MARY LEE HARRIS

1926-2008

Mary Lee, 82, passed away peacefully on Aug. 4, 2008, after a valiant battle against cancer.

She is survived by Jerry, her loving husband of 60 years; her sons Mark of Nevada, Robert of Ohio; and daughter Karen of Australia; as well as five grandchildren and a great-grandson expected in September.

Mary Lee was a renaissance woman in every sense. Born in Irondale, Mo. on March 13, 1926, she began her creative career as a mapmaker during WWII. She was a devoted teacher and skilled topographic draftsman for the Bureau of Land Management for many years.

Mary Lee was an avid artist, pottery maker, seamstress, designer, and quilter her entire life. She loved good music, history, the sciences, and the beautiful sights of the world. She enjoyed living in new towns, making new friends, and traveling. She fished, hiked and golfed with great enthusiasm.

Mary Lee and Jerry called Green Valley their home since 1988.

She is greatly missed as wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend.

Remembrances may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure charity or the Green Valley Artist’s Guild.