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David Lorne Harris
DAVID LORNE HARRIS
Cedar Rapids
David Lorne Harris, 69, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, after a battle with COVID-19 and Pneumonia. A graveside funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
David was born on May 26, 1952, to Maxine Frueh and Herman Harris in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1974. He was stationed in South Korea for a duration of his time served. He grew a love in photography while stationed there.
After serving, he went to college and graduated with a degree in restaurant/hotel management. He started his first job at Holiday Inn as a chef. After some goal searching he changed paths and started studying computers and hardware. He landed a job at Norand/Intermec where he worked for a number of years. He ended his career at Rockwell Collins and retired.
David and Sandra Harris went on to have on child, Chris Harris.
In his retirement, David spent time with his favorite activities, gardening and fishing.
He is survived by his son, Chris Harris; mother, Maxine Frueh; brother, Dan Harris; sister, Tammy Hannon; and stepsister, Nancy Arthur.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Sheryl Harris; and stepfather, Herman Frueh.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to David's family.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.
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