William Earl (Bill) Harris Jr. [43496535] and Norma Wakeley Lopez [43496630]
Husband William Earl (Bill) Harris Jr. [11786] [43496535]
Born: 8 Nov 1919 - Frederick, Tillman County, OK Christened: Died: 17 Oct 2008 - Novato, Marin County, CA Buried: - Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, San Rafael, Marin County, CA
Father: William Earl Harris [11776] (1895-1967) Mother: Orpha Antonia Hazel Garvin [11782] (1895-1979)
Marriage: 1 Dec 1946 - Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Sausalito, CA [MRIN:7674]
Wife Norma Wakeley Lopez [23377] [43496630]
Born: 8 Dec 1928 - Manila, Philippines Christened: Died: 2 Mar 2001 - Novato, Marin County, CA Buried: - Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, San Rafael, Marin County, CA
Children
1 M William (Bill) Earl Harris III [24347]
Born: 1948 Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Teresa ? [24348] ( - ) Marr: [MRIN:8029]
2 F Susan Harris [24352]
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Bruce Burton [24353] ( - ) Marr: [MRIN:8031]
3 F Linda Harris [24354]
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
4 M Phillip Harris [24349]
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
5 M John Harris [24350]
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Carolyn ? [24351] ( - ) Marr: [MRIN:8030]
6 F Nancy Harris [24357]
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: ? Street [24358] ( - ) Marr: [MRIN:8033]
7 F Evelyn Dawn (Evey) Harris [24355]
Born: 1952 Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Phillip (Phil) Buell [24356] ( - ) Marr: [MRIN:8032]
General Notes: Husband - William Earl (Bill) Harris Jr. [43496535]
FTM BIRT: RIN MH:IF21874
given names from Glenn Gohr
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Birth: Nov. 8, 1919
Frederick
Tillman County
Oklahoma, USA
Death: Oct. 17, 2008
Novato
Marin County
California, USA
William E. Harris Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on October 17, 2008 at the age of 88 years. He is survived and will be lovingly remembered by his sons: William (Teresa) Harris, Phillip Harris, John (Carolyn) Harris and his daughters: Susan (Bruce) Burton, Linda Harris, Evelyn (Phil) Buell, and Nancy Street, 15 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters Hazel Gohr, Ruby Jean Barber and Betty Lou Waterman and brothers J.D. Harris and John P. Harris. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Norma of 54 years, his parents Earl and Orpha Harris, his sister Lucile Semadeni and brother Thurman Harris. Born in Frederick, OK, Bill grew up in Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado. He graduated from Dove Creek High School in 1938, and attended Fort Lewis College, Hesperus, CO. In October 1941, Bill was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served in the Sixth Ranger Battalion in New Guinea and the Philippine Islands, where he met his future wife, Norma Lopez. Bill was mustered out of the Army, November 6, 1945. On December 1st, 1946, Bill and Norma were married at Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Sausalito. Bill worked for Western Electric and Standard Stations before settling into his 32 year career at Pacific Telephone and Telegraph. Bill and Norma lived in Novato 53 years, where they raised their seven children and were active in the community. Bill was a member of VFW, Novato Seniors. Bill was active in the Lynwood School PTA, where he served two years as president, planted trees in the school yard, played volleyball and volunteered for many activities. He served as assistant Webelos leader with the Boy Scouts, was a member of the Monte Maria Improvement Club, volunteered at Pleasant Care Nursing Home, and entertained at other area nursing homes. His oldest son, Bill, recalled that our dad was a man who led his family with love through all the ups and downs. Our mother always held Dad up as an example of fatherhood, equating him with her own beloved father. Visitation will be at Keaton's Mortuary, Novato on Tuesday, October 21st from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be celebrated at Keaton Mortuary, Novato on Wednesday, October 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. Private interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. If friends so desire memorial tributes may be made directly to Margaret Todd Senior Center in Novato.
(Marin Independent Journal 10/21/2008)
Family links:
Parents:
William Earl Harris (1895 - 1967)
Orpha Antonia Hazel Garvin Harris (1895 - 1979)
Spouse:
Norma Wakeley Lopez Harris (1928 - 2001)
Siblings:
Lucile Elmyra Harris Semadeni (1917 - 1996)*
William Earl Harris (1919 - 2008)
James David Harris (1923 - 2012)*
Ruby Jean Harris Barber (1925 - 2015)*
Betty Lou Harris Waterman (1926 - 2015)*
John Pyron Harris (1931 - 2015)*
Orvil Thurman Harris (1935 - 2008)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery
San Rafael
Marin County
California, USA
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Record added: Oct 24, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 43496535
General Notes: Wife - Norma Wakeley Lopez [43496630]
from Glenn Gohr
from Gary Woolverton
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Birth: Dec. 8, 1928
Manila, Philippines
Death: Mar. 2, 2001
Novato
Marin County
California, USA
Passed away peacefully on March 2, 2001 after a long-term illness. She will be dearly missed by her husband Bill Harris of Novato; her sons, Bill Harris and wife Teresa of Napa; Phillip Harris of San Rafael; John Harris and wife Carolyn of Elk Grove; daughters, Susan Burton and husband Bruce of Portland, OR; Linda Harris of Fairfax; Evelyn Buell and husband Phillip of Aloha, OR; Nancy Street of La Mesa, CA; her 15 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter; her brothers, Jaime Lopez of Novato; Joaquin Lopez of Oregon City, OR; Mario Lopez of Corte Madera and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A native of Manila, Philippines, age 72 years.
She was a Grand Regent of Catholic Daughters and currently the District Deputy of Catholic Daughters, past president of V.F.W. Auxiliary, past president of P.T.A., past president of local Grandmother's Club and a member of Novato Senior Citizens.
Friends and family are invited to visit from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 5 with a vigil being recited at 7:30 p.m. at Keaton's Redwood Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated on March 6 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Memorial contributions are preferred to St. Anthony's Catholic Church or Novato Senior Citizens.
Family links:
Parents:
Flora Natalie Wakeley Lopez (1905 - 1988)
Spouse:
William Earl Harris (1919 - 2008)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery
San Rafael
Marin County
California, USA
Created by: Family Finder
Record added: Oct 24, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 43496630
Notes: Marriage
from Gary Woolverton
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=43496535