Mr. Lorne George Harris

May 15, 1940 - July 1, 2019

Mr. Lorne Harris of High River, Alberta passed away peacefully at the High River Hospital on July 1, 2019 at the age of 79 years. Lorne is survived by his loving wife Ann; children Gerald (Lori Dozois), Kenny (Roxanna), Keith (Terri) and Loree (John) MacDonald; grandchildren Braeden, Coleton, Jake, Andie, Jackson, Carter, Katie, Will, Sophie and Sarah; Siblings Mary Schlichting, Gordon (Terry) Harris and Carol Hodges. Lorne was predeceased by his parents Howard & Jean Harris; brother David (Emma) Harris; brothers-in-law Fred Schlichting and Art Hodges. Lorne was born in High River and raised on the family farm south-west of Turner Valley, the town where he also attended school. Lorne then went on to finish his carpentry apprenticeship in Burnaby, British Columbia. Lorne met and married the love of his life and wife of 55 years, Ann Butcher in 1964. They spent 15 years in Kamloops, British Columbia before coming back in 1979 to make their permanent home in High River with their four children. Ann and the family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the High River Hospital and the fantastic nursing staff on the second floor who are truly our angels on earth. Because of Lorne’s lifelong passion for kids’ sports - memorial donations may be made to Jumpstart High River; a charitable organization providing financial assistance to help kids in need play the sports they love. jumpstart.canadiantire.ca A Celebration of Lorne’s Life was held on Saturday, July 6th at 1:00 p.m. at the Highwood Memorial Centre (128 5th Ave. SW, High River). To send condolences and view Lorne’s Tribute Page please visit www.lylereeves.com . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (Craig Snodgrass) 403.652.4242.