Margaret D "Dee" Harju

January 9th, 1936 to October 27th, 2024

Margaret Delores “Dee” Harju, 88, of Fort Gratiot, died Sunday, October 27, 2024.

She was born January 9, 1936 in Sault Ste. Marie to the late Russell and Margaret McPherson. She married Richard D. “Dick” Harju on August 23, 1958 in Sault Ste. Marie. He preceded her in death on January 9, 2024.

Dee enjoyed bowling and golfing and was the only one in the family to get two hole in ones. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by three sons, Mark (Julie), Todd (Shelley) and Neil (Sheryl) Harju; seven grandchildren, Sarabeth (Richard) Schaaf, Olivia Boyd, Lauren (Austin Struthers), Heather Harju, Michael (Casey) Harju, Ryan Harju and Kristin (Jason) Diaz; three great grandchildren, Cameron, Natalie and Zoey Harju; sister, Dorothy Morley; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters; and a grandson-in-law, Jordan Boyd.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2024 in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Fort Gratiot Township. Dr. Joseph Baunoch will officiate.

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Arrangements are by Pollock-Randall Funeral Home. To send condolences, visit pollockrandall.com

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