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Delbert L. “Del” Harris

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Birth	:	23 Feb 1933 Bono, Craighead County, Arkansas, USA
Death	:	6 Nov 2021 Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	West Hills Memorial Park, Yakima, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.5819016, -120.6647034
Description	:	Keith & Keith Funeral Home Delbert (Del) L. Harris, 88, passed away Saturday, November 6th, 2021 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital after a brief & courageous battle with Covid-19. Del was born on February 23, 1933 in Bono, Arkansas to Alvin & Naomi (Davis) Harris. He graduated from Highland HS in 1951. Del met his one and only true love, Frances Lea, in 1951. He knew from the moment he saw her that she was the girl of his dreams and they were married on Halloween in 1953 in Yakima, WA. Del served as a Sergeant in the... Read More	Keith & Keith Funeral Home Delbert (Del) L. Harris, 88, passed away Saturday, November 6th, 2021 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital after a brief & courageous battle with Covid-19. Del was born on February 23, 1933 in Bono, Arkansas to Alvin & Naomi (Davis) Harris. He graduated from Highland HS in 1951. Del met his one and only true love, Frances Lea, in 1951. He knew from the moment he saw her that she was the girl of his dreams and they were married on Halloween in 1953 in Yakima, WA. Del served as a Sergeant in the US Army in the 7th Armored Division as a Heavy Weapons Infantryman from 1953-1955. He worked for his father at their families service station, for his brother, Bill, at Bill's Used Cars in Selah and together with his partner opened up Harris & Allen Used Cars in 1968 in Yakima. In 1982 he opened Del Harris Motors in Yakima. During their 60 years of marriage Del and Fran raised two children together, a daughter, Diana, & a son, Mike. They loved camping & fishing in the Little Naches area with friends and family where Del also enjoyed riding his dirt bike. Del loved fast pitch softball and was an avid Seattle Mariners fan. Del had a huge heart. He never met a stranger that he wasn't willing to engage in conversation with. He was a kind, loving and loyal husband, father and friend. After Fran became ill due to complications from a debilitating stroke, he took care of her for 15 years making sure she had anything and everything she needed. Del loved his family and enjoyed spending holiday's, birthdays and family gatherings together. He had plans to go to Disneyland in 2019 but had to cancel those plans due to Covid. Del is survived by his daughter, Diana (Mike) Deatherage, his son, Mike (Trina) Harris; four grandsons, Chris (Jill) Deatherage, Jason (Darlene) Harris, Jake Harris, and Brandon (Karissa) Kelley and one granddaughter, Amanda (Josh) Armstrong; 10 great-grandchildren; his sister Estelle and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his beloved Frannie, his grandson Dan Deatherage, his brother Bill and sister Juanita. The family would like to thank the residents and staff at Orchard Park for making his new home a place that he enjoyed and loved to be a part of. A special thank you to Gloria, for being such a great friend and for checking in on him when we were not able to. We would also like to thank the nursing staff and doctors who took exceptional care of our beloved Del. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 17th beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Keith & Keith Funeral Home, 902 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima. Graveside Service will be immediately following at the West Hills Memorial Park, 11800 Douglas Dr., Yakima. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.keithandkeith.com.

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Delbert L. “Del” Harris's memorial is located at: West Hills Memorial Park, Yakima, Yakima County, USA.
When did Delbert L. “Del” Harris death?
Delbert L. “Del” Harris death on 6 Nov 2021 in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 46.5819016
Longitude: -120.6647034

Family Members:

Parent

Alvin H. Harris

(1899 - 1979)

Naomi Ellen Davis Harris

(1908 - 2003)

Spouse

Frances Evelyn “Fran” Lea Harris

(1933 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. West Hills Memorial Park
Yakima, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5819016, -120.6647034

2. Emeunot Cemetery
Wapato, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5243988, -120.6616974

3. Sloutier Cemetery
Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5231018, -120.6722031

4. Saluskin Cemetery
Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5266991, -120.7039032

5. Cowiche Natchez Cemetery
Cowiche, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6490840, -120.6885330

6. Yemowat Cemetery
Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5475006, -120.5730972

7. Nelson Pioneer Cemetery
Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6404310, -120.5831510

8. Calvary Cemetery
Yakima, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5790740, -120.5407420

9. Tahoma Cemetery
Yakima, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5753610, -120.5332320

10. Lewis Family Cemetery
Yakima, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5390013, -120.5052581

11. Pioneer Cemetery
Union Gap, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5578003, -120.4697037

12. Selah Pioneer Cemetery
Selah, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6720000, -120.5140000

13. Union Gap Cemetery
Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5209084, -120.4850998

14. Terrace Heights Memorial Park
Yakima, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6068600, -120.4598900

15. Naches Cemetery
Naches, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7299530, -120.6896990

16. Reservation Community Memorial Park
Wapato, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4484291, -120.5375519

17. Holland Cemetery
Moxee City, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5766983, -120.3861008

18. Shaker Cemetery
White Swan, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3891907, -120.6621399

19. Wenas Cemetery
Selah, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7743988, -120.6243973

20. Methodist Cemetery
White Swan, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3862686, -120.7268066

21. Yesmowit Cemetery
White Swan, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.4009500, -120.8169600

22. St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
White Swan, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3764000, -120.7391968

23. Klick-Peter Cemetery
White Swan, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.3748370, -120.7323250

24. Holy Rosary Cemetery
Moxee City, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.5531006, -120.3585968