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Phillip Harris Obituary

Philip G. Harris died April 4, 2011 at the age of 68. He was born in Boston, MA on November 4, 1942 to Aaron and Alice Harris. He was in law enforcement in Boston and Northern Maine, married Heather Harris and had a son and daughter, Eric and Danielle. After divorce, he relocated to Yuma, Arizona in 1986 and went into business as Harris Tours. In 1989 he married Jean Replogle and they worked together in the business for 23 years. Phil loved Yuma and desert living and also loved the traveling and cruises that he and his wife did during the summers.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Jean M. Harris of Newport, ME; step-sons, Robert Replogle and Chris Replogle of Yuma, and Mark Replogle of Salinas, CA; loving grandsons, Jakob, Joshua, Nikolai and brother John Harris, also surviving are the Replogle grandchildren, Cheryl, Andrew, Jennifer, Ryan, Dana, Timothy and Angel Replogle.

He was preceded in death by his mother, father and 3 sisters, Diane, Anne and Gail; step-son, Daniel Replogle, and daughter-in-law, Patricia Replogle.

Yuma Mortuary is handling cremation and memorial services are pending at this time. In lieu of flowers a donation to Yuma Humane Society would be appreciated.

Please sign the guestbook at www.yumasun.com/obituaries.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Yuma Sun from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2011.

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April 11, 2011

Phil is already miised by many of us. We had great business conversations, many arm twisting sessions that ended up in a draw and a lot of laughs. PLUS - we did great business together. John Courtis, Yuma AZ

Crystal Brockhan

April 8, 2011

Jean & Family

I was so sorry to hear that Phil passed away, please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Phil was definitely a "one-of-a-kind-guy" with a unique personality that was larger than life. His humor and smile will be missed by myself as well as all of the founding members of the Yuma County Travel Assoiciation.

Let us rejoice in the memory of Phil, and know that he is now in good hands. With deepest sympathy & respect - Crystal Brockhan, Houston, TX

Debbie Heaton-Pence

April 7, 2011

Jean and Family, Jeff and I want to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of Phil. Jean, you are one of the best women I know. The fun we all used to have,generous, and supportive was how I will remember Phil. God Bless you and thank you for YOU. All my love.

April 7, 2011

HE SOUNDED GRUFF ON THE OUTSIDE BUT HE WAS A TEDDY BEAR ON THE INSIDE. WE ENJOYED VERY MUCH THE YEARS THAT WE WORKED FOR HIM.

CHUCK AND JOYCE BUHLER

Anne MacKenzie

April 7, 2011

Phil was a wonderful boss and friend and will be greatly missed....He was a unique personality,"to know him was to love him"

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