George Harris

GEORGE A. HARRIS RIGBY, ID --George Alexander Harris, 93, of Rigby, passed away September 17, 2008, at Homestead Assisted Living Center in Rigby. He was born August 25, 1915 in Grace, Idaho to Frank Albert Harris and Luby Patrina Nelson Harris. He married June Panting on May 23, 1941 in Pocatello, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on October 14, 1967. June died July 23, 2006. He lived in Cleveland, Idaho, for 30 years, Victor, and Idaho Falls for 53 years. He lived in Rigby for the past two years at the Homestead Assisted Living Center. He worked as a farmer, truck driver and a mechanic for Hart’s Bakery, Snake River Equipment, and retired from Western General Dairies as their diesel mechanic. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in various callings. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, gardening, and working at the Idaho Falls Temple. He is survived by: Daughter, Sharon Laird of Rigby; Son: Brent George (Paula) Harris of Rexburg; Sister, Martha Hansen of Corona, California 7 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, a son Jeff, and a son- in- law, Edward Laird, four brothers and two sisters. Funeral Services will held be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 22, 2008, at the Idaho Falls LDS Parkwood Ward, 395 - 2nd Street, with Bishop John Dunn of the Garfield LDS 5th Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Monday from 10. until 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Clark Bell cmjolley@aol.com Dear Harris Family, We wish to express our heart felt sympathy at George's passing and to let you know how much both he and June ment to Dad and Mom. They were really good to them. Dad would like to attend the services but at 96 he is just too frail to do much any more.We are sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Clark Bell and Myrna Jolley Tamara Nielson Boyle momsfreetime07@msn.com Sorry to hear that your dad had passed away. When I was at the Homestead last he was doing about the same. Pretty well it seemed. I was happy to have gotten to know him and you, Sharon & Brent, again while Mom was at Homestead. It seemed kind of ironic that he and mom would end up at the same facility in the end. I was unable to attend the funeral. My thoughts are with you as you work through this step of your life. We are now orphans here on earth. The folks are probably visiting together on the other side. Love, Tamara