Bert Douglas Harrison's Obituary
Bert Douglas Harrison was born April 10, 1923 in Berea, Kentucky. He grew up in small cabin in the hills of Kentucky with no running water or electricity. From a young age he did farm work and helped the family hunt for food. In the eighth grade the family moved to Morrow, Ohio. During this time he met the Miranda family, (Rose Marie Miranda would become his wife). They were married September 7, 1940 and were married almost 53 years. Bert was drafted by the Army, October 22, 1943 and was shipped overseas. He was captured in Italy September 30, 1944. He was POW for 9 month and was Honorably Discharged, December 13, 1945. He soon began working for General Motors. In 1951, Bert and Rose adopted their only child, Douglas Michael Harrison. The family lived in Mansfield, Ohio and would travel to Fort Myers, Florida for vacations. This is where he would retire. A few years after Rose passed away, Bert married Jewel. They were married for 13 years. A special thank you to Pattie, Lynne and Rachel (Jewel’s daughters) for being a special part of Dad’s life. After Jewel passed away, Bert moved to Texas with his son Mike and daughter in law Charlene until he passed away. This was a very special time. Bert died July 14, 2016. He was 93. Bert is survived by his son, Mike and daughter in law Charlene; 3 grandchildren, Amanda Paige Archer, Amber Renee’ McDougall and Douglas Michael Harrison, Jr. and 13 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother in law, Robert and his wife Jean Miranda and their family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mildred Harrison; older sister, Kathleen; first wife, Rose Marie Harrison and second wife, Jewel Harrison. Bert will truly be missed.
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