Harla Rae Gammonley

Harla Rae Rountree passed away suddenly November 3rd 2026. Born July 17 1938, to Harley and Lenora Rountree of Twin Falls Idaho, Harla was the oldest of 3 children.

After high school, Harla went to California and met the love of her life, James David Gammonley. They were married November 16, 1958 in Twin Falls, ID. They lived in El Segundo California, where they welcomed their daughter Kelly Jo and son James Harley, and then Huntington Beach California while Jim worked for LA Airways, and Air California, before retiring to Eagle Idaho in 1998.

In Huntington Beach, Harla completed her AA degree in Early Childhood Education and graduated from Orange Coast College. She was a preschool teacher for many years and then worked as executive secretary for the Vice Chancellor at UC Irvine.

Harla possessed a deep love of nature. From whale watching in Corona Del Mar CA, a cabin in Big Bear Lake CA, to camping along the Big Wood River near Ketchum, ID where she felt closest to God. This aligned well with the Native American spirituality and wisdom she was passionate to share. 

Harla was a tiny woman, but she lived courageously and independently, 13 years beyond Jim’s death. She had a big impact on all those that were honored to know her and her big smile. Harla believed the world would be a better place if everyone could “ follow the golden rule”.

Harla was proceeded in death by her loving parents Harley and Lenora Rountree and brother Larry Rountree and her beloved husband Jim Gammonley.

Remaining to cherish Harla’s memory include her brother Bud Rountree, children Kelly Jo (Alan)Gammonley-Arribas, James Harley(Fiona) Gammonley, her grandchildren Christopher(Karsyn) Arribas, Eryn(Ben) Rozonoyer, Bruce(Maggie) Gammonley and two delightful great granddaughters Elliot River Arribas, Ita Natalia Rozonoyer and soon to-be great grandson!

We welcome your messages and memories here and encourage everyone to honor Harla by following the Golden Rule, petting lots of dogs, and having a hot tea or coffee at Eagle Coffee and Bakery!