Lawrence "Tim" Harney

Lawrence Timothy “Tim” Harney

Tim Harney passed away October 31, 2016 at with his loving wife of 61 years at his side.  Tim was born on July 26, 1931 to Geraldine (Glynn) Harney and James Harney in St. Paul. After being orphaned at a young age, he was raised in Duluth by his uncle John Harney. Growing up, Tim was active in sports.  He played hockey for the UMD Bulldogs. He also coached youth hockey and was instrumental in building the facilities for the Woodland Hockey rinks. He continued to play an active role in the Duluth Amateur Hockey Association for most of his life.  Tim graduated from UMD in 1954. He owned an accounting firm until he sold the business and semi-retired in 1996. He continued to work part time for the firm until 2001.  After he “retired”, he continued to work out of his home preparing income taxes and providing accounting services until 2 years ago. Tim was also active in the National Guard and later Army Reserve for 32 years. He retired from the Army Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel. Tim was a lifelong member and very active at St. John’s Catholic Church. He served on numerous boards and committees. He also volunteered as an usher until a few years ago.

In 1955, Tim married Virginia (Ginny) Cayou. Together they raised 5 children. One of Tim’s favorite places was the cabin he built on Sturgeon Lake. The family spent most of the summer there when the kids were young. He taught his kids how to sail, waterski and work on building projects. He was always building, fixing and puttering around the cabin. Tim’s cabin was a retreat where multiple generations of family and friends gathered. Tim and Ginny spent long weekends there until they sold the cabin last fall.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents; brother Patrick Harney; and grandson Garrett Fichtner.

He is survived by his wife, Ginny; brother, Bill Trentor; children, Katie (Dick) Fichtner, Kevin (Mary) Harney, Tim (Stephanie) Harney, Molly Harney, and Dan (Heather Taft) Harney; grandchildren, Derek (Sarah Jensen) Fichtner, Brandon (Tarah) Fichtner, Marijah Tolo, Mia Minkenen, J.T Harney, Jordan Harney, Molly R Harney; and great grandchildren, Ian and Ally Jensen-Fichtner, Dezaray, Chase and Trent Fichtner.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11AM with visitation one-hour prior in St. John’s Catholic Church, 4230 St Johns Ave, Duluth, MN 55803.

Arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 218-727-3555.