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REX HARRIS Obituary

Rex T. Harris 1/4/1930 ~ 6/7/2011 Beloved husband, father, grand-father and friend, Rex T. Harris, 81, passed away June 7, 2011 in Provo. Born Jan. 4, 1930 in Delta, UT to Edward Daniel and Cora Forster Harris. Raised in Delta, the fourth of seven children. Married his sweetheart Lois Carling on Feb. 6, 1952 in Salt Lake Temple. They shared 59 wonderful years together; the parents of five children: Tina (Mike) Nielson; Gary Harris; Dan (Sharon) Harris; Steven Harris; and Maria (Tim) Shamanski. They have 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grand-children. Rex served in Korean War as medic for the Army. Worked as a lineman for Utah Power and Light for 32 years. Had a love for gems and minerals, and was a owner of the Red Beryl Mine for 36 years, and co-owner of Tina's Jewelry and Minerals for 15 years. Very well known and respected in international gem and mineral world. Each October, Rex looked forward to the deer hunt; an avid hunter, loved to hunt with his brothers, sons and grandsons. Loved the mountains and spent a great deal of time looking for deer, cutting Christmas trees, cedar posts and fire wood. Rex possessed the rare quality of being able to make a fast friend of almost anyone he met. Loved telling jokes and stories to anyone. He would make one laugh, if not from his humorous stories, from his contagious laugh. The world will be a lesser and much more quiet place without him. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Survived by wife, children and grandchildren; brothers and sisters: Mark (Luree) Harris; Robert (Iris) Harris; and Fran (Wes) Cummins; brothers and sisters-in-laws: Emma Lou Harris; Chad (LuDean) Carling; Sharon Stewart; and Charles (Janet) Carling. Many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; brothers: John and Edward; sister: Anna Beth; daughter-in-law: Toni Blanch Harris; grandson: Robbie Harris; and a granddaughter: Tori Schmanski. Service: Monday June 13, 11 a.m., Delta Stake Center, 125 S. White Sage Ave. Delta. Viewing prior to funeral, 9-10:30 a.m., and Sunday evening at Nickle Mortuary, 190 S. Center, Delta, 6-8 p.m. Burial Delta Cemetery.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2011.

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Nick Sturman

July 11, 2011

I heard of Rex but never had the honour of meeting him. Sounds like a great person who I should have met! Condolences to all Rex's family & close friends. Pala International led me to this page from their website where they mention Rex's passing.

Golda Black-Fournier

June 21, 2011

I have so many fond memories of Rex & Lois & their family growing up next door to them in Delta. I so appreciate how wonderful Rex was to my Mother & Father. I remember what a great Dad he was & how much he loved Lois. My prayers are with his family.

Tonia (Timm) Meacham

June 16, 2011

Lois and Family~ I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Rex. My thoughts are with you all. It is never easy but I hope your memories help to find comfort.

Bruce Thorne

June 13, 2011

My brother and I were on our way to do some mineral collecting down by Milford,Utah, we had stopped by the side of the road to check out a dirt road that might be a short cut to the big open pits where we wanted to collect. Suddenly a car pulled up behind us and stopped and out stepped Rex Harris, he said he was heading up to his red beryl mine and asked us if we wanted to go. We jumped at the chance to go collect with him, he was one of the original members of the Mineral Collectors of Utah Club. Thanks for the 'Good Times'. Acting President Bruce P. Thorne

Tom Munson

June 13, 2011

I remember the day I entered Tina Jewelry store and told Rex he was under arrest ( He knew I was Joking!). He pulled out a 357( I hope it wasn't loaded!) and said over my dead body, we laughed and laughed until our sides hurt. Rex was an old cowboy who danced to his own his own tune. He and his son Gary worked hard at mining and as a result, did very well and led a blessed life! He will be very much missed and we hope his family can deal with his passing. Tom Munson (Salt Lake City)

Wes Duncan

June 11, 2011

Rex and Lois are the best along with the extended Harris family.Above all, Rex was a CHOICE FRIEND!! I shall deeply miss our every Monday trip to Payson or Provo.

Loabelle Mangelson-Clawson

June 11, 2011

Rex, Lois and family were neighbors to my parents Golden
and Loa Black. Rex was always ready to help with anything
they needed. When Golden passed, they were caring and loving to Loa and treated her like their own mother. I will
always remember visiting and being greeted by Rex. He was
an incredible friend to our family. I can still hear his laugh.

Terry Stephenson

June 11, 2011

Rex Was always working for the Farmers on his off hours in Millard County keeping their Electric Motors and Wiring done for their farms, always could depend on him. Played a big role in Bring the Sprinkler Irrigation era into ther area. Just an all around fine man. Terry Stephenson

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