In Memory
Edward Dale “Ed” Harris Veteran
- Birth
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McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska, USA
- Death
- 12 Apr 2011 (aged 89)
Bertrand, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
- Burial
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Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Edward Dale "Ed" Harris, 89 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at the Bertrand Nursing Home at Bertrand, Nebraska. Ed was born January 7, 1922 at McCook, Nebraska, the second of three children born to Melvin H. and Gladys (Utter) Harris.
Ed received his education from McCook, graduating at the age of 16 from McCook High School with the class of 1938. On September 11, 1943 he was united in marriage to Bernadine "Bernie" Wilcox and to this union three sons were born: Robert E., Donald D. and James J. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on April 19, 1944 and served his country during World War II until his honorable discharge on May 11, 1946 with the rank of Sgt. After basic training, due to his experience in the telephone industry, Ed was selected to assist three officers and three enlisted men to design and build a radar system called the ANCPS6 at MIT in Boston, Massachusetts. This turned out to be a very accurate system for up to 150 miles away from a target.
During his working career, Ed was employed as a Manager for 37 years for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, retiring at the age of 55. Following retirement, he enjoyed woodworking and home repairs. Ed also enjoyed golf and his family.
Ed was a member of the American Legion for over 50 years, the BPOE for over 50 years, of which he was the second exalted ruler in Holdrege.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents; and his sons: Robert "Bob" E. and Donald "Don" D. Harris and a sister, in infancy.
Ed is survived by his wife of 67 years, Bernie of Holdrege; son, James J. Harris of Blue Hill, Nebraska; daughters-in-law: Betty Jo Harris of Austin, Texas and Rogene Harris of Holdrege; grandchildren: Brenda Gray and her husband, Dale of Holdrege, Jani Thorell and her husband, Brice of Holdrege, Scott E. Harris and his wife, Missy of San Clemente, California, Ami Savrick of Austin, Texas, Kip Harris and his wife, Katie of Austin and Robert E. "Skip" Harris and his wife, Jennifer of Plano, Texas; twelve great-grandchildren; brother, James M. Harris of McCook; and a host of relatives and friends.
Inscription
Parents of Robert E., Donald D. and James J.
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