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McClellan "Bud" Harris III

1952 - 2020

BORN

1952

DIED

2020

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McClellan Harris Obituary

McClellan "Bud" Harris III

El Paso - McClellan "Bud" Harris, III

On August 19, 2020 the world lost a great husband, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Bud was the Life of the Party, King of Karaoke, Captain of the Balboa Duffy, MVP of The Toddler Air Toss, Friend to All on the Boardwalk, Dedicated to Dancefloor Dazzle, Creator of Levity, Instigator of Laughter, Champion of Listening, and Chief Chopper of Culinary Delights. There was no end to his value and talents.

Bud Harris had a long and successful career with Golden State Water Company where he served as the Executive Vice President. He valiantly made the early morning drive into the city so he and his wife could be close to the ocean that they loved so much. He was a great father to his fur babies, Michon and Marley. He cared for them with a tenderness palpable to all in the room. The memory of this gentleman's constant commitment to kindness and humor is a blessing to those who knew and loved him.

Bud was born May 17, 1952 in Liberal, Kansas. Eldest of two sons to McClellan Harris, Jr. and Mary Harris. He was a graduate of Andress High School and earned his MBA from the University of Texas at El Paso.

Bud is survived by the love of his life for 32 years, Kathie Amstater Harris, her sister Susan Amstater Schwartz, her brother, Rick Amstater and wife Judy Amstater. His nephew, Clifford Harris and his wife, Patty Harris and their sons, James Patrick Welker and Dakota Harris. Clifford's stepbrother, Tony, and his wife Nevada Wagner of Colorado City, Texas. He was "Uncle Bud" to Sam and Max Schwartz, Sienna and Milan Schwartz, Tania and Scott Schwartz, Emma and Douglas Schwartz, Jessica Amstater-Lane and Jay Lane and their children, Jack and Olivia Amstater - Lane of Dallas, Texas and Joe and Cameron Amstater of Brooklyn, New York and their children, Stuart and Evelyn.

Bud's interment service was officiated by Rabbi Ben Zeidman on August 26, 2020 at Temple Mt. Sinai Cemetery with love by his immediate family and friends. The family would be honored by any donation to the charity of your choice.






El 19 de agosto del 2020, el mundo perdió a McClellan ""Bud"" Harris, III, un gran esposo, cuñado, tío y amigo. Bud era la vida de la fiesta, rey del karaoke, capitán del Balboa Duffy, MVP de The Toddler Air Toss, amigo de todos en el paseo marítimo, dedicado al Dancefloor Dazzle, creador de la ligereza, instigador de la risa, campeón de la escucha y Jefe Chopper de las Delicias Culinarias. Su valor y talento no tenían fin. Bud Harris tuvo una carrera larga y exitosa en Golden State Water Company, donde se desempeñó como vicepresidente ejecutivo. Valientemente hacía el viaje temprano en la mañana a la ciudad para que él y su esposa pudieran estar cerca del océano que tanto amaban. Fue un gran padre para sus bebés peludos, Michon y Marley. Los cuidó con una ternura palpable para todos en la habitación. El recuerdo del compromiso constante de este caballero con la bondad y el humor es una bendición para quienes lo conocieron y amaron. Bud nació el 17 de mayo de 1952 en Liberal, Kansas. Fue el mayor de los dos hijos de McClellan Harris, Jr. y Mary Harris. Se graduó de Andress High School y obtuvo su maestría en administración de empresas de la Universidad de Texas en El Paso. A Bud le sobrevive el amor de su vida durante 32 años, Kathie Amstater Harris, su hermana Susan Amstater Schwartz, su hermano Rick Amstater y su esposa Judy Amstater. También le queda su sobrino Clifford Harris y su esposa Patty Harris y sus hijos: James Patrick Welker y Dakota Harris. Le queda su hermanastro, Tony, y su esposa Nevada Wagner de Colorado City, Texas. Era el "tío Bud" de Sam y Max Schwartz, Sienna y Milan Schwartz, Tania y Scott Schwartz, Emma y Douglas Schwartz, Jessica Amstater-Lane y Jay Lane y sus hijos, Jack y Olivia Amstater-Lane of Dallas, Texas y de Joe y Cameron Amstater de Brooklyn, Nueva York y sus hijos, Stuart y Evelyn. El servicio de entierro de Bud fue oficiado por el rabino Ben Zeidman el 26 de agosto del 2020 en el cementerio del Templo Monte Sinaí con amor de su familia inmediata y sus amigos. La familia se sentiría honrada con cualquier donación a la organización benéfica de su elección.

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Published by El Paso Times from Aug. 28 to Aug. 30, 2020.

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Bill Gedney

September 1, 2020

Bud was a coworker, inspiration and friend at Golden State Water Company.

He inspired all who worked for him, and reminded us always that our first duty was love to our families, be friends to our coworkers, to be committed to the company and most of all to keep the Faith with our fellow employees, the communities we served and our investors.

I will never forget your friendship, the standards you set and the love exhibited during the all too few years I worked with you.

God speed Bud Harris.

Julianne Haddad

August 30, 2020

I had the pleasure of working with Bud at EPEC. As described he was so funny & made tense days so much easier. I'm so sorry for your loss. What a good man.

Julie Haddad❤

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