John Raymond Harrison

John Raymond Harrison passed away at age 49 of brain cancer at his son's home in Pullman, at 7:55 a.m. on Thursday, July 14, 2005.

John was second eldest of eleven children born to Raymond and Evelyn (McGregor) Harrison in Everett on April 3, 1956. He was raised in Soap Lake where he attended St. Rose Catholic School until 1970. John was an exceptional athlete at Soap Lake High School in both football and wrestling and went to many state championships. He also competed in both sports at a collegiate level at Columbia Basin Community College, which is where he met and married his beloved wife Connie (Bates) Harrison in 1979 and was happily married for 24 years. John pursued a career as an electrician in 1980. He had one child, Michael, in 1983. John Harrison began his employment of almost 20 years at Grant County P.U.D. in 1985. He truly enjoyed his career and all those he worked with.

John was an extremely strong, honest, and loving Christian man who lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed spending time with his family and took advantage of the time he had to go on numerous vacation trips with his wife, Connie and son, Michael. John was also a motorcycle enthusiast and rode his Honda Goldwing with his buddies every chance he got.

All those who knew and loved John will forever miss him.

John Harrison is survived by his son, Michael Harrison of Pullman; his loving parents Raymond and Evelyn Harrison of Soap Lake; his two sisters: Teresa Harrison (Mike) of Berkeley, Calif. and Grace (Bart Steiner) of Edmonds; seven brothers: Mark (Clarice) of Ferndale, Bernie (Sue) of Reno, Nev., Scott of Kirkland, Matthew (Sharon) of St. Helens, Ore., Andrew (Janice) of Bellingham, Paul (Alisa) of Ephrata and Peter (Jami) of Bellingham; along with numerous and much loved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Connie Harrison, his brother Patrick, and his brother-in-law Greg Bates.

A funeral mass will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday evening, July 18, 2005 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on 323 D Street Ephrata. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday morning at 11 a.m., July 19, 2005 at Valley View Memorial Park in Soap Lake. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at Lake City Foursquare Church, 333 N. Central Drive Moses Lake. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel of Memories, Inc.

Special thanks to all of John's friends, co-workers, and family who gave so much during this tragic time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Central Basin Home Health and Hospice, 311 Third Ave. Moses Lake, WA 98837.