Judith Rae Hardan

“Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:2-3 Judith Rae Hardan was called to heaven on December 11, 2024 in Lynden, Washington. Loving, God-fearing, and generous, Judi often remarked “I only have a kitchen because it came with the house!” Judi was fond of travel, golf, and boasting about her grand and great-grandchildren. She had a keen intellect and loved watching the LA Dodgers. Many knew her best in her role as a travel agent. Her ability to retain and recall pertinent travel information for multiple airports and hotels was unmatched. Judi found joy in planning itineraries, traveling with her family, and attending school and sporting events for her children and grandchildren. She was incredibly proud of the fact that all her children and grandchildren had college educations. Judi was born on June 15, 1943, as her father was serving in North Africa. The eldest child of Clara (Munson) and Clarence “Pete” Long, she was raised in a hardworking Whatcom pioneer family and educated in Ferndale. She met David Lester Hardan at Ferndale High and their deep-abiding love was evident even in her last days. Once married, Judi worked as a secretary while David studied engineering at Washington State University. After graduation, Dave and Judi moved to Bakersfield, California so Dave could go to work for Shell Oil. At a Christmas party in Bakersfield, Judi offered to resign her position at Boyle Engineering so that Dave could be hired as an engineer, at the time married couples were not allowed to work together. After 47 years of dedicated service, Dave retired from Boyle Engineering (now AECOM) as a Senior Vice President in 2011. A loving but firm mother, Judi supported her children Brad and Julie in all their various activities during her “more than 50 years in Southern California.” Judi excelled at being a grandmother and affectionately continued the family tradition of referring to each of her grandchildren as “Snicklefritz”. Grandma Judi’s timeless quips and sayings will forever echo in their minds and hearts. Judi’s memory will be treasured by her husband of 62 years, David Hardan, her children Brad (Kim) Hardan and Julie (Ron) Falcone, her sister Jacquee (John) Larsen, her grandchildren Aliecea (Kellen) Postma, Haley Hardan, Cole (Jaden) Hardan, Ezekiel Falcone, Elisha Falcone, and her great-grandchildren Bransen and Brooklin Postma. In honor of Judi, a Celebration of Life will be held on December 28th at 1:00 at Rustler’s 405 Front Street Lynden, WA. A private graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Ebenezer Christian School, 9390 Guide Meridian Road, Lynden, WA 98264. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Moles-Greenacres and Woodlawn Cemetery.

Judith Rae Hardan

June 15, 1943 - December 11, 2024