Catharine Harrison

Catharine Wright Harrison, 93, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away February 14, 2012, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls of heart failure. Catharine was born October 7, 1918, in Burley, Idaho, to Edgar Monroe Wright and Annie Luella Neilsen Wright. She grew up in Burley, Idaho, and moved to Logan, Utah, in high school. She graduated from Logan High School in 1936. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in child development from Utah State University. On September 18, 1940, she married Robert Bullen Harrison in Yuma, Arizona. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on December 10, 1940. Catharine taught second grade for a few years in St. Louis while her husband attended dental school. After Robert finished dental school 62 years ago, they moved to Idaho Falls. She later worked for Idaho Falls School District #91 in their Title One Program. Catharine was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. Robert passed away January 11, 1985. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in many church callings. She was a temple ordinance worker for over 20 years. Catharine served as President of the Idaho Falls Music Club, was active in the community concert series, and was a member of the Idaho Falls Symphony. She loved music, playing the flute, gardening, and cooking. Catharine is survived by her Son: James Wright (Belinda) Harrison of Cedar City, UT; Daughter, Joan (Kent) Whittington of Idaho Falls, ID, Daughter: Mary (Reed) Bowen of Idaho Falls, ID; 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a granddaughter, Grace Catharine Heinhold, and a sister, Ruth Carlisle. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2012, at the Idaho Falls LDS Home Ranch Ward, 2051 South Emerson, Idaho Falls, with Bishop Terry Orme officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the church. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2012, in the Logan City Cemetery in Logan, Utah.

Funeral Services -- Saturday

1:00 p.m. ,Saturday, February 18, 2012 Idaho Falls LDS Home Ranch Ward 2051 South Emerson Idaho Falls, ID 83404 Notes: The family will visit with friends Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the church. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21st in the Logan City Cemetery in Logan, Utah.