William Henry HARBOLD Born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1921, died in Seattle February 16, 2008. He was a Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Whitman College where he taught for 13 years. He previously had taught at the University of Washington for 20 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and then earned his B.A. at Penn State and his PhD at Harvard University. Prof. Harbold was a Fullbright Scholar, co-author of a widely used college text book, Modern Government, an Editor of The Western Political Quarterly and served as President of the Pacific Northwest Political Science Association. He was also a Danforth Fellow. For several years after retiring, he had a studio in Pioneer Square where he worked on the conservation and restoration of works of art on paper. He loved playing golf, listening to classical music, and sipping his favorite single-malt scotch, Laphroaig. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Jo; a daughter, Ellen Ostheller, son-in-law David and two granddaughters, Mariah and Molly Ostheller, all of Spokane; his sister, Carol Barnett and brother-in-law Charles of Colorado Springs; and several nieces and nephews. Entrusted to the care of People??s Memorial Funeral Coop. At his request there will be no service. Remembrances may be sent to: Providence Hospice of Seattle Foundation, 425 Pontius Ave N, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98109; Plymouth Housing Group, 2113 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121; Or any charity of your choice. Published in print on 2/20/2008. Seattle Times