Nick Alan Harding

Nick Alan Harding, 40, of Cedar Falls passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Mercy One/Covenant Medical Center of Waterloo.  He and his twin brother, Neil, were born prematurely on January 15, 1979, in Waterloo, Iowa, sons of Connie (Sander) and Steve Harding.  Neil passed away at seven days of age.  Nick attended schools in Cedar Falls and Ottumwa graduating from River Hills in 2000.  Though his life was filled with challenges resulting from his premature birth, Nick was an integral and loving member of his family and community.  He gave so much to everyone whose lives he touched and continues to do so after his death, through his anatomical donations.

Nick was preceded in death by his brother, Neil Harding; his grandfather, Jerry Harding; his step-father, Dennis Peters; his step-grandfathers, Wilbert Peters and Joseph Drew; and an uncle, Chris Charron. He is survived by his mother, Connie Peters of Cedar Falls; his father, Steve (Jane) Harding of Crossville, TN; his brother, Josh Harding of Cedar Falls; his step-siblings: Jay (Lani) Craig of VanMeter; Stuart (Courtney) Craig of Cedar Falls; Natalie (DJ) Deery of Cedar Falls; and Brooke (Alexander) Hottle of Waterloo; his grandparents: Faye Harding of Pella and Bill & Marge Sander of Cedar Falls; his step-grandmothers, Darlene Peters of Readlyn and Kay Drew of Cedar Falls; his aunts and uncles:  Thomas (Nola) Harding of Knoxville, IA; Judith (Kevin) Moon of New Richmond, WI; Jan Charron of Carlisle, IA; and Michael Harding of Des Moines; step-aunts and uncles: Dave (Mary) Peters of Janesville; Marv (Diane) Peters of Ely; and Jim (Lois) Peters of Readlyn; Carol (Norm) Menefee of Cedar Falls and Audrey (Larry) Norte of Pine Island, MN, James Drew of Pasadena, CA and JoAnn (John) Sheahy of Aurora, CO; and many friends, extended family members and caretakers at Comprehensive Systems.

Nick's memorial service will be held at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 6:00 pm with a visitation from 4-6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests teddy bears which will be donated to various organizations that serve children. Memorials may be directed to the Nick Harding Memorial Fund c/o Connie Peters or Steve Harding. Condolences may be left at www.DahlFuneralHome.com .

Nick's brother Josh remembers, "His genuine purity and spirit remain unmatched.  Nick's contagious smile and boisterous laugh had the ability to, not only change your day, but improve your outlook.  Though our hearts are heavy, they are full knowing Nick's spirit will live long in others.  Thank you for allowing Nick to share his gift.