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Leland “Lee” Harris

Birth	:	21 Jul 1936 Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Sep 2021 Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8367004, -96.5453033
Description	:	Leland Harris, 85, of Akron, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the Akron Care Center in Akron. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2021 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Akron. Pastor Suzi Larson will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Leland Harris was born June 21, 1936 in Akron, Iowa, the son of Orin and Louise "Birdie" (Bennett) Harris. He attended country school near Akron and later high school in Akron. He graduated from Akron High School in 1954. He enlisted in the United... Read More	Leland Harris, 85, of Akron, Iowa passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the Akron Care Center in Akron. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2021 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Akron. Pastor Suzi Larson will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Leland Harris was born June 21, 1936 in Akron, Iowa, the son of Orin and Louise "Birdie" (Bennett) Harris. He attended country school near Akron and later high school in Akron. He graduated from Akron High School in 1954. He enlisted in the United States Army National Guard on May 17, 1958 and he served until his honorable discharge on November 2, 1961. He was united in marriage to Janice (Jan) Edwardson on May 10, 1963 in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. To this union, 4 children were born: Curt, Craig, Cindy and Crista. They later divorced. Following high school, Lee began farming north of Akron. He also drove truck for Don Caskey and Bud Lias. He made his home on the farm north of Akron until 1988, when he moved to Akron. He continued farming until retiring in 2016. Lee also drove bus for Arrow Stagelines in Sioux City. He enjoyed taking the Morningside College softball team on their out-of-town trips. He also drove bus for Akron-Westfield School for many years. Lee was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Akron. Over the years, he served on various ag groups and committees. He enjoyed having coffee with his friends at Barwick Ag in Akron and enjoyed having a "tractor tire donut" from Casey's. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved watching them participate in all of their activities. Survivors include 4 children and their mother: Curt (Jackie) Harris of Akron, IA, Craig (Lisa) Harris of Morehead, IA, Cindy (Randy) Koopmans of Ireton, IA, Crista (Dana) Meinen of Akron, and Jan Harris of Akron, IA; 15 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; 2 brothers: Reese (Linda) Harris of Cedar Falls, IA, and Orin (Jan) Harris of Forest City, IA; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orin and Louise Harris; and 4 siblings: Morton Harris, Lois Jean Dawson, Stuart "Skip" Harris, and Ruth Esbeck.

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Where is Leland “Lee” Harris's memorial?
Leland “Lee” Harris's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Leland “Lee” Harris death?
Leland “Lee” Harris death on 29 Sep 2021 in Akron, Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Leland “Lee” Harris's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8367004
Longitude: -96.5453033

Family Members:

Parent

Orin Harris

(1897 - 1981)

Louise Marie “Birdie” Bennett Harris

(1898 - 1981)

Siblings

Morton Harris

(1921 - 1925)

Lois Jean Harris Dawson

(1925 - 2015)

Ruth Harris Heuer Esbeck

(1930 - 2020)

Stuart “Skip” Harris

(1933 - 2019)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8367004, -96.5453033

2. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8232300, -96.5374800

3. Mount Hope Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8885994, -96.5667038

4. Union Creek Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8911018, -96.5863037

5. Gores Bluff Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8035069, -96.6260468

6. Westfield Township Cemetery
Westfield, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7510986, -96.5914001

7. Richland Cemetery
Richland, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7682991, -96.6624985

8. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Spink, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8741000, -96.6876000

9. Big Springs Cemetery
Big Springs, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9379000, -96.6090000

10. Old Big Springs Cemetery
Big Springs, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9455986, -96.5868988

11. Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ruble, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8372000, -96.3799000

12. Mills Family Cemetery
Westfield, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7188460, -96.6019280

13. First Brule Creek Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7943993, -96.7069016

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery Old
Spink, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8588462, -96.7215592

15. Brule Creek Cemetery
Spink Township, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8346510, -96.7324350

16. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Adaville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7494011, -96.4005966

17. Saint Paul Cemetery
Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7641983, -96.7061005

18. Union County Poor Farm Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7649210, -96.7077580

19. Nora Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9314003, -96.7061005

20. Plymouth Presbyterian Cemetery
Brunsville, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8208760, -96.3318410

21. Ahlsborg Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8228000, -96.7612000

22. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Johnson Township, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7416992, -96.3707962

23. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9805984, -96.6481018

24. Saint Johns Cemetery
Craig, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8939018, -96.3225021