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1959
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2024
Michael Harris Obituary
Mike was in a motorcycle accident just before turning 19 years old. He was a paraplegic after the accident and he endured for 45 years living independently in Twin Falls, Idaho Falls and Pocatello, ID.
He enrolled in College of Southern Idaho where he graduated from the small engine mechanic program in the early 1980's.
There weren't many people in Pocatello that didn't know Mike. He lived there for over 25 years. He was always friendly to everyone he met. People would always go out of their way to say "Hey, Mike how's it going?"
He loved the beach as a teenager. He would ride for miles with his surfboard trailer hooked up to his bicycle and surf all day at Huntington Beach, CA. These were some of his fondest memories. His request is to be cremated and returned to the ocean by his brother and sister. There will not be any services held but the family just asks that you send some good wishes for peace for Mike.
Mike was a strong fighter, but he is now sailing on a journey to shores that we cannot see. We know that he is free from pain and is floating peacefully in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of his dreams. Just keep swimming...
"Seeing death as the end of life is like seeing the horizon at the end of the ocean."
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Harris
Timothy Horan
March 9, 2025
Mike Harris was my best friend growing up as a kid in Garden Grove, CA. We were in Boy Scouts together. Went to the same High School together. Pacifica. We flew kites, made tennis ball cannons, worked on his maroon rag top VW Bug every weekend. I can remember having David Bowie's Fame song cranking out his windows & jumping off the roof into the backyard pool. Mike was a really cool guy! But so was his parents Bill & Carol & Shelly & Scott. We both learned how to surf together. Surfing taught us more about life than any school or college. Weather it was hitting a Jesus freak in the head with a frozen chocolate banana, throwing a carrot through a plate glass window in a shop on Main St. in Seal Beach, or witnessing a pod of Orca whales swimming sideways through the waves on a big day in H.B. I belong to the Neptune Society. So, my ashes will be scattered in the ocean also! See you in the line up on the other side. Kind Regards, Tim H.
Tanner McManus
May 9, 2024
Farewell great uncle Mike. I hope Nana and Poppa were waiting for you. I´ll hold the happy memories you gave me close.
Kim moore
May 9, 2024
May he be free from the constraints of a wheelchair and in a beautiful place.i look forward to seeing him again in a place where we can truly reconnect without the contentions and limitations that were in our life here on earth.ride that wave Mike...kim Owen Harris Moore
Sharon
May 9, 2024
May you rest well in the arms of Angels. Shelling and Scott I had the great privilege of knowing your Mother at Brookdale. Such a wonderful lady. I know you will greatly miss them both. Now they are together. Prayers and Blessings to you. Sharon
Craig & Sally Hill
May 9, 2024
Mike was such an awesome friend to us. We always enjoyed our visits with Mike and will miss him dearly. We are thankful for his friendship. I am sure he´s on his surf board at Hunting Beach catching waves!!
Tom Frankos
May 9, 2024
Sorry for your loss. I knew Mike years ago and enjoyed our conversations when we crossed paths.
Beth blatter
May 8, 2024
I can so recall my first introduction to Mike, he was with that other buddy of his Steve Burns... California dudes had come to Soda Springs Idaho. I am sad to hear of his passing, he gave it a heck of a run. Hugs to you Shelli and Scott...may he walk again among the angels
Darla Toupin
May 8, 2024
I knew Mike since he moved to Soda Springs and his parents bought the trail Cafe,I was working there and I had to teach him how to prepare the fried chicken and such. We became good friends. He always had a smile on his face. I'm so sorry for this loss for Shelley and Scott. I love this family very much. Godspeed Mike! Hugs and prayers.
Cathy
May 8, 2024
I only knew Mike a couple of years when I moved into the same apartment complex as he was living in. He was such a friendly guy and we had the best conversations. I will miss visiting and seeing Mike "tootle" around our apartments. Rest in peace Mike
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