Walter G. Harris
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Walter G. Harris, 86, of Quarryville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Quarryville Retirement Community while surrounded by his family.
He was the beloved husband of E. Louise Swayne Harris, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage.
Born in Highland Township, he was the son of the late H. Luther and Mary Landis Harris.
He was the former owner and operator of "Walter G. Harris & Sons Milk Transportation", retiring in 1994.
Walter was a member of the West Grove Presbyterian Church, where he had served as an elder and choir member.
Walter is survived, in addition to his wife, by his four children: Joan E. Dautrick, wife of Charles, of Hamburg, Pa., Joanne L. Ferroni, wife of John, of Chatham, Walter F. "Wally" Harris, husband of Linda, of Kimblesville, Pa. and Karen H. Heald, wife of Timothy, of Wilmington, De.; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
He was predeceased by his siblings, Ken Harris and Jean Steel.
The Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 2 PM at the Chapel of the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community, 625 Robert Fulton Highway Quarryville, PA with Chaplain Stephen Phillips officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Walter's memory to either the "Organ Fund" C/O West Grove Presbyterian Church, 139 W. Evergreen Street, West Grove, PA 19390 or to the Child Evangelism of Chester County, 187 Country Club Rd., Coatesville, Pa. 19320 or The Spanish Health Ministry of the Koinonia, 205 E. State St., Kennett Square, PA 19348.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Wally, Sorry to hear of your
Wally,
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Thinking of your family at this time.
Giving thanks for Walter's life
Angela & I want to send our sincerest condolences to Louise and the family. We met Walter with his lovely wife Louise at West Grove Presbyterian Church when we visited there as missionaries. They invited us to dinner that day and in talking with them it was quickly evident that both Walter and Louise had a heart for God's work around the world. It was a joy to spend time with them and we came to deeply respect them. I know Louise will miss Walter terribly! 66 years! Amazing! Congratulations is in order for that milestone! And there is still a wonderful reunion awaiting you both in heaven one day when once again you will be together. We praise God for Walter and for how God blessed him and used him and for the legacy that Walter has left behind! May God's comfort be very real as you grieve this temporary and yet very real loss!
supporting you in our prayers,
Jim & Angela May
condolence:
Mr.Harris was an ever-present witness to the Lord in my early years. He was a working partner with my father in the United Farmers Cooperative and the person who gave of his time for the youth at West Grove Presbyterian,where he would drive us to events in the church bus and offered his home and grounds for the Sunday School picnics. His faith was ever present and there is absolutely no question that he is in the comfort of our Lord right now.
Our prayers go out to Mrs.Harris and the family during this temporary separation.
Mr. Harris
To the Harris family:
Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Harris - your husband and Father.
Memories come to mind of all those WG Presbyterian "blue" church bus trips; the church picnics and softball games at your place; actually learning to swim in your pond; church Halloween parties in the truck garage, etc.
He was always smiling and always seemed to be a very happy man and I know he will be missed dearly by your whole family.
Sincerely,
George (and Gale) Steele
Uncle Walt's Family
Although I am not related to the Harris'
by blood, the entire Deeney family always
were welcomed in their home & their hearts.
We appreciate all their love, support &
prayers, when we were struggling with our
Mother's illness & death back in 1964 and
1965. I for one will always remember
"Uncle Walt's" great smile & sense of
humor! Please know that our love, support
& prayers go out to "Aunt Louise", and the
entire Harris family. May God's Love & Peace
comfort all of you at this time.
Love and God Bless:
Fran Deeney and the entire Deeney Family
Joanne and the Harris
Joanne and the Harris Family,
Russ and I were sorry to hear of your fathers death. His work on earth is
done and now he is among the angels. I hope precious memories of happier
times fill your heart with gladness and I hope your faith in God, and in
His Divine Mercy, offers you peace.
Russ and Kathy
Uncle Walter
Barbara, Kim, and I send our deepest sympathy to Aunt Louise, Joan, Joanne, Wally, Karen and their families. Uncle Walt is remembered as a joyous man who blessed us with his warmth and kindness. We regret we cannot attend his services. We pray they give you comfort.
Barbara, Kim, and David Pierce
Uncle Walt
I will always cherish my memories during the summers growing up, and the time spent with Uncle Walt and Aunt Louise. One could always feel the love and compassion they have for others. And the joy they found with family and friends