Harriett Colleen Larimer

Harriett Colleen Larimer, age 83, passed away on December 20, 2025. Born on March 26, 1942, she was the daughter of Walter John Swartz and Margaret Virginia Fulkerson Swartz.

Harriett lived a life centered on family, love, and devotion to those she cared for most. Her strength, warmth, and deep commitment to her family were evident in everything she did.

She is survived by her loving life companion, Packy; her children: Rodney (Sarah) Larimer, Susie (Charlie) Salmons, Walt Larimer and Jenny (Tommy) Bozarth; along with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were a constant source of pride and joy in her life.

She is also survived by her siblings: Nellie Engle (Hiram), Vernon Swartz (Karen), Elmer Swartz (Donna), Arthur Swartz (Pam), Mary Gantala (Bill), Lilly Paisley (Terry), Ann Higgins (Paul), Charles “Mike” Swartz (Jocelyn), Thelma "Charlee" Tabler (Keith), and Randy Swartz (Daisy).

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her children, William (Gene) Larimer; her siblings John Swartz, Betty Welch, and Paul Swartz; and her beloved great-grandson, Keyan Jace Larimer.

Services will be held on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Burrell Funeral Services in Zanesville. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with the funeral service to follow immediately afterward. Burial will follow in Wesley Union Cemetery. 

Harriett will be remembered for her strength, her love for family, and the lasting impact she had on all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

BURRELL FUNERAL SERVICES is serving the family.

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