Edward Jay Harris' Obituary
Edward Jay Harris was born on October 14, 1957 in Salem, Oregon to Earl & Carolin Coslett Harris.
He died at his home in St. Helens on July 24, 2008 at the age of 50.
He attended schools in Wilsonville, Aurora and Woodburn high school.
He had been a welder, a cook and a landscaper and his last occupation was a care giver to his mother.
He lived in Wilsonville for most of his life until moving to St. Helens in November of 2007 until present.
His interests included flowers, cats, putting things together.
Survivors include: Mother: Carolin Griesbach of St. Helens; Son: Zachery John Patterson; Siblings: Carol Elliott of Roseburg, OR.; Winnie Edwards of Arlington, WA.; Georgia Grooms of Hollywood, MD.; Jack Harris of Sedro Wooley, WA.; Michael Harris of St. Helens; preceded in death by his father in '78 and a brother: Robert David in '60.
His body is being donated to Oregon Health Sciences University.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Columbia Humane Society.
on-line condolences may be made to the family at www.columbiafh.com
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