Gloria J. Harrison

Gloria Jane Harrison, age 96, of Crystal Falls, Michigan died on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Gloria was born December 6, 1917 in Crystal Falls, daughter of the late Walter Sr., and Hattie Wiggins. She was a lifelong resident of Crystal Falls, graduating from Crystal Falls High School in 1936. She was selected to play a French Horn solo at her High School Senior banquet. She married Dr. Thomas R. Harrison on September 17, 1949 at St. Marks Episcopal Church and they celebrated their 51st anniversary in September of 2000. He preceded her in death on September 29, 2000. Gloria was employed as executive secretary in the Office of Price Administration for Iron County during World War II. She then worked at the First National Bank of Crystal Falls and later in the office of Dr. R. B. Hockings and Dr. T. R. Harrison. She enjoyed gardening, flower growing, cooking and baking especially for her family, camping and going to the hunting camp with family and friends. She also enjoyed having all her family at her cottage on Fortune Lake. Gloria is survived by one daughter, Sally (Tom) Peterson of Traverse City, Michigan and four sons: Dr. James (Marilee) of Crystal Falls, Michigan, Richard (Cecelia) of Escanaba, Attorney John of Crystal Falls and Robert (Janet) of St. Paul, Minnesota. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren: Ben Harrison, Paul Harrison, Matthew Harrison, James Harrison, Joseph Harrison, John Harrison, Andrew Harrison, Mark Harrison, Kevin Harrison, Eric Peterson, Lori Peterson, Allie Farnham, Lura Vann, Sara Thompson, and Jenna Wright as well as 15 great grandchildren. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and special friend and care giver, Denise Michaud. She was predeceased by four brothers, John, Walter Jr., Clarence and Doward Wiggins. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Marks Episcopal Church in Crystal Falls. A memorial service will follow at 11:00am at the church. Rev. Carolyn Orchard will officiate. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. Condolences to the family of Gloria Harrison may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net. The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the arrangements.

Gloria J. Harrison

December 6, 1917 - November 1, 2014