Kathryn A. "Kay" Harris age 91 of Tonasket died on
Monday, July 1, 2013 at her home in Tonasket.
She was born January 13, 1922 in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania to parents
Harry and Gertrude Richardson. In 1933,
the family moved west in search of work and settled in Boise, Idaho where Kay
grew up and graduated from high school. On
November 1, 1946, she married John P. Harris in Boise. Together they made their home in Boise where
Kay worked in the Dry Cleaning Business for many years. Kathryn was an accomplished bowler; winning
the Idaho State Women's Scratch Tournament three separate times and winning the
Northwest Region Women's Scratch Championship once. She loved to teach her kids and grandkids how
to bowl. Following retirement, John and
Kay moved to be near a son and family.
They later moved to Tonasket where they made daily visits to Whistler's
restaurant. Kathryn was a member of the
V.F.W. Auxiliary and the International Bowling Association.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
1
Daughter: Jeanne (Pete) Fulfer of
Lowman, Idaho
2 Sons: Bob
(Penny) Harris of Tonasket
Steve (Janice) Harris of Portland, Oregon
1 Brother:
Harry Richardson of Boise, Idaho
2 Sisters:
Evelyn Fraizer of Caldwell, Idaho
Merle Schmidt of Phoenix, Arizona
11 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren and 11
Great Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her husband, John in
2010 and 1 sister: Jeanne Stearns
SERVICES
Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 5,
2013 9:00 AM at the Tonasket
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
Salvation Army.