Marcia Harris
Marcia “Marsha” Marie Day Harris of Ravalli, MT passed away peacefully, surrounded by her two sons on Monday, January 9th, 2012 at the age of 61.
She was born to Donald Clifford and Geneva May Day on October 24th, 1950 in Missoula, MT and was raised in Ravalli, MT. She attended St. Ignatius School for most of her schooling, but graduated high school in Arlee after the birth of her first son, Steven Day. She went on to study Accounting at the Vo-Tech in Missoula, MT.
While attending college she met and married Richard Harris of Missoula, MT and together they had her second son Stacy Harris. Although divorced, they have remained friends over the years. She later met Morrie Wilson of Missoula who she shared over 20 years of her life with.
Over the years Marsha has worked at several bars, managed Car Town car lot and the family rentals in Ravalli.
Marsha was talented with her hands and excelled at quilting, beading, cross-stitching, crocheting and knitting. She recently started knitting from her own hand-spun, hand-dyed yarn. She has given many hand-made gifts that will long be treasured by her family. She enjoyed her pets over the years, from the horses of her youth to her chickens and flying squirrel in Missoula to her birds and cats in Ravalli. She enjoyed having coffee at her local hangouts in Missoula and Ravalli and socializing with the regulars.
Throughout her life she taught us, by example, the importance of: Unconditional Love, Acceptance, Forgiveness, Respect and Perseverance. She has made those around her better people and we will all miss her greatly.
She is survived by her sons, Steven Day of Ravalli, MT and Stacy (Rhonda) Harris of Florence, MT; grandchildren, Ashley Shafer and Seth Harris, great-granddaughter Madison Shafer, sister, Jeanette Heberle of Great Falls, MT; nephews, Randy (Anita) Heberle, Chris (Michelle) Heberle and Luke (Tyla) Heberle along with numerous extended family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Geneva Day and life-partner Morrie Wilson.
Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 11:00 am at the St. Ignatius Catholic Church followed by a memorial lunch at the Longhouse in St. Ignatius. Interment in the Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Missoula will occur later this year.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the many people from Lake County Home Health, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Evergreen Rehabilitation and St. Luke’s Hospital who helped care for Marsha during the last years of her life.
Messages of condolences may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory considers it a privilege to care for the Harris family.
Dear Stacy, Steven, Rhonda, Seth, Amanda, and Adam,
Dear Stacy, Steven, Rhonda, Seth, Amanda, and Adam,
My deepest sympathy (I extend to you) in the passing of your mom/grandma, Marsha. May your faith give you strength and solace at this sad time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.
Love,
Susan
Sending our condolences to Marsha’s family. Marsha and I worked together for many years at the East Gate Liquor Store and Lounge and relaxed together at the Trails End. We had many good laughs and cries together. Saw her a few months ago at Whalen Tire. Spend some time reminiscing. So glad I got to visit with her. You are in our prayers. Janey and Bill Long
Steven and Family,
We at jccs are saddened to hear this news. I will always appreciate Marcia and her kindness and humor. She was also a good mediator for me when we worked with Geneva. Marcia will be missed.
Regards,
Walt and JCCS
So sorry for your loss of Marcia… Loved visiting with her when she came in the clinic. One of the nicest and funniest ladies around.. She will be missed. Sending prayers your way.. thinking of you, Rochelle Allison
My condolences at your loss of Marsha. Not only were we classmates for many years, we we both daily riders on the “Ravalli bus” back and forth to school. I remember her as a quiet, shy girl, who was very nice. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
R.I.P. Marsha. And sincere condolences to the whole family.
Marsha was a classmate of mine in Mission. So sorry to hear the news. My thoughts are with you.
Dennis Roseleip
Billings
she was a very special and good woman. I will miss her even though I have not seen her in about three years. it seems like I just saw her yesterday. Steve and Stacy I will see you thursday
stan
Marcia was a beautiful lady Mcondolencs to the family
To the family of Marcia Harris,
I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God is “near to those that are broken at heart; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves.” (Psalm 34;18) With sympathy,
My deepest thoughts are with your family and very special partner. I will miss you Marcia!
I was sorry to hear of Marsha’s passing. We went to St. Ignatius High School together and as we classmates prepare for our next reunion in 2013, the sharing of her passing has spread among us and we will all miss her dearly! Our prayers and condolences to all of her family and loved ones.
Darlene (Dormaier) Shea
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I was a classmate of Marcia’s at St. Ignatius until my family moved in our Junior year. I remember her as quiet and shy but she had a keen sense of humor ~ all you had to do was watch that twinkle in her eyes. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Am sorry to hear of her passing; had hoped to connect with her at the next class reunion. Marsha was my best friend in elementary school – we had both achieved our height early and stood heads above everyone else. We spent many overnights at each other’s house; I have many happy and cherished memories of our experiences together.
My thoughts are with you all.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you Steven and Stacy and your families. I was saddened to read about the loss of your mother and am just praying that God graces you all with his loving embrace and comforts you during the days ahead.
Love Always,
Tracy Powell Korodi
My condolences for your loss. Your mother was one of the finest people I have ever known. Kalispell