Harbans Singh Takhar

Harbans Singh Takhar passed away August 3, 2016 peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born August 8, 1926 in Samrai, (Jullundur) Punjab, India at his mother's home. His first home was at Shankar (Jullundur) Punjab, India from 1926 - 1954, then Wolverhampton, England from 1954-1957, then back to Shankar from 1957 - 1961, then back to Wolverhampton from 1961 - 1978 and then Yuba City and Rocklin, CA from 1978 - 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lashman S. Takhar and Beant Kaur and sister Mohinder K. Grewal. He is survived by his wife, Rajinder K; sister Harbans K. Sanghera of Richmond, BC, Canada; children, Amarjit S. Takhar (Kulbir) of Ventura, CA, Baljeet K. Uppal (Resham) of Rocklin, CA, Kamaljit K. Johl (late Parminder) of Surrey, BC, Canada, Ajit K. Deol (Baljinder) of Roseville, CA and Manjit S. Takhar (Mandeep) of Rocklin, CA; 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He came from a good, loving family and lived well. He had great life principles and helped many people. He loved sports and enjoyed life. He was loved by friends and relatives. May he rest in peace in God's home. Services will be held Tuesday, August 9, 2016 from 10am-12pm at Ullrey Memorial Chapel. Followed by Prayer Services at Sikh Temple, Tierra Buena Road, Yuba City.