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1953

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2014

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RICHARD HARRISON Obituary

Name: Memorial service for RICHARD HARRISON
Start: 2014-11-16T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Quonset Hut

RICHARD HARRISON Dec. 16, 1953-Oct. 24, 2014 A longtime resident of Las Vegas and iconic figure in American rock climbing, Richard Neil Harrison, passed away Oct. 24, 2014 at the age of 60. Richard grew up in Upland, Calif., where he discovered the sport of rock climbing in high school. While climbing in Yosemite National Park as a young man, he met his wife, Tina. The couple moved to Las Vegas, where they lived for about 35 years. In his more than 40 years of rock climbing, Richard's reputation as a visionary in the sport is well deserved. He was responsible for countless first ascents of routes in Joshua Tree and Yosemite National Parks, Taquitz, Suicide and Lover's Leap, all in California. He pioneered rock climbing in Red Rock National Conservation Area, establishing some of the area's most popular routes that are enjoyed today by climbers from around the world. He also developed Lamoille Canyon and other areas throughout Nevada. Off the rock, Richard loved listening to punk rock music and all types of racing, especially Formula One. He dabbled in motorcycle racing and had a passion for Porsches. His success on the rock was matched in business. For more than 20 years he ran his thriving window cleaning business. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tina Harrison; and his beloved dogs, Nikki, Sam and Puppy. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Harrison; mother, Wanda Harrison; brother, Rob Harrison; sister, Julie Harrison; sister-in-law, Corlan Harrison; nieces, Rayna Harrison and Alaina Rain; and nephews, Kenon and Jackson Rain; his dog, Senna; and his best friend, Michelle Locatelli. Richard will be remembered for being fearless yet humble, his incredible patience mentoring countless young climbers and for his uncanny ability to see possibilities where others did not. In our doubtful moments, Richard Harrison's family and friends will remember him saying, "You're golden." Memorial services to honor the lives of both Tina and Richard Harrison will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Quonset Hut in Blue Diamond.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Nov. 14, 2014.

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Rev Michael & Sharon Kirkland

June 27, 2018

Our sincere sympathy to the entire family on the passing of your Dad. We so loved the show on TLC and had the honor of visiting the pawn shop a few years ago. Your sorrow is shared by millions who affectionately loved the Old Man! Eternal Rest Grant Unto Thy Servant, Richard, O Lord, and let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him. May his Memory Be Eternal...

Darrell Adkins

June 25, 2018

Going to miss you. To Rick and family my sincerest feelings are with y'all .......

My son, Paul and I 2017

Julie Emmons (Lee)

December 8, 2017

The thought of Richard, Robby, and Julie popped into my head when I was thinking about the first Crazy Cat Lady in my life, their grandmother. When my cat Taffy would go out tom catting I would go up the road to their property and she would call them to dinner by banging pans. Cats would come from everywhere, the mountain, the roof, and the trails they blazed, and in the midst of them would be my orange tabby, so I could take him back home. It sounds like Richard lived a life worth living and it is spiritually enriching to reflect on my childhood neighborhood and the names of kids I knew and loved. Bless you all.

November 17, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. Losing those we love is a heartbreaking experience, but God cares and through his word he comforts us. "He hears your prayers and sees your tears." (2 Kings 20:5 NWT)
J.W.

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