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bituaries Katherine Harrison July 1919- June 2020

A Memorial Service was held for Katherine Stearns Harrison on June 25 at the Eagle Point National Cemetery, Eagle Point, Oregon. Burial followed in the same grave with Paul. They had been married for over 54 years. Katherine passed away in Stanton, California in the wee hours of June 17, surrounded by family and friends. Katherine was born Katherine Stearns McDonald on July 14, 1919, in Pinal County, Arizona. She was the first child for the McDonalds. They lived in the once-busy mining town of Ray, Arizona, which was abandoned to the large copper mine (now ASARCO) back in the 1960s. Kay always loved the dessert where she had grown up. Katherine met and married Paul E. Harrison in 1944, during WWII. “The War” and the Great Depression were the two great epochs that created the “Greatest Generation.” Clearly, so it was with Kay and Paul.

Soon after the war, Kay and Paul got busy making up for lost time. They had three sons, Paul (Mac), Hugh (Bill), and Bruce. They raised their kids in Sacramento, Riverside, Tustin and Fullerton, California-truly the American Dream. Life was good! Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E Harrison; first son, Paul Mc-Donald Harrison; and sister, Helen Robbs of Montecito, California. Katherine is survived by Bill and Patricia Harrison, Sandy Harrison, Bruce and Pam Harrison, five grand children (Suzanne, Anastasia, Bruce, Drake and Audrey) and four great grand children (Shealyn, Ann Margaret, Felix and Max). After Paul’s death in 1998, Katherine moved into Leisure World in Seal Beach, California (Mutual 1, Apt 2K). She loved Leisure World! She lived independently on her own, right up to age 100, but had a fall in January. She was in perfect health for being 100! Kay loved looking out at the golf course from her front window. Kay loved her neighbors and fellow card players. A shout-out to you wonderful neighbors! Let that Japanese maple in front of 2K (approved by the mutual) remind you of Kay! Kay was a lifelong giver, making frequent contributions to many fine organizations including the Salvation Army, USO, Wounded Warriors, Paralyzed Veterans, Foreign Legion, SmileTrain, the March of Dimes, Boy’s Town and Navigators, whose motto is “To Know Christ and to Make Him Known.”

Kay enjoyed robust health for 100 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She taught us to say our prayers. She taught us our table manners, and that’s an understatement! She loved all of her family, and we all loved her. What a life!

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Georgia Doyle Nov. 1930- Sept. 2020

Georgia Doyle was granted her angel wings on Sept. 27, at the age of 89 surrounded by her family. Her loving husband of 38 years, Richard, preceded her in death. Georgia is survived by her three daughters, Kim (Roger), Dori (Curtis) and Jill (Scott); grandchildren Adam, Lacy, Jared, Shane and Chelsea, and great-grandchildren Payten and Landry. She is also survived by her stepson, Neal (Bridget), and stepdaughter, Norm (Steve) and their families.

Richard took this city girl from Long Beach to country living in Santa Maria. His job then took him and Georgia to Bakersfield, finally retiring in Leisure World, Seal Beach in 1999. Her life in Leisure World was full, from attending the First Christian Church, delivering Meals on Wheels and the local LW Weekly paper to volunteering as a greeter at the Health Center for many years. Georgia loved family gatherings, crafting, playing cards and traveling. Her car was on auto-pilot to the nearby shopping malls. Her love of music and dance took her to all the summer music concerts. she had a special love for animals from her cow, Baby, to her beloved cat, Charlie.

Georgia was loved by all who knew her and will be missed. Now she is lovingly and peacefully in God’s hands.

Her celebration of life will be held at First Christian Church in Leisure World, 2450 N. Gate Road, on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 12:30 p.m.

•••• Maria Kramer 78 Robbin Bickston 60 James Cox 60 August Bussi 79 Lance Cranston 61 Douglas Ludden 76 Robert Weatherman 68 Robert O’Brien 79 Jean McKinzie 90 Families assisted by McKenzie Mortuary, 961-9301 —paid obituary