Donald Melvin Hardt, 68, a long time Quincy resident passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Central Washington Hospital following an accident at his home.

He was born on April 29, 1945 to Melvin and Pearl (Phillips) Hardt at Ritzville, WA.
Don started school in Marlin school district before the family moved to Quincy in 1958, he attended school in Quincy graduating in 1963 from Quincy High School.

He entered the National Guard on January 29, 1966 serving until his honorable discharge on September 28, 1971.

Following his military discharge he returned to Quincy where he was employed in the fruit industry until 2 years ago when he retired.

Don was active in the Quincy Moose Lodge and the Quincy American Legion.
He was a good friend to all will be greatly missed.

Don is survived by is sister, Miriam (Brian) Hawkins of Lynnwood, brother, Duane Hardt of Quincy, step-sister, Peggy Thompson of Yakima and step-brother, Richard Cornwell of Yakima, 5 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and great-nephews, many uncles and aunts.

A graveside inurnment service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, May 9, 2014 at the Quincy Valley Cemetery.

Please leave a memory for the family or sign their online guest book at www.scharbachs.com.
Scharbach's Columbia Funeral Chapel, Quincy, is assisting the family with arrangements.