Harry Hartley Topping, age 78 of Tonasket, died on August 28, 2014 at his home in Tonasket. He was born June 28, 1936 in Winslow, Arizona to parents Harry Raymond Topping and Trelle Moon Topping

Harry grew up in Arizona, graduated high school in Renton, Wash. and joined the US Marines shortly afterward. Then he worked for Pacific NW Bell and married in 1963. He had many hobbies, electronics, camping, boat building and restoring automobiles. He retired in 1990 and moved to Tonasket in 1993.

Harry is survived by his wife Mary Joyce Topping; children: Hartley Allen Topping and Sarah Trelle Topping; sisters: Patricia L. Halpin, Amanda M. Berry and Geneva Trelle Topping; grandchildren: Evan Michael Topping, Kaden Andrew Topping and Meghan Grace Topping

Harry was preceded in death by one son, Michael David Topping.

No services will be held.

Bergh Funeral Service of Oroville/Tonasket in care of arrangements.