Steven Gary Harrison

Steven Gary Harrison 56, born June 24, 1951 in California to Haldon and Toni Harrison. While in college at Chico State University, Steve became the first employee of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., promoting the brand to bars and restaurants throughout No. California, by carrying cases of beer in the back of his car. He continued with the company for the next 27 years, most recently serving as vice president. Steve enjoyed a lifelong sense of curiosity and loved literature, fine films and spirited conversation. He was intensely interested in politics and was committed to progressive causes related to social justice, environmental sustainability, smart growth, economic opportunity and universal health care. He was also an avid cyclist, regularly joining friends on weekend rides throughout the north valley, foothills and mountains and several foreign cycling trips, most recently to Italy. Steve is survived by his loving wife Linda Zorn; his father Haldon Harrison; his mother and step-father, Toni and Jack Gardner; his brother Hugh, sister-in-law, Annie and niece, Nicole Haskins; his sister Kate Harrison and her partner Jim Hendry, of Berkeley, CA; and several step-siblings. Steve enriched the lives of all those with whom he shared himself, worked, and biked. His good humor, companionship, helpfulness to others and social commitment will be greatly missed. A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Steve Gary Harrison on Sunday, August 26, 3 PM in Chico, CA. Donations in his honor may be made to the Steve Harrison Fund, which will be used to promote environmental sustainability and alternative energy projects. Donations may be sent to Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home of Chico, which is handling arrangements. You may share your memories and thoughts of Steve online at nbcfh.com.