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LaVerna Caroline Bolton Harmier, formerly of Dufur, Oregon, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2026, at the age of 106. Born to Guy and Violet (Benedict) Bolton on Aug. 21, 1920, in Wrentham, Oregon, she was cherished by family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
After graduation from Dufur High School in 1938, she attended Oregon Normal School in Monmouth, Oregon (later known as Oregon College of Education and now Western Oregon University), where she obtained a teaching certificate. In January 1941 she began her 37-year teaching career. Her first school was Culver, followed by Sutherlin, Mosier, Gothenburg (Nebraska), Wolf Run, and finally in Dufur where she taught for 29 years from 1953-1982.
On June 7, 1945, she married Ronald Harmier and remained so for 52 years until his death in 1997.
LaVerna is survived by her son, Gary (Cory); daughter, Laurel (Randy) Slatt; grandchildren, Jenny (Jeff) Reichlein, Katie Williams, and Alexander Harmier; great-grandchildren Jordan Reichlein, Julia Reichlein, Olivia Williams and Harper Williams. She was preceded in death by her son, Guy; her husband, Ronald; and her brother, Hollis Bolton.
A service celebrating LaVerna’s life will be held on Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. at Dufur Christian Church. LaVerna’s memory will remain a source of comfort and inspiration to all who loved her.
Columbia Gorge News, Nov. 11, 2026
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