Donald Harris
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Graveside services for Donald L. Harris, 83, Eudora will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday January 24, 2013 at Eudora Cemetery. He died on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Medicalodges in Eudora.
Donald was born August 22, 1929 in Blue Mound, Kansas the son of Lee Ray and Olive (Hackett) Harris.
He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. After the war he held various jobs, he owned an automotive garage in Kincaid, KS and later was the manager of a feed store in Kincaid. He then moved to Eudora and was the manager at the Farmers Elevator and retired after 23 years.
He was a life member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars. He enjoyed restoring antique tractors, gardening and especially his dog, Suzy.
He married Barbara Ross on August 1, 1953 in Ottawa, Kansas. She preceded him in death on August 28, 1996.
Survivors include a daughter, Linda (Mark) Howard of Hutchinson, KS; three sons, Michael (Janie) Harris of Eudora; Larry Harris of Topeka; Donnie (Linda) Harris of Eudora and eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Delbert R. Harris and a sister, Elvera Christine Harris.
The family will greet friends from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at the Warren-McElwain Mortuary – Eudora Chapel.
The family suggests memorials in his name to the Medicalodges Activity Fund and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Thinking of each of you during this difficult time. Miss you cousin! Thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss.
Dearest Gramps,
You will be missed, but we all know that you are still surrounded by loved ones! I will miss the good old fishing times! And seeing your face with the minow bucket! I will never forget the things we have shared! Tell grandma I love her and one day we will all be together again! I love you and will miss Everything about you! You and Duties have a good group of kids and of course grandchildren! Of course I had to say Grandchildren! Well Gramps Miss Piggy will say bye for now but I’ll see you soon and I love you!! Tell everyone that we miss them and love them too! I love you, Muah!
love you always,
Beth Ann
Sorry for lost! My prayers are with YOU!
Sorry for lost! My prayers are with YOU!
Mr Don,
It was my pleasure knowing such a man with your character and strength. The several times we visited you had me convinced of your willingness to be a fighter (or was it stuborness). Watching you lift those weights as part of your physikcal therapy I knew how strong your will was and that the man above wasnt going to mess with you anytime soon! You were always in good spirits and your humor mimics that much of mine. You arre a very likeable guy and grow easily on those around you. May God bring you and your family peace and perhaps everyone together who may be a drift. The pleasure was all mine Sir!
Mr Don,
It was my pleasure knowing such a man with your character and strength. The several times we visited you had me convinced of your willingness to be a fighter (or was it stuborness). Watching you lift those weights as part of your physikcal therapy I knew how strong your will was and that the man above wasnt going to mess with you anytime soon! You were always in good spirits and your humor mimics that much of mine. You arre a very likeable guy and grow easily on those around you. May God bring you and your family peace and perhaps everyone together who may be a drift. The pleasure was all mine Sir!
Larry, Donnie, and family; was saddened this morning when I read in the paper about “pop’s”. I enjoyed doing bizz. with him, and shooting the breeze everytime we met. He was fun to talk to about old tractors and motors.n He always had some great, and interesting stories. Remember he is now at peace with mom. God bless you folks.
TO THE FAMILY OF DONALD MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME HE WAS A GOOD MAN I,VE KNOWN HIM SINCE HIGH SCHOOL
My condolances to the family but did not know any of them. I knew him when in high school and saw a few times after that at high school reunions as we came from out-of-state to attend. Rest in Eternal Peace with the LORD.
My deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of your dear dad ( and my cousin.) He truly will be missed but he has left us all with lots of fond memories. I don’t feel up to attending the service but you’ll all be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless each of you during this difficult time. Love, Juanita
we are so sorry for your loss
We send our deepest sympathies to the family. We are sorry for your loss.
Beth… and Donald,
Wanted to let you know we’re thinking of you and are sorry for YOUR loss. Isn’t it unusual we all lost someone (Bob on Sunday, Don on Monday), their services were on the same day AND they both had military honors! Beth, thank you for sending US a message. It was greatly appreciated.
Wishing comfort to the Harris family…
Love,
Kelly, Rodney, Andrew, Adam and Pudgie