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IN LOVING MEMORY OF I. Reed Harris
I. Reed
Harris
Jan 18, 1928 — Jun 1, 2007
I. Reed Harris' Obituary
I. Reed Harris age 79 of Belle Fourche, formerly White River SD, died Friday June 1, 2007 at his home, surrounded by his wife and family.
At Reed's request, no services were held. A family gathering and tribute will take place Sunday June 3rd at the Harris family home in Belle Fourche. Inurnment will be held this summer in White River SD. Arrangements are with Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche.
Ivan Reed Harris was born January 18, 1928 in White River South Dakota. He was the son of Samuel D. and Bertha (Kortan) Harris. Reed grew up in Norris SD until at the age of 10 when he moved with his family to White River. He graduated from the White River High School in 1946. Following his graduation Reed worked for his father at the International Harvester Implement business in White River.
On January 18, 1950 Reed was united in marriage to Patty Ann Bryan in Pierre SD. Together they raised four children while living in White River. Over the years in White River the family owned and operated the Gambles Store, Harris Grocery, and the Wigwam. Reed and Patty also began a life long hobby of collecting and trading antiques. In 1977 they moved to Custer, and later Hot Springs SD where they owned and operated the Harris Ford Center. In 1982 they moved to Newell and in 1987 they settled in Belle Fourche where they have lived since.
Reed had many interests in life including buying, selling, and trading antiques, cars, jewelry, and Native American artifacts and artwork. He was a hard worker, and never really retired. He was always doing something. Reed was an avid reader and he enjoyed studying South Dakota history, particularly Native American history and culture.
Reed is survived by his wife, Patty of Belle Fourche; son, Sam and his wife Cheryl of Belle Fourche; daughters, Karen O'Brien of White River SD, Katherine Sumners of Belle Fourche; and ten grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brother, Clair and his wife Bonita Harris of Custer; and sister, Lois Buum of Rapid City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bruce; and 2 brothers, Wayne and Howard.
At Reed's request, no services were held. A family gathering and tribute will take place Sunday June 3rd at the Harris family home in Belle Fourche. Inurnment will be held this summer in White River SD. Arrangements are with Funeral Home of the Northern Hills in Belle Fourche.
Ivan Reed Harris was born January 18, 1928 in White River South Dakota. He was the son of Samuel D. and Bertha (Kortan) Harris. Reed grew up in Norris SD until at the age of 10 when he moved with his family to White River. He graduated from the White River High School in 1946. Following his graduation Reed worked for his father at the International Harvester Implement business in White River.
On January 18, 1950 Reed was united in marriage to Patty Ann Bryan in Pierre SD. Together they raised four children while living in White River. Over the years in White River the family owned and operated the Gambles Store, Harris Grocery, and the Wigwam. Reed and Patty also began a life long hobby of collecting and trading antiques. In 1977 they moved to Custer, and later Hot Springs SD where they owned and operated the Harris Ford Center. In 1982 they moved to Newell and in 1987 they settled in Belle Fourche where they have lived since.
Reed had many interests in life including buying, selling, and trading antiques, cars, jewelry, and Native American artifacts and artwork. He was a hard worker, and never really retired. He was always doing something. Reed was an avid reader and he enjoyed studying South Dakota history, particularly Native American history and culture.
Reed is survived by his wife, Patty of Belle Fourche; son, Sam and his wife Cheryl of Belle Fourche; daughters, Karen O'Brien of White River SD, Katherine Sumners of Belle Fourche; and ten grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brother, Clair and his wife Bonita Harris of Custer; and sister, Lois Buum of Rapid City.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bruce; and 2 brothers, Wayne and Howard.
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