Harbordt, Mary Lydia Shumard 
  	
Mary Lydia Shumard Harbordt passed away peacefully 
Saturday morning, February 3, 2007, in Longview, 
Texas. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. 
Friday, February 9, 2007, at Rosewood Park Cemetery, 
under the direction of Rader Funeral Home of Longview, 
with Pastor Jeff Roadcap officiating. Mrs. Harbordt 
was born April 16, 1918, in Boerne, Texas, to parents, 
Malnor A. and Roberta S. Shumard. She enjoyed horseback 
riding on their Hill Country ranch and painted lovely 
bluebonnet landscapes in her later years. She married 
Charles Harbordt on July 27, 1940. After service during 
World War II, Mr. Harbordt returned to ExxonMobil and 
retired after 42 years. Mr. and Mrs. Harbordt lived most 
of their married life in East Texas, where they raised 
their two children. A family pet dog was always close by 
for companionship and comfort. Mrs. Harbordt's hobbies 
included playing bridge, fishing for big bass, traveling 
and oil painting. She was an active member of the 
Episcopal Church, DAR and the National Society of 
Colonial Dames of America. Mrs. Harbordt was preceded in 
death by her husband of 64 years, Charles Harbordt; and 
her brother, Malnor A. Shumard III. She is survived by 
her son, Charles Harbordt and his wife, Jackie Ward 
Harbordt, of Lufkin, Texas; daughter, Roberta A. Harbordt 
Goodrich and husband, William G. Goodrich, of Longview, 
Texas; grandchildren, Katherine Studer and husband, James, 
Julie Whitworth, Michelle Yarborough and Heather Murphy 
and husband, James; six great-grandchildren; one 
great-great-grandchild; and sister, Roberta S. Shumard. 
The family of Mrs. Harbordt wishes to thank special 
caregivers, Alicia "Lesa," Constance, Brenda, Gladys, 
Jackie and Demeatrice who wholeheartedly gave their love 
and provided daily comfort. The kindness and care given 
by Lifecare Hospice in recent months will always be 
remembered. The family requests memorial donations be 
given, in lieu of flowers, to Lifecare Hospice of Longview, 
The Alzheimer's Foundation or Hiway 80 Rescue Mission in 
Longview. A memorial guestbook may be signed at 
www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 2/8/2007.