Thomas Harris

TOM HARRIS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Thomas Richard Ernest Harris, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 21, 2010, at his home. He was born April 24, 1917, in Edinborough, Scotland, to Thomas Harries and Edith Minnie Cornish Harries. He attended Pembrokeshire Grammar School in Wales, then moved to Salt Lake City where he graduated from East High School. He continued his education by attending Bennett College in Sheffield, England and received his Associate Degree. Tom was in the British Navy for 12 years and served during World War II as a Warrant Officer. On February 22, 1941, he married Jean Reynolds in Grimsby, England. In 1947, Tom and Jean with their daughter, Sandra, moved to the United States to start over. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on September 22, 1947. He was a hospital administrator in Burley, Idaho; Rupert, Idaho; at the Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City and then at LDS (Riverview) Hospital in Idaho Falls. Tom was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many positions including Branch President, Bishop, Bishopric Counselor, and High Councilor. He also served with his wife as a missionary in the Ireland Dublin Mission. For 22 years, Tom and Jean spent their winters in Yuma, Arizona, where Tom was the Gospel Doctrine Teacher in the Yuma 6th Branch. Tom enjoyed photography, poetry, boating, teaching, was a private pilot and accomplished organist and pianist. Survivors are: Wife: Jean Harris, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Dr. Jay Martin (Trudy)Harris, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Thomas Reynolds (Cindy) Harris, Fallbrook, CA 8 Grandchildren and 16 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra Jean Harris. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the Idaho Falls LDS 31st Ward, 1165 Azalea Drive, with Bishop Richard Stewart officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28th at the North Ogden Cemetery in North Ogden, Utah. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Pamela Sanderson Metcalf pamela.metcalf@prospectmtg.com I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I have such fond memories of Mr./Brother Harris. I loved to hear him speak, play the organ, and whistle! He shared his love of photography, boating/sailing,flying, and life with me and certainly all who knew him. Please accept my/our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Pamela Sanderson Metcalf and family (Dave, Cameron, Justin, Jessica, Tyson and 6 little ones) Valerie Thompson rivers840@comcast.net May the Harris family find comfort in knowing that God is "near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves." (Psalm 34;18) He has promised to soon "swallow up death forever . . . and wipe the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25;8) Take care. Rulon and Joan Robison jjhr36@aol.com We are so sad to hear of the passing of Tom. While my husband was practicing medicine in Idaho Falls he always considered Tom to be a man of integrity and a good friend. We send our love and condolences to you, Jean, and your family. Love, Rulon and Joan Robison Steven Barnard drsteve@ida.net I am so sorry that I missed the obituary for your dad. I would have liked to have come to the viewing to see you all, my friends. Your dad was a great man with many talents. You have a heritage to be proud of as I know that you are. Steve and Linda Barnard Lori Jackson Hamm lorih@dentalselect.com I was so saddened by the news of Uncle Tom's death, I was just telling my kids and husband that it is all Uncle Tom's fault that I love motorcycles I was telling them that Uncle Tom taught me how to ride the dirt bikes on our trips to the cabin at Island Park memories I have and will always treasure in my heart. The reunion he is having now is the reward for our time on earth. My love to all of you and you are in my prayers Roger and Connie Wright Jean and family, We send our thoughts and prayers to you at this time. We enjoyed having you as neighbors for so many years. Love to each of you. Roger and Connie Wright and family Paula Blair Dr. Harris and Family, So sorry you have lost your dear father. I remember what a fine man he was as our hospital administrator so many years ago. He lived such an admirable life. May your memories of him warm your heart and comfort you. God bless you at this time of loss. Paula Blair