James William Harris

Tremonton, UT ? James William Bill Harris, 94, passed away June 25, 2009 at home. He was born May 26, 1915 in Burley, ID to James Franklin and Lottie Bell Phillips Harris. Following the death of his mother, his father married Inez Babbit when Bill was five years of age. Bill was an Army Veteran. Bill married his sweetheart, Barbara Cummins August 9, 1941 in Rupert, ID, their 68 years went by quickly. Barbara and Bill?s marriage was solemnized July 8, 1954 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Bill and Barbara moved to Hawthorne, NV where Bill worked at the Navel Ammunition Depot for 30 years. They were blessed with two sons, James Dennis Harris and Mark Steven Harris. Bill served many positions in the LDS church. Bill loved fishing and cared for two parks and the cemetery while working at the Navel Base. Bill and Barbara moved to Tremonton June 21, 1979 where Bill helped Mark Wood pick apples, and helped John Garfield and Manuel Misrasi plant and pick tomatoes. At the age of 85, he retired to work in his yard and garden. He loved sitting on the patio enjoying his lovely yard. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara; his son, James Dennis Tamara Harris, Provo, UT; a daughter-in-law, Amy DeMille; grandchildren: TeAhna Moyer, James Dustin Harris, TaNaya Harris, and Corey Steven Harris. He is also survived by two brothers; Wayne and Paul Harris and two sisters; Shirley James and Edith Day. He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Steven Harris; granddaughters: TaLeah Harris and Sarah Danielle Harris and five brothers and five sisters. A funeral service will be held Monday, June 29, 2009 11:00 a.m. at Tremonton Stake Center, 660 North 300 East, Tremonton. Family and friends may call Sunday, June 28, 2009 from 4:00 -6:00 p.m. at Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home, 111 North 100 East, Tremonton and Monday 9:15-10:40 a.m. at the church. Interment will be at the Tremonton Riverview Cemetery where military honors will be accorded.