Orvan A. Harper Dear Son of the late Vernon and Ruby Harper of Maplewood, MO Loving Father of Cindy (Jack) Dayton of Juneau, AK; Susie (Butch) South of Washington, MO and Vernon Harper of Washington, MO and Step-Father to Larry Drake II Cherished Grandfather of Larry Drake III, Corey Dayton, Meagan Dayton, Alex South and Vernon Argie Harper III and Step-Grandfather to Kirk Patrick Ayers Great-Grandfather of Lilly Dayton Brooklynn Dayton, Londynn Dayton, Zeke Harper, Felix Harper and the late Declan Dayton Dear Brother of Onis ( the late Judy) Harper, the late Wendell Harper, the late Alvina Bangs, the late Clovene (Jim) Crowley Dear Friend to Marilyn Mattick Orvan was a member of the Army, Navy and National Guard and Yesterday's Cruisers Car Club Dad was such a good man, father and friend. He lived a life that many would say was adventurous and colorful. From riding the rails and jumping trains in his younger days to becoming the king of his castle on a 17 acre farm with all kinds of live stock, a garden and his family by his side. He helped build and design the navigational system for the Gemini mission, he was a carpenter, a hair dresser and a heavy equipment operator to mention just a few but most of all he wanted to be a COWBOY like his big brother Wendell. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed by all. Military Honors will take place at the cemetery