William Harrison

William Thomas "Willie" Harrison

1921 - 2014

William Harrison

William Thomas "Willie" Harrison

1921 - 2014

Obituary
In loving memory of William Thomas Harrison December 3, 1921 - December 22, 2014 Funeral Service Saturday, December 27, 2014 2:00 p.m. Quill Lake Community Legion Hall Quill Lake, Saskatchewan Officiating Rev. Al Hingley Organist Debbie Ingram Duet Jean McHarg & Debbie Ingram Memorial book Attendants Ashlyn Vanderlinde & Brooklyn Haworth Eulogists Kevin Harrison & Blair Griller Pall Bearers Jeremy Harrison, Kevin Harrison, Brett Harrison Tyler Harrison, Jordan Harrison & Blair Griller Honourary Pallbearers "All those who shared in Willie's life" Interment Quill Lake Cemetery Quill Lake, Saskatchewan The family invites everyone to the luncheon following the burial at the Quill Lake Community Legion Hall Obituary Willie passed away peacefully at the St Paul's hospital in Saskatoon on December 22nd, 2014 at the age of 93. Willie was born in the Scrip area the youngest child of John and Ellen Harrison. Born on December 3rd, 1921 he spent his entire working life on the farm before retiring to Quill Lake in 1989 . He lived there until last December of 2013 when he took up residence in Saskatoon. Willie was well known for his quick wit and one-liners that kept friends and family amused at many social functions and family gatherings. Willie worked hard to provide for his family and enjoyed the farm, especially the freedom that the farming lifestyle provided. Hunting and fishing were important pass times for him and he spent all the time he could in the field or on the lakes. Willie married LaVerne McHarg on July 9th, 1952 and raised six kids on the family farm. He is survived by his children Tom (Lorna) Harrison of Meadow Lake and children Jeremy (Alaina) and great grandchildren MacGregor and Finnley, Jennifer (Trevor), Jordan (Karolina); Vernon Harrison (Landis) of Saskatoon and his sons Kevin and Brett (Stephanie) and great grandson Tayler; Valerie (Lyle) Thibault of Quill Lake children Kyla (Warren) Vanderlinde great grandchildren Jayden, Damon and Ashlyn, Blair (Jodie) Griller and great grandchildren Payton and Jorja; Gary (Patty) Harrison of Wakaw and children Kaily (Trevor) Pizzuto, Holly (Derek) Dobko, Tyler and Chelsea; Gail (Ron) Haworth of Saskatoon and children Lesa (Chad) and great granddaughter Hannah, Amy (Dalen) and great grandchildren Brooklyn and Micah; Janice (Arpi) Harrison of Grand Caymen and children Brayden and Lauren. Also survived by his in-laws Allan McHarg, James (June) McHarg, Laura Johnston,and Keith (Jean) McHarg; as well as many nieces and nephews, and one cousin Rita Harrison. Memorial Donations in memory of Willie may be may to a charity of one's choice A Farmer's Prayer I've planted many a kernel of wheat Welcomed many a morning sun. I've eaten the dust and tasted the wind, And I've gotten many a job done I've climbed off the tractor with dirt on my face, And pain in my weary bones, But somehow, I always can master a grin, When I see the lights of home. When my family waits, and the love of my life, Sets a table that's fit for a king. With her smile, and a hug, and a coffee mug, I know I have everything. As I trudge once more through the fields of my years, And separate chaff from the grain. I thank the good Lord, I can say in my heart That I'd do it all over again.
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Saturday, December 27, 2014 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM