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Gordon Kenney Harris
Gordon Kenney Harris Gordon Kenney Harris, 77, peacefully passed away on April 26, 2008 in Provo, Utah, after battling renal disease for 10 years. Gordon was born on May 31, 1930 in Magrath, Alberta Canada to George Lewis and Leona Holman Harris. He was the youngest of 3 children. His early education was in Alberta, Canada and he continued his education at Brigham Young University, receiving his Bachelors of Science degree in Agronomy with a minor in Chemistry. He furthered his education earning a Masters degree in Agronomy at the University of Nevada, Reno. After completing his education he pursued a career in Research Agronomy working for Ellison Milling, in Lethbridge, Canada; for the Canadian Government; as The Utah State Seed Analyst in SLC; and finally for US Borax from 1965 to 1977 in Southern California. In 1977 he moved to Provo, Utah and began a career in Real Estate. He was a very hard worker and always continued his education; as a result he earned many awards for his excellence in the Real Estate field. When he passed away he had a current broker's license. With his outstanding people skills and positive attitude, he enjoyed success and great friendships wherever he went. Gordon was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a very vibrant testimony. He served an honorable mission in Eastern Canada from Oct. 1950 Ð 1952. He always served 100% in every calling he received, especially his favorite, being a home teacher. After his mission, while attending BYU Gordon was introduced to his future wife and love of his life, Carol ReNe' Terry, on a blind date. They were married six months later, on June 5, 1953 in the LDS Manti Temple. Together they raised 7 children and enjoyed 57 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Harold; and son, Dennis Gordon Harris. He is survived by his wife of Provo; 6 children: Terry Lyn Stewart (Blaine) of Canyon Country, California; Julia Ann Stephens (Kyle) of Las Vegas, Nevada; Brenda Gay Kovalenko, (Mikel) of Marysville, Washington; Bonnie Jean Conger (Ray) of Orem, Utah; Richard Wayne Harris (Dallas) of Highland, Utah; John Kenney Harris (Angela) of Herriman, Utah; 32 Grandchildren; 19 Great-grandchildren; and sister, Betty Harris Murray. We would like to thank the caregivers of the University of Utah Dialysis Center in Provo for their kind and loving care for the past 10 years. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2008 at the Grandview 9th Ward Chapel, 1555 North 1350 West, Provo. Friends may call on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Berg Mortuary, 185 East Center Street, Provo and Friday morning from 9:30-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the chapel. Interment will be at Eastlawn Memorial Hills, 4800 North 650 East, Provo. Condolences may be sent to info@bergmortuary.com. Published in the Daily Herald on 4/30/2008.
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