William "Billy" George Harder, Jr.

William "Billy" George Harder, Jr.

William "Billy/Bill Jr." George Harder Jr., 62, died April 1, 2024, in Kahlotus, Wash.

Billy was the first child born to Bill Harder Sr. and Vivian (Hamilton) Harder, on Dec. 16, 1961. He was joined by his brothers Kurt and Eric in 1964 and 1969. The boys were raised on their family's Kahlotus wheat and cattle ranch, partaking in chores and taking on responsibilities from an early age. Billy proved his toughness in his youth getting bucked off a horse then pitch from a four-wheeler.

Never a quitter, he always got right back up and kept going, never complainin...