Walter Warrington Harrison
September 25, 1928 - April 23, 2010
Obituary
Walter Warrington Harrison, 81, died April 23, 2010 with his family by his side in Seattle, WA after a six-month battle with cancer.
He was born September 25, 1928 in Tacoma, WA to Walter and Leone Mitchell Harrison. He graduated from Stadium High School in 1948. Afterwards he attended Pacific University in Portland, OR where he met his future wife of 60 years, Shirley Jean Duncan, in 1948. They soon married on January 14, 1950 and went to Washington State College where he studied Engineering. They returned to Tacoma and later moved to Seattle to raise a family and eventually build their home on Lake Washington.
Mr. Harrison worked for The Boeing Company from 1952-1990 as an engineer. They sent him abroad on business, allowing him and Jean to enjoy seeing the world together. After retirement, the two enjoyed an active life filled with more global traveling and annual three-month boating trips to Canada. Walter’s other passions included golfing, reading, and a dedicated involvement with his family. His kind heart and jovial sense of humor touched all of those he met.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Harrison; 2 daughters and their spouses, John and Janis Dominick, David and Dianne Long; brother, William Barnes; 5 grandchildren, Jason and Matthew Sas, Casey Long, Johnny and Zachary Dominick, and 4 great-grandchildren, Tyler, Satine, Ayden, and Norah.
A memorial service will be held at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial Park, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 206 242-1787 on April 30th at 1:00pm.
Condolences may be sent to 11020 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178.
“He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much.” – Bessie Anderson Stanley
Walt achieved much success in his lifetime and he was a devoted family man. We are deeply saddened to lose our brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Knowing Walt was one of life’s special blessings. He will be greatly missed. Our love and sympathy go to Jean, Dianne, Jan and their families.
Bill, Eileen and family
“…let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” – Heb.12:1
You ran your race to the fullest Grandpa and touched the life of everyone you met, and we are all better for having know you. I will miss you.
Thinking of your whole family today. So sorry for your loss.
Nancy McConnell
My thoughts are with you all.Treasure all the great times you had together, these memories will become pearls in your life.He was blessed with a caring and loving family.
We write in deep appreciation for our cherished friend and neighbor of 26 years, the cheerful Christmas lights on Reverie and our delightful encounters on land and sea. Our thoughts are with you, Jean and your entire loving family.
John & Joellen Hope
“Unable are the loved to die. For love is immortality.” ~Emily Dickinson
Thank you for everything Grandpa, you’ve touched my life more than you’ll ever know. You will live on through your family!
“There are only two ways to live your life.
One is as though nothing is a miracle.
The other is as though everything is a miracle.” – Albert Einstein
Dad, you are my miracle, you showed me how to live in the momment, really appreciate even the smallest details of life.
I love you, I will miss you so much, I will smile when I think of you, I will know when I talk to you that you will hear me, always in my heart, love Dianne
Walt will be missed.. We have know him and Jean for 25 years and have many memories. One in particular Walt knew I wanted to see the Christmas Ships so he invited Bob and I over the night they were to pass by their house. It was a magical night to see the ships and spend a wonderful evening with him and Jean having our cocktails and watching the ships sail on by…farewell Walt… the world has lost a very special man…Bob and Linda