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Lawrence H. Harris

1949 - 2019

Lawrence H. Harris obituary, 1949-2019, Santa Rosa, CA

BORN

1949

DIED

2019

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Petaluma, California

Lawrence Harris Obituary

Lawrence H. Harris
Lawrence H. Harris was born in 1949 Minot, North Dakota. His father sadly passed when he was nine years old, which opened the door for his mom to meet Col. David Siegel who eventually moved him, his brother, and mother to Montgomery, Alabama where he graduated high school in 1967. After graduating the family convened to California and settled in San Bernardino where he made the choice to attend San Bernardino Community College. After two years he still had no idea what he wanted to do with the rest of his life and made the decision to join the Air Force during the Vietnam era from 1969-1973. After completing his term with the Air Force, he used his GI Bill at Golden Gate University where he proceeded to become a Certified Public Accountant. Later he met his future wife Georgia and settled in Rohnert Park and began a family with two children, Jeremy and Jenny. In the distant future Jenny came home multiplied with two granddaughters, Alyssa and Caitlin. In 1983 he started his very own CPA firm.
Larry had a charisma that drew people to him and they happily stayed loyal for many years. He always had a joke or story ready to make sure everyone left with a smile. He had a laugh that could captivate an audience and a way to make everyone feel important. People who knew him knew that his first loves were westerns, his dogs and taxes, then the rest of us followed. He was extremely dedicated to taxes and finding that "grey area" to save (or get) as much as possible from the IRS in order to help his clients. He was the kind of man that when you called for help, he was there without a second glance. Larry was a dedicated 49er and SF Giants Fan. Every year on opening day they would have hot dogs at work to celebrate. He had a love for guns (maybe from his wish to be John Wayne). For many years he attended the "One Shot Hunt Antelope Club" each September. This is where he met his hero, Chuck Yeager. Larry also had a love for Labrador Retrievers of which he had three at one time. Although, Dakota made sure everyone knew that Larry was his human first and foremost. His love of animals gave him the soft spot for donating to the SPCA.
Larry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Georgia, and as he always said he looked forward to going home every day to the forest of beautiful flowers and trees that she is so great at growing. He is also survived by his two children, Jeremy and his long-time girlfriend Lorraine Godsey plus her extended family. His daughter Jenny and two beautiful granddaughters, Alyssa and Caitlin Reed. Also, by his brother Ronald and his sister-in-law Marsha, their three children, Dave, Jonathan and his wife Cecilia including their two children, and Shana and her husband Vance. He was loved by many and will be missed deeply by many people.
Private services were held.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the National Diabetes Association or the Sonoma County Humane Society.

Published by Press Democrat from Apr. 28 to May 12, 2019.
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Larry Harris was my classmate and friend at Golden Gate University (GGU), in 1974 and 1975. We carpooled together in our commute from Marin County to GGU. Larry was a very dedicated student at GGU. I admired him and looked up to him as a fellow student. I extend my deepest heartfelt sympathy to his wife Georgia, and their two children, Jeremy and Jennifer.

Pamela Thompson

School

July 9, 2022

About twenty years ago, I walked into Larrys office in a state of panic and tears. He sat me down, made me laugh, and saved my tenuous sanity. He was my savior that day, and I will be forever grateful. I was heartbroken when I received the letter of his passing. The world lost a truly great man with an amazing soul.
Sending love to everyone in his family and all the wonderful people at LH Harris, CPA.
Warmest regards,
Heather Paschoal

Heather Paschoal

Friend

May 9, 2019

Our thoughts are with the Harris and LH Harris CPA families. My family has worked with Larry for 30+ years and I always looked forward to talking with him. He will be greatly missed.

Bill Jereb

May 6, 2019

You will be truly missed.
Thank you so much for taking care of my business for 35+yrs.
May God be with you Larry always.

Carla Batchelder

Friend

May 5, 2019

Larry was a wonderful guy to do business with, smart, fast and accurate. he will be greatly missed by all his clients.

James Codding

Friend

May 4, 2019

We were totally devastated by the news of Larry's passing. We have been Larry's clients for almost 20 years and he was much more than a fantastic CPA to us. He provided support and counsel when we were opening our business, throughout that rugged journey and its ups and downs, and continued to support us through the sale of our business and even in our simpler times. Along the way, he was always there for us - with great advice, tax planning, jokes and a smile when we were fortunate enough to see him. I cannot say how much we will miss Larry, and are extremely grateful for the time we had with him. Our sincerest condolences and prayers for his family and wonderful office personnel.

Bruce and Bobbie McElwain

Friend

May 2, 2019

Larry has been a cherished business mentor for over 30 years. More importantly, a valued friend. I don't know that we would have had the courage to launch what has evolved into a successful business without his guidance and support! He is such a big generous spirit, and I know he will be greatly missed.

Pam & John Gipson Gipson

Friend

May 1, 2019

Hands down, Larry was the best CPA known to man. I always look forward to talking to Larry each year, since he was so FUNNY !!!!! I always paid my check to him with a SMILE. MISS YOU LARRY !!!!!

Mark Paterson

May 1, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Our condolences to family.
John Roth and Irene Jung

John Roth

Friend

April 30, 2019

Deepest condolences to Larrys family and friends and his staff at the office . We were so blessed to have Larry to turn to for advice and guidance for many years and he and his staff have done our business and personal taxes for 25 years, give or take. It was always like catching up with an old friend, even though we never even met in person. He had a gift to take the dread of taxes away :)
He will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace, Larry.
Kind regards,
Hal and Jennifer Albert

Jennifer Albert

Friend

April 29, 2019

Ted and Ellie Hard always enjoyed visiting Larry who always had time to talk not only about numbers but about family. His office was filled with his personal collections that he loved to share with the curious one. We will miss Larry who was our accountant for many years. We pray for peace and comfort for the entire family. We know he is resting in peace. We light a candle in his name.

Ted & Ellie Hard

April 29, 2019

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Larry and his family at this sad time. Larry was the go to guy when it came to taxes. He was a very thoughtful caring person no matter where your conversation went. We always enjoyed see him on our office visits. May you rest in peace our dear friend.
Cheers

Mick/Kevin Hogan/Velasquez

Friend

April 22, 2019

As a long time client (since 1983) and then an employee for 16 years, Larry will forever be a memory for my husband and me. Our sincere condolences to the family. I know he will be missed by many.

Nancy & Brian Sanders

April 21, 2019

I am deeply saddened to hear of Larry's passing. We used his CPA services for many, many years for both business and personal use and we always knew he put his client's interest ahead of anything else. Larry was always there for a helpful suggestion and friendly advice; we thought of him as more of a friend than a business acquaintance. Our thoughts and prayers are for his family.

Richard Freitas

April 20, 2019

I could always count on Larry's guidance and commitment. I am so saddened by his passing. He was such a gift to so many.

Debra Salyer

Friend

April 18, 2019

My deepest sympathy for your loss of husband, father, brother. Larry was a very caring and generous man. He will be missed! My love and prayers for all of you.

Carolyn Thompson

Friend

April 16, 2019

May your father rest in peace.
Our deepest condolences to Jeremy and your family

Andy and Kathy Godsey

Family

April 16, 2019

Many good memories of working with Larry
We will always be grateful for his help and support
GOD BLESS YOU LARRY
JOHN and LINDA HARRIS

John and Harrris

Friend

April 14, 2019

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