Harrison Harry Secondine

Mass will be said at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Vinita, Oklahoma.

Mr. Secondine was an engineer.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Coakley; one brother, David of Reno, Nevada; and one sister, Nadine Brown of Midwest City, Oklahoma.

Memorial contributions to HopeWest and Hospice Care Center, 3090B N. 12th St., Grand Junction, 81506.

Harrison ""Harry"" Secondine

November 11, 1928 - October 14, 2015

Harry passed away at Mantey Heights Care Center in Grand Junction. He was born in Big Springs, Texas to Harrison Secondine, Sr. and Blanche Measles Secondine. Harry was also known as Uncle Bud to his family. He spent his childhood near White Oak, OK before leaving for Seneca Indian School in Wyandotte, OK. He graduated from Haskell Institute in Lawrence, Kansas. He entered the United States Coast Guard in March of 1947. This turned into a career of over 20 years for Harry. He could be seen every Veteran's Day proudly wearing his uniform, which still fit even after all the years. After his service in the Coast Guard, Harry spent time in the merchant marine and as a realtor.

Harry was a proud Native American. He was born of Shawnee and Delaware heritage and will be buried in the Loyal Shawnee cemetery in White Oak, OK.

Harry's favorite pastime was singing along with his karaoke machine.

Harry met Dorothy Coakley in a mending hearts group after both had lost their spouses. They were married on March 12, 2007, at St. Joseph's Church in Grand Junction and enjoyed years of traveling, dining out and most of all, love and companionship. She survives. Harry is survived by a sister, Nadine and a brother, Dave.

The family wishes to thank all those who cared for Harry at Mantey Heights Care Center and HopeWest Hospice. Their compassion and caring showed through the way they took care of Harry.

Memorial contributions can be made to HopeWest Hospice.