Dr. Harry W. Hargett

Dr. Harry Hargett (1950-2014) WATERLOO- Dr. Harry Hargett, 64, of Waterloo, died Monday, August 18, 2014, at Covenant Medical Center. Dr. Hargett was born February 20, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, son of Harry Madison and Nora Lee Shook Hargett. He married Cathy Finley on September 13, 1986. He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1973. He owned and operated the Spine Injury and Pain Center in Spirit Lake for twenty years, and was elected President of the Iowa Chiropractic Association from 1985 to 1986. Survived by: a daughter, Madison Hargett of Cedar Falls; and a son, Harrison Hargett of Cedar Falls. Preceded in death by: his parents. Family Directed Memorial Services: 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Atrium of Prairie Lakes Technology Park (1025 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls Industrial Park), with visitation and reception following the service. Memorials may be directed to the family. Harry was a loving father and a friend to all. He always loved helping people and would do anything for them even if it meant sacrificing his own time and energy. Harry lived a very fulfilling and successful life and accomplished more things than most experience in a lifetime. Professionally, Harry went into practice with Dr. Meylor upon graduating from Palmer College in 1973. After working with Dr. Meylor, he went into a joint practice with Larry Dickson for several years and around 1981 opened Hargett Chiropractic in Milford and Sibley Iowa. Harry then opened the Spine Injury and Pain Center in Spirit Lake, Iowa where he eventually retired in 2004. Harry was always a very passionate and adventurous person. His sense of adventure led him to obtain his pilot’s license at age 17. Later in life, Harry helped organize and became a member of the Okoboji Underwater Search and Rescue Team and was a volunteer Fire Fighter with the Okoboji Fire Department. He loved scuba diving and enjoyed traveling to various destinations like the Caribbean, Lake Michigan and of course, Lake Okoboji. Harry also had a passion for cars that led him to buy a 1966 Pontiac GTO at the age of 16 after his father’s passing. Shortly after at age 18, he bought a Red, 1968 T-Top Corvette and in college purchased his 1972 Orange Porsche. Harry also owned a blue Mercedes Benz during the 1980’s. His car days soon came to an abrupt end when his children Madison and Harrison came along and he found a Mini Van parked in the garage. His passion however returned as his children got older and he acquired a 1998 Harley Davidson. Harry ended up customizing it and was later featured in one of his favorite magazines. Madison and Harrison will miss their father dearly. They will always remember his quirky sense of humor, his support to do great things and his unconditional love.

Dr. Harry W. Hargett

February 20, 1950 - August 18, 2014