John Raymond Harmon, of McCoy, CO passed away, on November 27, 2018. He was 64 years old.

John is survived by his children, Emmylou Harmon of Kremmling, CO and Sunshine Harmon (Brian Mathews) of Mead, CO; his four grandchildren Lily and John Butler and Ellie and Finn Mathews; and his five siblings Ira Harmon (Susan), Mary Dailor (Dan), Daniel Harmon (Donna), Linda Hendry (John), and Theodore Harmon (Lisa).   Nineteen nieces and nephews and tons of other close family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ida and M. McPherson (Mac) Harmon of LeRoy, NY.

John was born on March 6, 1954 in Batavia, NY to Ida and Mac Harmon, he was the third of six children. He was raised on the family dairy farm in LeRoy, NY and loved the farm.  He had many accomplishments as a young man, such as, president of his class, all American football player, and earned a football scholarship to Bowling Green University.  He married his high school sweetheart in 1975 in Clifton, NY.  They had two children and later divorced.  John moved to Oak Creek in 1975 and his family followed.

For the next thirty years, John would work in construction for his business, the Carpenters Union, TIC, TDC, Odyssey Controls, and many more.  His job took him many places like California, South Dakota, New York, and Taiwan.  Regardless of his job he had one true passion and that was farming.  He loved to work hard, take care of animals, and grow crops.

Besides farming his other passions included sports (football/baseball), hunting/fishing, story telling, and his family. He played on the Rogue Rangers softball, baseball, rugby, and football teams, some into his late 50's. John not only love to play sports, he also loved watching his kids, grandkids, and nieces/nephews play sports.  He brought positivity to all games and players regardless of which team they played on. John loved listening to music, attended many Boogie nights, and could often be seen dancing all night long. His stories will live on forever for those that have heard them or lived them.

In recent years, John sold organic vegetables to different local businesses, encouraged his grandkids in all their activities (4-H, sports, dance), and helped both his daughters with anything they needed from building/maintenance to watching animals and kids.

John passed away peacefully in his sleep in a warm teepee, cuddling his cats, and watching his beloved western movies . He always said, "It's your story, tell it like you want." He lived his life on his own terms and always told the most entertaining stories. He was always his own person. This is how he always wanted the end to be. John was known by many names, John, Dad, Grandpa, John Boy, Juan, brother, son, Johnny Baby, Uncle Johnny, the big green monster or boogie man, and we are sure other names.  Whoever you knew him as, his gentle soul, kind heart, and generosity will be missed. He was the best grandpa and loved his grandchildren with all his heart.

John's celebration of life is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. on December 8, 2018 at the Colorado Bar in Oak Creek. All are welcome to attend and celebrate John's life.  Please bring a dish to pass and pulled pork will be provided. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Routt County Humane Society PO Box 772080 Steamboat Springs, CO 80487.