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Benjamin N. Harris

1938 - 2012

Benjamin N. Harris obituary, 1938-2012, Farmington, NM

BORN

1938

DIED

2012

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Cope Memorial Chapel Farmington

404 West Arrington Street

Farmington, New Mexico

Benjamin Harris Obituary

FARMINGTON
Benjamin N. Harris
March 28, 1938-Oct. 2, 2012

Benjamin N. Harris, 74, of Farmington, died on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, in Farmington. He was born March 28, 1938, in Bisti.
He worked as a welder majority of his life. He worked for many years at PESCO, in Farmington, until his retirement.
Benjamin loved spending time with his family, he enjoyed the company of his great-grandsons.
He liked to hunt, watch wrestling, Scyfy, "Matlock" and "Texas Ranger."
Benjamin was preceded in death by his parents, Ben H. and Betty Harris and his brothers, Harold, Dwight and Harry Harris.
He is survived by his daughters, Geraldine and Genevieve Harris, both of Farmington, Geneva and Jacqueline Harris, both of Carson, Bernice Harris, of Albuquerque and Charlene (Robert) Cooks, of Carson; brother, Bobby Harris, of Carson; sisters, Marjorie Begay and Ann (Andrew) Begay, all of Bisti and Elsie Skeans, of Kan.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5, at Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington.
A funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, also at Cope Memorial Chapel in Farmington, with Rev. Raymond Sales officiating.
Interment will follow in Memory Gardens, 6917 E. Main St. in Farmington.
Please join the family for a reception at Huerfano Chapter House.
Pallbearers are Leroy Christiansen, Hesper Brown, Henry Tinhorn, Jason Tinhorn, Anthony Toney and Robert Cooks.
Honorary pallbearers are all his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are with COPE MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington, 505-327-5142.

Published by Farmington Daily Times from Oct. 5 to Oct. 12, 2012.
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Judy, Vee, Neva, Bernice, Jac, and Char: I'm sorry to hear the passing of your father. Ya'll are in my prayers and May the Good Lord give you Peace and Comfort you in this time of sorrow. Love you all. Stay Blessed!

Anna Simpson

October 9, 2012

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

TOMMY & IRENE BEGAY

October 5, 2012

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