Michael "Mike" Harris

MIKE HARRIS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Michael Dean “Mike” Harris, 48, of Idaho Falls, passed away March 13, 2006, at Life Care Center of complications from an accident five years ago. He was born May 24, 1957, in Reno, Nevada, to Larry Dean Harris and Beverly Morrow Harris. He grew up in Holland, Thailand, and South Africa, where he attended schools. He moved to Laramie, Wyoming, when he was a teenager, and graduated from Laramie High School. He married Linda Lee Johnson July 14, 1977, and they were later divorced. He married Carolyn Sommers November 28, 1998, and they were later divorced. He worked in construction, building log homes and furniture, and owned a sawmill in Island Park until his accident in 2001, when he became disabled. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and having a good time with his friends. Surviving are: Son: Jesse Harris of Island Park, ID Son: Dalton Harris of Island Park, ID Son: Colter Johnson of Ririe, ID Father: Larry (Wilma) Harris of Florida Mother: Beverly Harris of Rapid City, SD Brother: J. B. (Kathy) Harris of Ririe, ID Sister: Mary Harris of Rapid City, SD He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lee & Pearl Harris, and Floyd & Mary Morrow. Private Family Services will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ----------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Annalie Williams (annalie@friedland.co.za) It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing away of Mike, and I would like to use this opportunity to send my sincere condolences to his family. I came to Island Park a few weeks after his accident, so I never knew him personally. But through his friends and family, and through the beautiful furniture he made, he became almost like a friend. My prayers are with you all. No person is ever truly alone. Those who live no more, Whom we loved, Echo still within our thoughts, Our words, our hearts. And what they did And who they were Becomes a part of all that we are, Forever. (Poem by Richard Fife) From Annalie Williams Pretoria, South Africa