Richard Bridges Harrison

Deceased: December 26, 2014 in Phoenix OR at his home.

Born: June 21, 1928 in Medford, OR to Raymond and Mildred Harrison.

Married to Alicia on August 11, 1982 in Reno NV.

Veteran of the US Army during the Korean war (no active duty)

37 year career with the “dairy”. Jorgenson's, bought by Mayflower, bought by Darigold.

Hobbies: Before his eyesight prohibited the craft he was an expert carver and so enjoyed creating his characters out of wood. Prior to that he built and flew silk-screened radio controlled airplanes. He LOVED motorcycles and owned one most of his adult life.

Preceded in death by: His parents and sister, Joanne Meeker..

Survivors: Wife, Alicia Harrison, daughter, Sandra Mewhinney, son Mark Harrison, stepsons, Bob and Bill Beebe, grandchildren Paul and Eric Stallard, Ashley Harrison, Rob Beebe, Tehler Kennedy, Auburn Beebe, Brandon and Brendon Steinfield, and great grandchildren James Stallard, Max Stallard and Avery Kennedy.

About dad (Dick)............

Dick lived his entire life in the Rogue River Valley. He loved the river and kayaked it a lot as a young man. He fished the Rogue and also the lakes, hunted ducks and geese at Klamath lake and adored every dog he ever had.

Having grown up in depression era Medford OR Dick later attended some college in Ashland and was a star athlete in track. During the Korean war he stayed stateside in the army. For 37 years Dick worked for the “dairy.” First Jorgenson's which sold to Mayflower which in in turn sold to Darigold. He met and made lifetime friends while working there.

Dick married the love of his life, Alicia in 1982. They had so much fun together! Camping with their motor home fairly local they eventually began making their way south to join fellow snowbirds in sunny AZ. They continued that annual trek for several years before it was time to stay settled at their home in Phoenix.

Everyone who knew Dick, loved him. He had the biggest heart, the widest grin, bear hugs abundant and a marvelous sense of humor. He was an awesome father. Not a single day will pass we don't remember and miss him with all our hearts.

Arrangements under the direction of Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives, Medford, OR.