Tena Bakker Harriman
Died: Mar 3, 2013
Tena Bakker Harriman - 86, a lifelong resident of Hackettstown, N.J., passed into God's Kingdom on Sunday, 3-3-13 at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center.
Born in Friesland, Netherlands on August 29, 1926, Tena was the daughter of the late Samuel & Gertrude Dykstra Bakker. Her family moved to the United States in 1927 and established the Bakker Farmstead in Hackettstown.
Employed by Fieldler's Reality of Hackettstown, Tena retired many years ago as a secretary. A pillar of faith, the rock of her family, a loving and selfless servant. Beautiful to the core, a tireless worker, a sincere listener, a guiding light to all and a Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by two sisters, Cornelia (Katy) Groover and Shirley Baldwin of Hackettstown, NJ. One brother, Raymond Bakker of California, scores of nieces and nephew's and three loving children; Ted Palko of Ocala, Fla. and his wife Sherry, Kathy Palko of Hackettstown, N.J. and Mike Palko and his wife Patty of Hackettstown, Eleven Grandchildren and five Great-Grandchildren including Corinne Elizabeth King born March 1, 2013.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Frank Palko in 1979 and her second husband, Warren Harriman in 2010, One brother, Dave Bakker and two sisters, Ann Sharland and Rena Gulick.
Viewing hours will be on Wednesday, 3-6-13 from 4 to 7pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J.07840. Funeral Services will take place at 11am on Thursday, 3-7-13 at the Hackettstown Baptist Church, Rte 517, Hackettstown, N.J. 07840. Interment will be in the Union Cemetery, Hackettstown. Those considering donations in Lieu of flowers are asked to please consider giving to the church in Mrs. Harriman's name. online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.
She has now joined her sorely missed and beloved husband, Warren Harriman. Their faith has brought them together again and they are dancing without pain....
Born in Friesland, Netherlands on August 29, 1926, Tena was the daughter of the late Samuel & Gertrude Dykstra Bakker. Her family moved to the United States in 1927 and established the Bakker Farmstead in Hackettstown.
Employed by Fieldler's Reality of Hackettstown, Tena retired many years ago as a secretary. A pillar of faith, the rock of her family, a loving and selfless servant. Beautiful to the core, a tireless worker, a sincere listener, a guiding light to all and a Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by two sisters, Cornelia (Katy) Groover and Shirley Baldwin of Hackettstown, NJ. One brother, Raymond Bakker of California, scores of nieces and nephew's and three loving children; Ted Palko of Ocala, Fla. and his wife Sherry, Kathy Palko of Hackettstown, N.J. and Mike Palko and his wife Patty of Hackettstown, Eleven Grandchildren and five Great-Grandchildren including Corinne Elizabeth King born March 1, 2013.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Frank Palko in 1979 and her second husband, Warren Harriman in 2010, One brother, Dave Bakker and two sisters, Ann Sharland and Rena Gulick.
Viewing hours will be on Wednesday, 3-6-13 from 4 to 7pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, N.J.07840. Funeral Services will take place at 11am on Thursday, 3-7-13 at the Hackettstown Baptist Church, Rte 517, Hackettstown, N.J. 07840. Interment will be in the Union Cemetery, Hackettstown. Those considering donations in Lieu of flowers are asked to please consider giving to the church in Mrs. Harriman's name. online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.
She has now joined her sorely missed and beloved husband, Warren Harriman. Their faith has brought them together again and they are dancing without pain....
Condolences:
Lee McConnell
#14
March 14th, 2013 12:50 pm
Dear Mike,Patty,Kathy,Ted and families - I was saddened to receive news of your Mom's passing. She was always great to me growing up. A kind and gentle soul has a home in Heaven. Peace be with you in your time of need.
PETE & FLO SZAWALUK
#13
March 8th, 2013 12:28 pm
Very sorry to hear of your mothers passing may she rest in peace, some names and people from my past are never fogotten !
Marty and Judy O'Hora
#12
March 8th, 2013 8:19 am
Dear Mike,Patty,Kathy,Ted and all family members,our prayers and thoughts are with you.Am sure Tena is in a much greater place.God Bless!
Ted, Kathy and Mike
#11
March 7th, 2013 3:03 pm
On behalf of the Housel and Stadtler families our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Our family has many found memories of your parents. God Bless You and may He continue to comfort you and give you peace.
Linda Criswell
#10
March 6th, 2013 9:28 pm
After hearing of Tena's passing, I felt as if something beautiful had been lost to the world. She was a lovely woman - so outgoing and friendly and loved the Lord and others. She was always fun to be with. I'm praying for God's comfort and peace for you during this difficult time.
Ed Wehmeyer
#9
March 6th, 2013 12:29 pm
To Mike,Patty,Mike Jr.,James and all Family and friends,our deepest Sympathy at this difficult time. May Tena rest in Peace in the hands of our Lord.
Our Condolences,
The Wehmeyer Family
The Briggs Family
#8
March 6th, 2013 11:23 am
It is with deep sadness that we say good bye to Tena..I will always treasure the happy times she and my Dad had for 19 years..now they will be reunited once again..Love, Nancy, Don, Bob and Chris
Bob & Karin Schardt
#7
March 6th, 2013 10:30 am
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
LEW/GAIL RICHARDS AND THE RICHARDS FAMILY
#6
March 5th, 2013 3:22 pm
TED,CATHY,MIKE AND TENA'S FAMILY--SO SORRY TO READ OF THE PASSING OF YOUR MOTHER--SHE WAS A GREAT LADY AND REMEMBER GROWING UP ON WASHINGTON STREET AND THE VISITS WITH THE FAMILY--I REMEMBER OUR CONVERSATIONS WHEN SHE MARRIED WARREN AND HOW FAITHFUL AND HAPPY SHE WAS. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS AND MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN THE PALM OF HIS HAND AS YOU GO THROUGH THIS JOURNEY..
Tena Bakker Harriman
#5
March 5th, 2013 1:04 pm
Mike, Patty & Family,
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Tim & Kathy Tracey
William&Donna Welsh
#4
March 5th, 2013 11:58 am
We send to you our condolences and prayers. May she rest in peace.
Jerry DiMaio, Jr.
#3
March 5th, 2013 7:20 am
Cathy, Mike and family,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your entire family. May your mother rest in peace.
Paul & Robin Wallace Delray Beach, Florida
#2
March 4th, 2013 10:31 pm
Robin & I are saddened to hear of Mrs. Harriman's passing
We truly wish we could be there to express our Love for you all
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you
We are comforted that in Christ Jesus our Lord this parting will only be for a short time and we will see each other again
all of our Love
Paul & Robin
Geri Burk Stagg
#1
March 4th, 2013 4:23 pm
Dear Mike,Patty and Family.
My deepest sympathy to you all during this very difficult time. May our Lord keep you all close and hold your hands while you travel this difficult journey. Tena is home now at His side and smiling down on you all. She will always be in you Memories and your Hearts.
God bless you all
Geri and Family
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