Beloved wife of the late Allen Irl Harris; dearest mother of Tricia Bastean (Michael); loving grandmother of Ryan and Kyle Bastean; dear sister of Dennis Wolff (Francie); dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many.
Rita graduated from University City High School in 1960 and started her career as a teacher in the Pattonville School District. Once Tricia was in school, she worked as an office manager at a medical office for the remainder of her career. Rita also volunteered as a parent, and then as a citizen, for the Parkway School District and also was a board member at Shir Hadash. Rita had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. Most of all, Rita adored her family and loved her grandchildren with all of her heart.
Graveside service Sunday, September 29 at 12 PM at Beth Hamedrosh Hagodol Cemetery, 9125 Ladue Road.
Memorial contributions preferred to Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Community, 2275 Schuetz Road, Maryland Heights, MO 63146 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 11433 Olde Cabin Road, Ste. 100, St. Louis, MO 63141.
