Dear Tim-ay, I'm so terribly sad you're gone and it's still so unreal. Thank you for taking such great care of our Wicket when we needed someone to watch him while mama was working. He truly did love you and I know the feeling was mutual. I tell him every time he gets a Milkbone courtesy of you, that it's from his Timmy.. your kindness towards my son as well in Dallas when Cindy and I were about to graduate was so thoughtful and kind. You created a lifelong memory for Seth that to this day, he will never forget. I promise to be here for Cindy guiding her as best as I can with technology issues (you were the best at it) along with directions from point A to B (we both know how directionally challenged she can be). I will miss you forever and a day.. I love you...
, Laurie girl....

Your handsome boy and buddy, Wicket… 🐶🐾❤️

Dear Tim-ay, I’m so terribly sad you’re gone and it’s still so unreal.  Thank you for taking such great care of our Wicket when we needed someone to watch him while mama was working.  He truly did love you and I know the feeling was mutual.  I tell him every time he gets a Milkbone courtesy of you, that it’s from his Timmy.. your kindness towards my son as well in Dallas when Cindy and I were about to graduate was so thoughtful and kind.  You created a lifelong memory for Seth that to this day, he will never forget.  I promise to be here for Cindy guiding her as best as I can with technology issues (you were the best at it) along with directions from point A to B (we both know how directionally challenged she can be).  I will miss you forever and a day.. I love you… ❤️, Laurie girl…. 

This is the youngest photo I have of Tim.
It’s from 1964 so he would have been 15.
He still had that same smile 😊 

Started the HONDO thing in the late 60s
Did a great John Wayne
Always loved weapons
He could actually shoot them here.

He was my great neighbor. 
-He was so happy when he got his truck 
-He gave me the Skull tequila bottle and said make me something... So i made him this lamp. He loved it.
-Our last picture together at our good bye party when we left the neighborhood. 
-We had such great talks and laughs  sampling whiskeys and scotches. 
Love ya,
Al & Alba Merino

Although we only spoke a few times over the years, we always remained friends. We were close friends through the high school and college years. Tim was a kind, fun-loving friend. He was always the life of the party. We will miss Tim deeply.

Timmers- the World was a better place because of YOU.  Your ability to make people smile and laugh was amazing and you found the good in everyone.   You loved life to the fullest and made memories wherever you went.   My heart is heavy for Cindy, as she has lost her best friend and soul mate.   Your love for each other was remarkable!      

This pic was taken in Lake Powell many years ago ( sometime between 1995-1998? )    You will be missed my friend.   I am forever thankful for the nickname you gave me (Kimmer).   It still loves on...   Love Kim and Scott Vidra 

He game me the tequila bottle and said make me something. So I made him the lamp.
We had some great talks as we sampled different whiskeys/scotches when i loved next door from 2016-2020. Will never forget you. Loved our talks. 

At our good bye party before leaving the neighborhood. Miss you buddy. 

Sorry to hear of Tim's passing.  Tim was my assistant and my good friend for many years at Union Hills before I transferred to Cupertino, CA.  We had a lot of fun together.  He will be missed.

Tom Simpson

We are so saddened by the loss of Tim. I remember Tim at Digital Equipment Corporation and we had a lot of good times, laughs and workin. He will be remembered. God bless you and your family. 

Tim was a very funny and entertaining addition to the Digital family.  He made everyone laugh when around him.  My memories of him will be forever.  May you RIP, big guy ……and say hi to Mike up there.
Michelle Mason

Tim & Cindy visiting us in Michigan in 2006. One thing he always told me was how lucky he was to have Cindy.  Carol and I totally agree.

I had him sign his photo in my yearbook.  I know it was after we graduated and most likely at a party.
I can’t find a color one and they didn’t print color yearbooks back then.

Another photo I found while digging through every old box I can find. Didn’t have cell phones back then 😉 
Although I put Friend in the category for the photos he’s was more like FAMILY.  I know Tim would agree.

Sal and Jeanette are so sorry for the loss of Tim.  We met Tim through our daughter, Christina and Son in law, Rene Puchi.  We spent many times with him and his wife, Cindy , at the Puchi household on holidays and birthdays.  We loved Tim!  He was thoughtful, generous and so so funny. Our condolences for Cindy and his family.  He will be greatly missed!  Prayers & love to all!

The Ortiz’s from Sedona

Tim’s passing is a huge loss to all of us.  Tim has been a friend for almost 60 years.  Once you became a friend with Tim, it was for the long haul and though we lived miles apart, the bond forged in our youth was never broken.  
Tim was the funniest person I’ve ever known, I always thought he could have been a professional comedian.  When we were young, he was a “gentle giant” to me.  I remember once I lost my temper big-time and he just put me in a big bear hug.  I struggled for all I was worth, but I couldn’t break free.  He was very powerful but just held me there until I calmed down and I realized how useless it is to lose one’s temper.
Tim knew how to live his life to the fullest, a rare gift for sure.  He was always upbeat and made us laugh.  If you never got a chance to see him lip sync/sing along with “Five to One” by the Doors, you’ve really missed out.  Tim was the only guy who could match Jim Morrison’s scream.
We usually kept track of each other via short emails or through our mutual friend Gary Seghi.  Though we seldom talked on the phone he always spoke lovingly of Cindy and her family.  In fact, out of the blue, he called me a few weeks back.  He related to me how he met Cindy, that it was love at first sight for him, and how fortunate he felt to have her as his wife, he was happy.
After that, Gary and I were able to share a Google meeting with him while he was in the hospital.  It was great to see him and though he wasn’t feeling well, he really perked up by the time we had to say goodbye for the night.  Little did I know it was the last time I would see him.
My heart is heavy, rest in peace dear friend.


1970, we just turned 21 and were going to a Halloween party. He loved putting the scar makeup on.  Apparently my beard was in need of a trim.

Visiting us one Christmas.  Gave Logan this Redwings sweater.  We still have it 🙂

We met up in Florida to celebrate our 40th birthdays. 

We were always Laughing.  I’m sure he said something funny before this picture was taken. This is a day the laughter died for sure.

Tim came to visit in July 2000. He taught Logan to say “What, do you get paid by the hour” to slow service workers.  Embarrassed my wife several times at the grocery.  It’s so like Tim 😍

Quite a gang at our house.  We’ve all known each other since middle school.

I cannot believe my friend is gone.  Tim's humor was one of the best!  Heaven just got brighter.  I am thankful for the memories.

World series!  We ran down the street and screamed at the top of our lungs!

Ha!  No words!  And you never returned my house key :)  

Love  you so much Timmer.  Heaven must be having some party with you, Perazzo, and Penny.  Seriously - keep the noise down.   

You never missed a Christmas!  And you were invited EVERY year because you were FAMILY.  My Christmas album is filled with you and your smiling face.  I will cherish it forever.

The gang!  Wow!  We had so much fun together!  Countless great memories!  Miss you already.

Tim and Cindy are an extension of our family.  The heartache is severe when you lose one of your own.  My faith has led me to not focus on the pain, but to focus on the blessing that Tim is to us.  The memories and stories far exceed the space or time to write or speak about them.  The love we have for Tim and Cindy, and the love he displayed to our family and me personally, flows deeply and freely.  I will miss him and our conversations starting yesterday.  But one thing is for sure, Heaven just became a lot funner place...

God speed my brother.  I love you....

Tim,
What can you say about Tim in this short description.  I’d like to think that I knew him best, at least for the first 40 years of my life, but he never changed.  Talk to anyone who knew him and I think they would all agree he was the funniest , most witty person we knew.
He also had a big heart ❤️.  I’ve spent a lot of time on the phone with him for the past few months and all we did was laugh about all the stupid things we did in our younger days.  Whenever we talked we’d say if there weren’t any mirrors, we’d think we were back in our younger days. 
He’s now in a place with no worries and no ailments to make that place brighter for people who didn’t get a chance to know him here.

Tim is not replaceable so we’ll need to live with our memories.

Gary Seghi

To Tim:
A friend is the only person apart from your family who wants to see us happy and successful in our lives. He is the one who always smiles when we have good fortune in our life. They never get jealous or become envious of us, instead of this they always want to make us shine like a star in the sky. They build positive gratitude in our mind and body which helps us to solve every thick and thin of our life. As a matter of fact, everyone is incomplete without having a friend in his life. Friends are the most beautiful blessings of God who shelter us from all sorrows and worries. You were, and still are, a special friend. Thank you for all the Memories, the Love, the Friendship, the Loyalty, and the Joy you brought to my like. My heart will always celebrate your life.
Yesterday, my heart cried for you. Today, my heart is celebrating your life, and your arrival at your Safe Home in Heaven.
I love you and will miss you.
Makoto.


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Timothy Earl Harris

August 20, 1949 – January 2, 2023

Lakeshore Mortuary

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