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Larry Dean Harrison, age 80, passed to his heavenly home on July 28, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. Larry was born in Creston, Iowa on July 23, 1943. He was the youngest of three children born to Eleanor and Burdette "Sugar" Harrison. Larry graduated from Corning High School in 1961. During his sophomore year in high school, he noticed a pretty Irish lass in the hallway, Mary Colleen Sullivan, who became the love of his life. They dated in high school and were married in September of 1967 in Corning. Throughout his teenage years, Larry could often be seen working at the DX Gas Station that was owned and operated by his dad. During that time, he developed a love for cars, particularly Ford Thunderbirds. Larry worked at Nodaway Valley Foods and attended Iowa State University. He served his country in the Iowa National Guard from 1963 to 1969. Subsequently, Larry had a long career with Northwestern Bell, US West, and Qwest. Larry and Mary raised their three children on an acreage south of Council Bluffs where they built their lifelong home. Larry is survived by his daughters Colleen Thomas and Michelle Gess; grandchildren Luke (Hannah) and Logan Thomas and Alexis Borwick; sister Carolyn Engel; sisters-in-law Connie Hudson, Jean Sullivan, Barb Parcher (Scott) and Nancy Sullivan Levy (John); brothers-in-law John (Debbie) and Ed (Carol) Sullivan; and many nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his wife Mary in June 2023; son Michael Frederick in 2016; his parents; brother Don Harrison; brothers-in-law Don Engel and Dan Sullivan; sister-in-law Margaret Harrison Current; and mother and father-in-law Marie and James Sullivan. Larry was a good and faithful friend to all who knew him. He will be missed by many including his loyal cat, Mittens.
A joint funeral service will be held for Larry and Mary Harrison on Friday, August 18 at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Council Bluffs. Following mass, lunch will be served in the church hall. Interment will take place at 2 p.m. at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Corning. Visitation will take place on Thursday, August 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cutler-O'Neill Funeral Home in Council Bluffs.
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Colleen Casey-Peach
October 10, 2023
I was very sorry to hear/read about Mary Colleen and Larry passing. My heart goes out to family and friends. I pray for the peace of the Lord be with you all. Colleen Casey-Peach & Family
Pat Casey
August 17, 2023
Dear family,
So hard to lose to parents so suddenly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Pat and Elsa Casey
Peggy Casey Harper
August 17, 2023
To the families of Mary Colleen and Larry, our hearts are breaking for your losses. We will pray to God to carry you all closely during this difficult time. May their souls rest in peace and in God. Amen. Love, Peggy & Charley Harper and family
Kathleen Griffith
August 13, 2023
I worked with Larry at the phone company. He was always so friendly and helpful. After retirement, we would go to the same Cafe and I met his wife. Mary. I admired the love and dedication he had for her.
Carol Berry
August 12, 2023
Larry was always smiling and ready to help us at work. One of the kindest people I´ll ever know.
Sorry for your loss.
friend, Carol Berry
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