Gail James Harmon

Dr. Gail James Harmon, 83, of Moscow, ID died Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Gritman Medical Center.

Gail was born in Chehalis, WA to Marion and Audrey (La Force) Harmon on March 23, 1943. He was baptized at Glisan Street Baptist Church in 1959. He graduated David Douglas High School in 1962, where he lettered in Track and Orchestra and held the position of photographer for the school newspaper. He attended Vancouver Bible Institute from 1962-1963, where he met his future wife, Beverly (Carlsen), to whom he was married for 49 years.

Gail enlisted in the Air Force in 1966, served in Vietnam, achieved the rank of Sergeant, was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, and was honorably discharged in 1968. From 1969-1988 he pursued higher education at Pacific Lutheran University, Rosemead Graduate School of Psychology, North American Baptist Seminary, and California Graduate School of Theology. His career included pastoral ministry, education, and real estate. He retired from appraisal work at the Washington State Department of Transportation in 2025.

Gail was outgoing, humorous, inquisitive, ambitious, generous, and reliable. He loved people, was dedicated to his family, and was committed to helping those in need. In the final years of his life, he was the primary caregiver for his sister-in-law, Janette. Most of all, he was a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and the grace of God. He wanted everyone to know that, in his own words, “If we receive Christ as God and Savior we will be resurrected to eternal life.”

Gail is survived by his sons Tim (Shelley) and Steve (Kelli) Harmon of Moscow, ID; his grandchildren Teresa, Gary, Vegas, Lia, Cole, Elvis, June, Axel, Luke, America, Aliza, and Beatrix; his great-granddaughter Vivian; and his brother Robin. He is preceded in death by his wife, Beverly; his brothers Paul and Freeman; and his parents.

Services will be held at noon, Thursday, Nov. 19, at Short’s Funeral Chapel. 

 In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to Wycliffe Bible Translators.