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Harry Longbottom Obituary
December 10, 1951 - March 31, 2022
Harry Longbottom, 70, of Yuma, Arizona passed away o n March 31, 2022.
Harry was born in Ngoya, Japan on December 10, 1951. Harry graduated high school from A.T. Mahan in Keflavik, Iceland in 1970. He studied Army ROTC at Kansas State University A&AS, Manhattan, Kansas, until 1974 then continued his study of law at Washburn University of Topeka Kansas School of Law where he completed his Juris Doctorate in 1977. Harry was then Commissioned as an officer in the United States Army in 1978 and served his country and the United States Army for over 20 years before retiring in 1998 as a Major. After honorably retiring from the US Army, Harry continued to practice law as a Lawyer and Partner at Byrne, Benesch, Longbottom and Villareal from 1998 through 2001 and as a Lawyer and Sole Practitioner at Harry Wm. Longbottom, Attorney at Law, PLLC for the last 21 years.
Harry is survived by his wife of over 30 years Faith Miller. Harry and Faith met in Germany in 1988 where they fell in love, not only with one another, but also Germany, the people, and the life they started together there. They were married in Las Vegas, NV in 1989 and moved to Yuma, Arizona in 1995. He is also survived by his sister, Cindy Ransom of Sparks, NV and his sister and brother-in-law, Paula and Paul Lasorsa of Ashby, Massachusetts, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Frankie Maye and John Longbottom of El Paso, TX and brother, David Longbottom of Bakersfield, CA.
Harry was a true man of character with a huge heart and great love for animals. He especially loved and cherished Faith's 30 pound German cat, Baby and their Australian Silky Terrier, Sheela, who went to work every day with Harry. Harry was lovingly known in the neighborhood as the dog-walker.
Harry has always considered Yuma, the Foothills and it's residents in particular, his hometown. In his community, he was a very active member of the Foothills Rotary, YEA and MOAA acting as a past President in all 3.
Harry will be deeply missed and never forgotten by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Memorial service will be held at Yuma Mortuary on Friday, April 15th at 2:00pm.
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Mary & Kim Ellerman
April 27, 2022
Last night I heard of the passing of our dear friend and attorney. It was always such a pleasure to be around Harry and his dog when we would come to the office. He always talked about you Faith, you could tell how much he appreciated you and your relationship. We will miss Harry and offer our condolences. We will keep you in our prayers.
Dorothy & Miles Clippinger
April 14, 2022
Condolences to the family, we knew Mr.Longbottom only thru some legal work he did for us, but it seemed like we'd known him far longer. A really wonderful man.
Mark Hessinger
April 12, 2022
Karen and I extend our heartfelt condolences to Harry's family. I only knew Harry from being in the legal community of Yuma, but I knew him to be a fine lawyer and an all around great guy. He will be greatly missed.
Tom Kelly
April 12, 2022
Harry was a true gentleman and a very honorable lawyer.
His passing will be a great loss to the legal profession.
My profound condolences to his family.
Richard Parks
April 12, 2022
Our sincere condolences. Harry will be much missed.
Pamela Walsma
April 12, 2022
Every one in the legal community and other organizations he was involved in will miss Harry. I will miss him as a friend and a attorney that I greatly respected.
Kelly Smith
April 12, 2022
So sorry for this sad news. Harry was a wonderful member of the legal community in Yuma, AZ and will be sorely missed.
Nisa Sutton
April 11, 2022
Our deepest sympathy,
I remembered him picking up his feral cats after he got them spay/neutered at HSOY. He was a very nice man.
Penny Moore-Cramer
April 10, 2022
Faith and family - I´m so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Harry at Byrne, Benesch. He always came into work with a smile and always took a stand for doing the right thing. Harry will always be remembered.
Don Foltz, USMC Ret
April 10, 2022
A true patriot and valued friend. You will be sorely missed. God speed Harry and thank you for your service. Semper Fi
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