)and the renewed Paradise earth, where death will be no more and no family will mourn the death of a loved one.-Revelation 21:3,4;John 5:28,29;Luke 23:43. may GOD(Psalms 83:18)grant you peace and comfort now, during this grievous time.-Matthew 5:4.
    ~ M Jones   New Bern, NC
  • Thursday, November 8, 2018
    Joy. My sincere condolences on your loss. My heart hurts for you and your family. Sending you love and light. Kathy Sciorra
    ~ Kathy Sciorra   New Bern, NC
  • Thursday, November 8, 2018
    Joy. My sincere condolences on your loss. My heart hurts for you and your family. Sending you love and light. Kathy Sciorra
    ~ Kathy Sciorra   New Bern, NC
  • Thursday, November 8, 2018
    Joy. My sincere condolences on your loss. My heart hurts for you and your family. Sending you love and light. Kathy Sciorra
    ~ Kathy Sciorra   New Bern, NC
  • Thursday, November 8, 2018
    Joy. My sincere condolences on your loss. My heart hurts for you and your family. Sending you love and light. Kathy Sciorra
    ~ Kathy Sciorra   New Bern, NC
  • Monday, November 12, 2018
    God Bless you. We will miss you.
    ~ john Bolan   New Bern, NC
  • Thursday, November 22, 2018
    Sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences. When I think of losing a loved one as you have, it brings to mind the promise that the Bible holds out at Revelation 21:3,4 where it says that the Grand Creator Jehovah God will wipe away sickness and death forever and reunite us with our loved ones on a clean earth in the near future.(John 5:28,29; Psalms 83:18) jw.org Website for more encouragement.
    ~ Dolon Peete   Burlington, NC
  • Saturday, November 24, 2018
    We're so sorry to hear you are mourning the recent loss of your loved one. May you find strength and comfort from the words of Psalms 46:1 which reads: "God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress." Our loving God is there for us if we ask for his help (1 John 5:14). He didn't intend for us to grow old and die. He thus has made the SURE promise of a resurrection RIGHT HERE ON EARTH when it is restored to a beautiful paradise (Psalms 37:9-11, 29; Acts 24:15; Isaiah 55;11). Can you see yourself welcoming back to life your loved ones? What a joy it will bring all of us. You can go online to JW.ORG and find out more about this resurrection.
    ~ R&R Lopez