Memorial Mass for Sid Harrison, 74, will be at 10am. Wednesday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Inurnment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Danville, KS.
He was born January 18, 1937, in Colby, KS, the son of Claude E. Harrison and Alice V. Sible.
He graduated from Colby High School in 1955 and earned a degree in architecture from Kansas University in 1961.
Mr. Harrison was a partner in Peters Harrison Williams Architecture Firm in Lawrence. He moved to Dallas, TX and worked for Redmond Construction Company. He returned to Lawrence where he started Harrison Construction Company. He later worked for Hall-Kimbrell and then became a realtor with Stephens Real Estate in 1995.
He was member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity and served in the National Guard during his college years. He was a director for the Lawrence Board of Realtors, on the board of Hannah’s House, and a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. His favorite things were his family, friends, golf, playing cards, and hunting.
He married Raydell Hodson on June 6, 1959. She died in 1998.
He married Glenda Jasperson Reid on November 24, 2001. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include three daughters; Lisa McLoon and her husband Dave, Liberty, MO, and Lynn Ollila, Lawrence, KS, and Leslie Hazlett and her husband Dale, Lawrence, KS, and one son; Jeff Harrison and his wife Cara, Raleigh, NC, and one brother; Chuck Harrison and his wife Anita, Lakewood, CO; and seven grandchildren. Also, his wife’s daughter, Amy Fischer, Overbrook, KS, and her three children.
Friends may call from 9am. to 8pm. Tuesday at the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home where the family will receive friends at 6pm. and a rosary will be received at 7pm.
The family suggests memorials to the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in care of the funeral home.
Dearest Lynn, Lisa, Jeff, Leslie, Glenda and families,
I have been thinking so much about all of you, so sincerely sorry for your loss. I have such wonderful memories of your family.
All my Love, Erin
To Sid’s family,
Wonderful ceremony. Recently, many of us had lunch with him at a Stephens realtor open house. 7 years ago, he sold my home to one of his clients and changed my life. I always looked forward to running into him. With his 3 daughters and 1 son we would compare notes to my 3 sons and 1 daughter. Great man!
Larry Northrop
Hedges Real Estate
Our family is deeply grateful for Sid’s patient, friendly and helpful manner as we found, purchased and moved into our home in Lawrence. We knew him only a short time but his kindness will be remembered always. May God bless you as you mourn his passing.
To Sid’s Family & Friends,
I had a nice visit at lunch with Sid last Thursday. I knew him as a Fraternity Brother, Realtor colleague and friend for many years. The gals in the office at Stephens said he was “their buddy”. I can’t think of a nicer compliment. He will be missed by all his DU “buddies” too. With Sympathy, John Esau, Kansas DU ’78
Leslie,
I am so sorry! I always enjoyed your dad. He was so kind and always happy and talkative when I ran into him. I am thinking about you and your family.
Love, Holly
We are very sorry for your loss. We did not know any of Sid and Raydell’s children, however, we did want to pass our deepest condolences for Sid’s passing this past week. We have known Sid and Raydell since 1994 when they helped us buy our first home here in Lawrence. Best wishes from Don and Sherri.
Glenda and family.
Please accept our most sincere condolences on your most recent loss.
Sid was a good friend and we both enjoyed his thoughfulness and great attitude. Even when things were bad, Sid always had a good way to support others in need. He will truly be missed by us.
Terry Sutcliffe
Barb Heck.
We have been in Arizona but will return home early June.
Leslie – So sorry to hear about your dad. I always enjoyed being around him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Kate
Dear Lynn – I was so sorry to read that you have lost your loving father. You and your family are in my prayers. Hugs from Beth Ann