Herbert Harjo

Herbert N. “Hap” Harjo, 73 Herbert N. “Hap” Harjo, a Seminole county resident passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 73. Hap was born, January 1, 1939 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to parents, William Bill Harjo and Bessie (Ceasar) Harjo. Hap graduated from New Lima High School and Haskell Indian Jr. College, Lawrence, Kansas and he also attended the University of Oklahoma. He retired from Lucent Technologies of Oklahoma City, where he was a printer. Hap was known in the state for playing Men’s Indian Fast Pitch Softball and bowling in Indian leagues. Hap married Susie (Walker) Harjo on June 27, 2009 in Wewoka, Oklahoma. Hap was a member and ordained elder of the Hilltop Indian Presbyterian Church, he served on the Seminole Nation General Council Representative for the Ocese Band, served on several Seminole Nation boards and commissions. He recently received special recognition by the General Council for his dedication and service to the members of the Seminole Nation. He is survived by his wife, Susie of the home; three sons: Michael Harjo of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Brian Watson of Norman, Oklahoma, Bronson Harjo of Okemah, Oklahoma, one daughter Felicia Harjo of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is also survived by one granddaughter, one sister, Ruth Jane Reschke of Wewoka, Oklahomak. Other survivors include brother-in-law, Sam Johnson and a host of nephews, nieces and two lifelong friends; Larry Spybuck and Leon Lusty. Hap was preceded in death by his parents; Bill and Bessie Harjo and one sister; Lucille Johnson. Wake service will be held 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole, Oklahoma. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Tekvpvchee Methodist Church of Holdenville, Oklahoma with Rev. Paul Fixico officiating. Burial will take place at the Harjo Family Cemetery, Wewoka, Oklahoma. Casket bearers are: Larry Spybuck, Leon Lusty, Terry Spencer, Curtis Kinney, Harry Walker, Jeff Harjo. Honorary bears are his nephews: Sonny Johnson, Eddie Johnson, Mark Johnson, Chuck Johnson and Wendell Reschke.   Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Seminole, Oklahoma. Funeral Information: May 2, 2012, 2:00 PM Tekvpvchee Methodist Church located at Holdenville, Holdenville, OK 74848