Chip "Iggy" Harding

[Cody_Harding]

Good morning. It is with a heavy heart that I am letting everyone know that my father, Chip "Iggy" Harding, passed away on Monday 21 July 2025 near his home in Cheyenne, WY. I don't know if anyone here knew, but he suffered with a blood disorder over the past 4 years. He was diagnosed with myleodisplastic syndrome in 2013, but it didn't hit him hard until about 2021. He had to receive routine blood transfusions to keep his energy levels up, initially starting with a couple pints once a month, then a couple of pints every three weeks, to 2-3 pints every two weeks before he called it quits and chose to go out on his own terms. Those "terms" were that he chose to stop the transfusions and just go to sleep. It took him a few weeks, but that's exactly what happened.

Chip lived a well-lived life. In his 81 years he was a cattle ranch kid, a college student at the University of Wyoming who majored in paleontology, a campus cop, deputy sheriff, Wyoming Highway Patrol Officer, and closed his working career finishing up working and managing one of our family ranches in Eastern Wyoming. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda, and myself, his only child.

I want to let you know that he valued each and every one of you and spoke of this forum often, especially when I started buying handguns. Please know that he enjoyed every story, conversation, and debate about all things S&W. Thank you for your friendship to him.

Sincerely,

Cody Harding

 

[old bear]

Chip and I spoke several times. He was a fun guy to speak with.
May he rest in peace

 

[old bear]

Staff can we please mark Chip as an absent comrade.

 

[Protocall_Design]

A fitting memorial to a man we all liked and respected. Thanks Cody. We would be honored to have you continue his legacy on this forum if you wish to. All the Best.

 

[old bear]

Cody, I can't give you a like for sharing such sad news. Thanks for doing so. Your dad was a Neat guy.

 

[forindooruseonly]

That is terrible news, you and your family have my condolences. His stories and comments were one of the reasons I follow this forum so closely.

 

[MetalMan]

I've always enjoyed reading Iggy's contributions to the forum and I thank you for posting this most admirable tribute to your father.

Rest in peace, "Iggy"…

 

[shell627]

Cody I can not give this a like.What I can say is you and your family have my deepest condolences.
Chip (Iggy) was a very special man.He pm me several times answering questions and pointing me in right direction.

 

[Alk8944]

Cody, In other words Chip had bone marrow cancer. If he survived four years he was extremely lucky. I lost my wife to this six years ago, only a month after being diagnosed. Her immune system was so compromised that she succumbed to septic shock.

 

[TeamPB]

Cody,
Thank You for this post. I did not personally know your father, but I have always appreciated his posts on this forum.
Condolences and Best Wishes,
Bob

 

[SS336]

I am sorry to hear this, he will be missed. Always enjoyable to read his posts.
Thanks for letting us know Cody, my condolences. May he rest in pease.

 

[woodsltc]

Sincere condolences to Cody and all of Iggy's family and loved ones.

Rest In Peace Iggy...........you will be missed. God Bless.

Don

 

[jeffrefrig]

I'm so sorry to hear that your dad passed. I didn't know him, but I know what that feels like. He seemed to have been an interesting man.

 

[jscheck]

I enjoyed his posts. Thank you for letting us know. I am sorry for your loss but glad he went out the way he wanted to.

 

[charlie sherrill]

I always enjoyed his posts and my conversations with him. We were supposed to meet at a Wyoming gun show a few years ago but I got there late and he was already gone. Another great one gone.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Sir: I enjoyed all your Dad's post........He's been there and done that...........I sincerely hope his seasonal stories posted on here will go on forever. God Bless you and your family.

 

[Mule Packer]

Your dad and I referred to each other as "the other Chip." When we set up a knife throwing target by my woodshed, he sent me a classic throwing knife. What a great guy. He is sorely missed. Rest in peace, pard.

 

[VM]

Cody, I am sorry for your loss.
Chip was a Good man and will be missed here on the Forum.
Had many dealings with him over the years and always enjoyed his posts.
R.I.P.

 

[Tom S.]

Staff can we please mark Chip as an absent comrade.

Already done.

 

[Onomea]

Cody, your father was a well known, respected, and beloved member here of long standing.

When earlier this summer we learned of his illness, and then his eventual passing, many of us posted our thoughts about him in this thread.

Thread 'About IGGY!'

Jun 9, 2025

Many years I contacted Iggy through the S&W board to see if he could help me find a place to shoot prairie dogs. He told me he had a small place near Medicine Bow & to come on out & give it a go. Small place was about 47 sections & at the time had lots of dogs! Since then we have always been in touch via text or email almost daily. I tell him about my bicycle rides & he tells me about his struggle with Leukemia! Several years ago he was given 6 months & he has lived more than six years!

Recently he has been in a hospital for 10 days or so & today in our texts he says he will soon be...

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[Truckman]

RIP......Ben

 

[Erich]

What terrible news! He was an absolute pillar of this group. Thank you for letting us know, Cody: may his memory be a blessing to all who miss him until they see him again in Glory.

 

[chuckie]

Sad news indeed, so sorry for your family's loss Cody. R.I.P. Iggy.

 

[lkabug]

Cody, like many on this forum, I never met you dad in person. But yet I knew him. He from time to time would contact me to check up on my medical issues which I so much appreciated.
He was very generous to each and every one here.
Your dad was one of a kind, he lived his life fully, his way.

 

[ColbyBruce]

I am sorry for your loss. I enjoyed his posts.

 

[mckenney99]

Cody, your dad was a unique and valued member here, who will be sorely missed. His holiday stories are a tradition here that I hope continues. My condolences to you and your family. He Was A Good Man, May He Rest In Peace.

 

[The Norseman]

I copied this from an old Thread from May
29, 2020. Iggy had a Speer Reloading Book
on his table which I bought and how we
met him.

"Iggy - Cheyenne Rifle & Pistol Club; Spring
2018. Guns Only Show (only one in the
Nation), my Son and I met you.

One thing I've learned; never judge a book
by it's cover. I'm clean cut and small. Wasn't
sure about your demeanor.

You were such a Gentleman, very
approachable, humble, and good listener
(especially to my gibberish). We talked for
awhile. I really enjoyed our visiting about
Guns and Reloading".

I always thought in the back of my mind I
would see Iggy again at the Cheyenne Gun
Show, but I unfortunately have not been
able to make it again, even though I'm
usually in Cheyenne once a month.

He will truly be missed.

 

[CajunBass]

Cody, I consider your father to be one of my many "friends I never met."

He is already missed.

Don't be a stranger.

 

[Kenna]

Loved the article about Mom and Dad being together in Sheriff office. God Bless him and family.

 

[ameridaddy]

Cody, Your Dad seemed to me the kind of guy I'd want to have my back in a tight spot, or to sit with on a porch on lazy afternoons and talk.
My like on your post wasn't for the sad news you brought, but for your thoughtfulness in sharing with us here.
May God rest his soul, and comfort you and all his family.