William Harrison

4 septembre 1925 - 14 août 2017

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Souvenirs

Bill (William H.) Harrison was born on Sept. 4, 1925, in Concordia, Kansas, and passed away on Aug. 14, 2017, in Taos, New Mexico. Bill leaves behind a proud family -- including his four daughters Susan Gumucio, Sarah Jackson, Jane Michel and Nancy Campbell; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Bill graduated in 1949 from Kansas University, where he was a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Bill was a respected and vital part of the Taos community for over 40 years. As Manager of the Taos Chamber of Commerce in 1975, he co-founded the Taos Fall Arts Festival. He and his wife of 58 years, Marge, owned and enjoyed running the Shriver Gallery for 18 years until their retirement in 1998. Bill volunteered his time for numerous philanthropic organizations in Taos including Lions Club, Shared Table, Habitat for Humanity and the Taos Historic Museums. Bill proudly served his country in WWII with the U.S. Navy at Clark Field in the Philippine Islands. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the nation’s highest decoration for heroism in aerial flight and three air medals. A Celebration of Life was held for Bill on Aug. 25, 2017, at the Rivera Family Funeral Home Chapel in Taos. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Taos Historical Museums.

Hommages

Susan Embry

I am so saddened by Bill's death. I knew him before I moved to Taos, when he and Marge had Shriver Gallery and I was covering art at Southwest Art magazine. They were the first to open their arms to me in friendship. I enjoyed their warm and positive outlook and wonderful artist events. Bill and I continued to chat when we saw each other at the post office. He was such a lovely, gentle man and a forerunner of beautiful art in the Southwest. It is a fitting legacy that every piece will be a memorial to his life's work.

Publié 27 août 2017

John Encinias

My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the families, on the loss of your father. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with, "Bill & Marge" at the Shriver Gallery for many years. They were both truly fine people. Go in Peace Bill .

Publié 24 août 2017

Pat And Sonia Romero And Boys

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your father. He will be greatly missed.

Publié 23 août 2017

Scott Kreamer

So sorry to hear of cousin Bill's passing. Was so glad to have been able to spend some time with him a couple years ago when my wife, Karen, and I visited him in Taos. I have such fond memories of wonderful times spent in Downs when the Harrisons and the Kreamers got together. It was also nice to read the comments from some of Bill's (and I'm sure my dad Hugh's) Beta brothers...hope they are all doing well. That generation of Harrison/Kreamers was truly a great one...all are missed dearly. My best to all of Bill's family...he will be fondly remembered. Scott Kreamer

Publié 25 août 2017

Connie Bains

Another wonderful photo of Bill when they wrote about him on the Taos Retirement Village website.

Publié 24 août 2017

Connie Bains

Our deepest condolences for Bill's "wonderful 4 daughters" as they were always lovingly referred to by Taos Village Residents. Over the years my husband and I have had the pleasure of getting to know Bill. I believe he was a member of the monthly dinner group my father and aunt were a part of. But he was always included in any gatherings when we came to town. Your father will be deeply missed. Here is a photo taken summer 2015 when we visited for 2 months. What a sweetie. (My aunt Julia, Bill, my dad Rod and my husband Bob). We are sorry to miss his service. Connie and Bob Bains

Publié 23 août 2017

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