Stephen + Renee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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November 8, 2011
Gerald I. "Gerry" Harris

Niagara Gazette

BUFFALO — Gerald I. “Gerry” Harris, 79, of Niagara Falls, NY, entered into rest, unexpectedly, on Monday, November 7, 2011, in Millard Fillmore Gates Circle Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Born on March 19, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Mildred (Parks) Harris.

Mr. Harris was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls, NY and attended local schools. Gerry, as he was known by family and friends, served in the United States Air Force from April 30, 1952 until his honorable discharge on April 29, 1956. On September 6, 1952, he married the former Beverley E. Creekmore in the chapel of Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, TX. Mr. Harris worked as a production worker for Nabisco, until his retirement in 1993. Gerry was a member of Colonial Village Presbyterian Church.

In addition to his beloved wife of 59 years, Mr. Harris is survived by two children, Anne Harris Stamp of Gasport, NY and Stephen (Renee) Harris of Lewiston, NY; seven grandchildren, Derek (Lisa) Wisnieski of Niagara Falls, NY, Jessica Stamp of Lockport, NY, Kevin Stamp of Gasport, NY, Venessa Haley of Rochester, NY, Amelia Harris of Lewiston, NY, Jackson Harris of Lewiston, NY and Haleigh Harris of Zeeland, MI; four great-grandchildren, Brett Andrzejewski of Niagara Falls, NY, Eian Haley of Rochester, NY, Mikayla Karnyski of Lockport, NY and Jayden Rivera of Lockport, NY; and many step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, Gerry was predeceased by one son, David Harris; two sisters, Betty Gusky and Marion Bax; and two brothers, William Harris and Richard Harris.

The family will be present to receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Chapel of the OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY (297-9007), where a funeral service will be held on Friday, November 11th at 11:00 AM. Interment, with Military Honors, will follow in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Colonial Village Presbyterian Church, 4813 Kline Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting us at www.ottoredanz.com and www.niagara-gazette/obituaries.

Gerald married CREEKMORE, Beverley E on 9 Sep 1952 in Wichita Falls, Archer County, TX. Beverley (daughter of CREEKMORE, Albert B and COLLINS, Gladys) was born on 30 Oct 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 4 Apr 2018 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Beverley E. (nee Creekmore) Harris, 87, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 with family by her side at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.  Born on October 30, 1930 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Gladys (Collins) Creekmore.  Beverley graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1948. On September 26, 1952 she married Gerald I. “Gerry” Harris at Sheppard Air Force Base. 
 
Well known in our community for her 27 years working in the attendance office at Niagara Wheatfield High School.  She was also a longtime, active member of Colonial Village Presbyterian Church.  
 
Mrs. Harris is predeceased by her Husband Gerry on November 7, 2011 and her Son David on February 12, 2010.  She is survived by her children, Anne Harris Stamp and Stephen Harris; grandchildren, Derek (Lisa) Wisnieski, Jessica Stamp, Kevin Stamp, Venessa Haley, Amelia Harris, Jackson Harris and Haleigh Harris and seven great-grandchildren, Brett Andrzejewski, Eian Haley, Mikayla Karnyski, Jayden Rivera, Alexander David-Keith Beduhn, Audrianna Zofia-Marie Beduhn and Cameron Wisneski. Survivors also include her dear cousin Irene.
 
An incredibly loving Mother, Grandmother and “Great-Grandmama” who was always caring and giving to her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening, taking walks, and never missed Wheel of Fortune. Beverley adored her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren, she never left the house without pictures to show them off. She will be deeply missed.
 
Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3-7 p.m. in the Chapel of OTTO REDANZ FUNERAL HOME, 2215 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 12th at 10:00 a.m.  Interment will follow in Niagara Falls Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.  In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to a local chapter of the American Diabetes Association.
 

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Niagara Gazette - 10/16/1952

TEXAS WEDDING - The marriage
of Miss Beverly E. Creekmore
and Gerald I. Harris, A/3c,
was solemnized in Wichita Falls.
Tex. The bride is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Creekmore,
Willow avenue, and the
bridegroom is-the-sonof-Mr-and_
Mrs. Lawrence Harris, North avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Harris are
making their .home at 1305 Sixteenth
street, Wichita Falls.

Lawrence married PARKS, Mildred about Sep 1920 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Mildred (daughter of PARKS, Frank W and WOODS, Edna I) was born about 1901 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Albert + COLLINS, Gladys. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]