Harriett Lawrence Jarvis Weidenthal of Alexandria, Virginia passed away on July 26, 2018. Harriett was born on October 8, 1933 in Yonkers, NY to the late Embree and Dorothy Jarvis. She graduated from Gorton High School in Yonkers and from Southern Seminary and Junior College in Buena Vista, Virginia. She was married to Carlton P. Weidenthal on April 17, 1954 in Yonkers.
Harriett was the quintessential Army wife supporting her husband in his career and her children through many relocations stateside and overseas. She had a passion for entertaining and was known for her grace and charm. Harriett was a loving wife, a devoted mother, an uplifting friend to many, and will be sorely missed.
Harriett was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Brigadier General (retired) Carlton P. Weidenthal and by her cherished sister, Nancy Jarvis Posey.
Harriett is survived by her three children, Kurt Weidenthal II (Susan) of Madison, AL; Corinne Weidenthal (David Smith) of Alexandria, VA; and Carol Weidenthal of Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Katrina Mathias (Dustin) of Madison, AL; Kurt Weidenthal III of Birmingham, AL, Brandy Weidenthal of Ocala, FL; Derek Weidenthal (Caitlin) of Bisbee, AZ; Chad Smith of Durham, NC; two great-grandchildren, Skylar and Lyra; nephew Ted Posey of Gardendale, AL (Peggy); and her sister-in-law, Carol Boyd of Cleveland, OH.
She will be interred at the Arlington National Cemetery following a memorial service at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Caring, Halquist Memorial Inpatient Center, 4715 15th Street North, Arlington, VA 22205 or www.capitalcaring.org, which is a hospice and palliative care organization that cared so compassionately for her and her family.
I was lucky to have lived across the street from “Mrs. Weidenthal” and her family in Oxon Hill, Maryland in the 60’s when our military Army/Marine families happened to be stationed in the area. My father was a Marine and in Vietnam Nam for much of the drama, but my mother soldiered on through with 5 kids. Mrs. Weidenthal was a wonderful support for my mother during that time. I was the middle child and had broken my leg and was home schooled for the entire third grade (unheard of in the 60’s). I spent many afternoons with Mrs. Weidenthal while my mother was busy. Corinne and Carol were my best buddies. I will always remember Mrs. Weidenthal for her gracious hospitality and her patience playing along with us three.
We offer our sincere condolences to the family of Harriett Weidenthal.
In the early years of our friendship with Corinne and Dave, Harriett was called on for babysitting duties with Chad and Kris. She performed admirably and did not let them get over on her, no matter how hard they tried to convince her to get them a turtle or gecko.
In the years that followed, we enjoyed many holiday dinners and special occasions with Harriett and her family.
Harriett was a gracious and caring woman. She will be missed.