Michael James Harris was born in Chicago, IL. on July 10, 1949, and passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2018. Michael was the eldest son of James F. Harris and Donna M. (Kelleher) Harris, both preceding him in death. He is survived by his most beloved wife of over 41 years, Elma E. (Lindzius), father to Christopher Michael, Lisa Marta and son-in-law Kirk Gregory, grandfather to Kellen and Liam Gregory, and brother to Richard J. and Kevin T. Harris.
Michael’s life was dedicated to others. He served both his nation and his community for over 33 years, first as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam and then for 30 years, as both a Police Officer and Detective with the Chicago Police Department. Michael retired in 2003 and moved to Gilbert, AZ to be close to his children and family who he missed so much. Michael loved history, traveling, fishing, the outdoors, the pet dogs and parrots the family had throughout the years, but most of all his family. Michael always placed his family’s needs above his own. He was the most loving husband, father, grandpa, big brother and head of the “Harris clan.” He will be greatly missed by all those who cherished and loved him so very much.
A memorial service for Michael will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Mariposa Gardens in Mesa, AZ. Please share memories of Michael by visiting the family’s website at www.MariposaGardens.com.
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