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Barbara Harrer's memorial service set for Saturday

Thursday, October 8, 2026

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A service to celebrate the life of Barbara Harrer, the longest-serving mayor in Washington state, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Harrah Grace Brethren Church, located at 3701 Harrah Road. The memorial service will honor Harrer, who served as mayor of Harrah, a city within Yakima County but not the city of Yakima itself, for many years.

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Barbara Harrer's memorial service set for Saturday“A service to celebrate the longtime Harrah mayor's life is set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Harrah Grace Brethren Church, 3701 Harrah Road.”
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Harrah mayor Barbara Harrer, longest-serving WA mayor, to be remembered at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harrah Grace Brethren Church.“A service to celebrate the longtime Harrah mayor's life is set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Harrah Grace Brethren Church, 3701 Harrah Road.”
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A service to celebrate the life of Barbara Harrer, the longest-serving mayor in Washington state, is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday at Harrah Grace Brethren Church, located at 3701 Harrah Road. The memorial service will honor Harrer, who served as mayor of Harrah, a city within Yakima County but not the city of Yakima itself, for many years.“A service to celebrate the longtime Harrah mayor's life is set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Harrah Grace Brethren Church, 3701 Harrah Road.”

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Longest-serving WA mayor Barbara Harrer to be remembered at service Saturday — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:00:00 -0700
A service to celebrate the longtime Harrah mayor's life is set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Harrah Grace Brethren Church, 3701 Harrah Road.
Source: https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/longest-serving-wa-mayor-barbara-harrer-to-be-remembered-at-service-saturday/article_a3e0c51a-9cf3-42e3-9dac-24fb31bedc62.html

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