January 29, 1938 - May 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of George Harris share the news of his passing.
George grew up in Vancouver, Deep Cove and Murrayville. George married his high school sweetheart, Fay Deighton in 1961. They relocated to Prince George in 1964 where George worked as a teacher and later principal for School District 57 for 35 years. He was passionate about education and his students.
George and Fay raised three children Laurel, Lance and Lee and built their home on the Nechako River.
Fay and George were married for 39 years when Fay passed away in December 2000 after a courageous battle with cancer. George experienced a second love in his life, meeting and marrying Beverley in 2003. They had 22 wonderful years together living in the Penticton area.
Predeceased by his wife, Fay, parents, Murray and Edith Harris, sister, Marjorie Barichello and brother Doug Harris.
Survived by his wife Beverley, brother Ken (Janine) Harris, children Laurel (Paul) Kather, Lance (Leslie) Harris, Lee (Elizabeth) Harris, Bev’s children Michele Wilson, Andrea (Sam) Kifle, Chris (Nathalie) Messent, 16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.
Special thanks to the devoted nurses and doctors on the fifth floor of Penticton Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Penticton Hospital or the charity of your choice.
Celebration of life -Saturday, July 5, 1:00, Providence Funeral home,1258 Main St, Penticton BC
Internment -Tuesday, July 8, 1:00 Prince George Cemetary -Gathering to follow