Charles Duane Harrison

Charles Duane Harrison
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Charles Duane Harrison, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Duane was born January 7, 1926 in Murray, Utah to Linmore and Leola Harrison.

Duane was raised in Salem, Utah, attended schools in Salem and Spanish Fork and graduated from Spanish Fork High School. He served in the U.S. Navy on Treasure Island during World War II. Following missionary service to the East Central States Mission, he earned a bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University in Provo and a masters from Columbia University in New York City. He was an educator by profession, progressing from teacher to Assistant Principal at the Utah School for the Deaf in Ogden.

He married Adriana Johanna "Jean" Stolk in the Salt Lake Temple on November 25, 1953. They had five children. Jean passed away after 31 years of devoted marriage. He later married Leah Foutz, March 25, 1988.

Duane was always interested in and active in family history research. He loved going to the Ogden Genealogical Library. He enjoyed having his family around him sharing stories about his ancestors.

He faithfully served in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His most beloved calling was bishop of the Ogden 45th Ward.

He is survived by his wife, Leah and children, Lyne Miller (Blake), Dan Harrison (Maridee), Joanna Richardson (Jeff), Diane Toone (Stafford), John Harrison (Becky) and 12 grandchildren.

He will be deeply missed, but his goodness and influence will continue to enrich the lives of his family and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Ogden Rock Cliff 1st Ward, 1000 Suncrest Drive. A viewing will take place Wednesday, December 11th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. and prior to the service on Thursday, from 9:40 to 10 :40 a.m. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork Cemetery.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
December 11, 2013
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceRock Cliff 1st Ward
1000 Suncrest Drive
Ogden, UT
December 12, 2013
11:00 AM
CemeterySpanish Fork Cemetery

Spanish Fork, UT 84404
December 12, 2013