Don Richard Harris

Don Richard Harris was born to Ruth Pratt Harris and Don Fogg Harris on November 4th,1943. He was a quiet, thoughtful kid who loved a good joke. He shared his love of golf, the Utes, and the Utah Jazz with many. He was an avid reader. He suffered from Polio at the age of 12 and survived it. He went on to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Northern States mission. He then attended the University of Utah. He served in the Utah Army National Guard. He was dedicated to the gospel, and dedicated to his country.

He met the love of his life, Morrena, in 1965 at a church function. They were married on December 16th, 1966. While raising their five children, Richard worked in construction and then for the United States Postal Service. At the age of 55 he suffered a severe stroke that would go on to shape the latter part of his life. He persevered through paralyzation to many other health issues brought on by the stroke without complaint. Richard served as a temple worker in the Salt Lake Temple for 10 years at the recommend desk. One of the highlights for the grandkids was riding around with Papa on his Jazzy. We will all miss his smile and his amazing example. He’s our Hero.

Richard is survived by his wife, Morrena (77) and his Children Randy/Heidi, Martianne/Justin, Judy/Kevin, Holly/Aaron, and Steven/Melanie. He is also survived by his sisters and in laws Martie and Tom Mumford, Janene and Warren Ludlow, and Lynda and Mike Patrick, Carol Harris and Gayle Harris, his 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. They were the pride and joy of his life. He joined his adoring parents and brothers David and Gene Harris on the other side.