Yvonne Harris

YVONNE HARRIS Click here to view Yvonne's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Yvonne Fargo Harris was born in Idaho Falls, December 12, 1928, to B. Morton Fargo and Helena Jackson Fargo. She was married to MacKay L Harris, September 3, 1947. She and MacKay had two sons, Mack Leon and Richard Brent. Yvonne was a dedicated, loyal, loving wife and mother. She was an avid reader and would devour several books a week when time permitted. Yvonne was an accomplished musician. She was the organist and an accompanist for the First Presbyterian Church in Idaho Falls while Dr. Joseph Gulick was the minister. She also was organist for Christian churches in Costa Mesa and Newport Beach, California. She soloed in school operettas and sang for local organizations in Idaho Falls and Pocatello. Yvonne composed and directed a musical production involving 20 girls during a high school assembly. She also composed multiple music arrangements which were copywrited. Her creativity was also expressed through her love of doing needle point. She was employed by Newport-Mesa School district as an accompanist as well as a school secretary for 18 years. Yvonne served in P.T.A. and various offices over the years, including President. She was a scout den mother and enjoyed transporting a station wagon full of boys many times. Whatever Yvonne accomplished or was involved in throughout her life was done graciously and with a smile. She was loved and respected by all who knew her and spoken well of wherever she went. She is survived by her husband MacKay, of Idaho Falls Son, Mack (Catherine) of Orange County, CA; Son, Richard (Patricia) of Tulsa, OK; 4 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009, at the First Presbyterian Church, 325 Elm Street, with the Reverend Dr. Dennis Falasco officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until the service time at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Joseph and Marsha Harris Dear Uncle Mac, We love you. We are so sorry to learn of Aunt Yvonne's passing. How you must miss her. Please know we care deeply for you. With love, Joseph and Marsha Jason & Liesel Harris-Boundy jchb@sfsu.edu Dear "Unca" Mack (and other family), We've joined with our parents and siblings in expressing our condolences elsewhere and with flowers. But I just wanted to pass along this little nugget that happened this week. Our kids, Solomon (11) and Sabine (8) both love to laugh, and to notice the variations in others' laughs. Unfortunately, neither of them met Aunt Yvonne, yet they know her for her distinctive laugh! Earlier this week, Sabine overheard me breathing in and out quickly and noticeably through my nose and asked me what I was doing, trying to laugh like Aunt Yvonne? I just wanted to say I have very fond memories of her, and of her sense of humor, and of her organ playing. May God bless her and you all. Love always, Jason, Liesel, Sol, Sabine Harris-Boundy San Francisco, CA Neil nhumphrey28@gmail.com Mack, this is a hard time for you but I wanted you to know that your many friends are with you at this difficult time. Fargo was a good and valued friend from elementary school through high school. She had a lot of talent which she shared with her classmates and at churches where she helped with Sunday services. She was fun to know and had many, many friends. My condolences Mack and best wishes to you. Neil D. Humphrey Jacqueline Mitchell Last I have many happy memories of Yvonne in high school, her smile, her beautiful voice, and her personality. My sympathy to all of you. Jay Larson May God's love help you as you mourn the loss of your wife. Best wishes to you.