Dana was born January 4, 1954, in Wabash, Indiana, to the late Robert J. & Mary Patricia (Pease) Van Meter. In addition to her parents, Dana was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronnie Van Meter.
Dana is survived by her husband of 48 years, Bruce A. Harp whom she married January 30, 1972; children, Shawna & Steven Daniels of Belton, Missouri, Heather Lawson of Minot, North Dakota, Patrick Harp of Grand Haven, Michigan and MSgt. Aaron & Vanessa Harp of Croughton, England; 17 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brothers & sisters-in-law, Bob & Deb Van Meter of Troy, Ohio, Daniel Van Meter of Montana, Michael Van Meter of Kansas and Tony & Karen Van Meter of Corpus Christi, Texas; sister & brother-in-law, Vickie & Bill Tackett of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dana was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family was a very important part of Dana’s life. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Greenville, Ohio and the Relief Society of the church.
A celebration of Dana’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care 1350 North Broadway Greenville, OH 45331 or the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation P.O. Box 1848 Longmont, CO 80502. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
