1953
P.
2010
P. Harris
January 17, 1953 — January 17, 2010
P. Stephen Harris, 57, passed away surrounded by his loving family on 1/17/10 in Kansas City, MO. Memorial Services will be held at 4pm on 1/22/10, at Second Presbyterian Church, 55th & Oak Street, Kansas City, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the following: Saint Luke's Hospital Foundation- Main 5 Medical Oncology, 4225 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO, 64111; Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO, 64145.
Steve was born February 21st, 1952, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Stephen Welsh and Janet MacFarlane Harris. He graduated from Pembroke-Country Day School as a National Merit Finalist in 1970. He married his high school sweetheart, Georgeanne Orr, in 1972 while both were attending Stanford University. He graduated from Stanford University in 1974 with a B.A. in Political Science and a B.S. in Human Biology. In 1977, he graduated with a J.D. from The University of Kansas School of Law and was a National Moot Court Finalist.
Steve's career as an attorney in Kansas City included: Associate at Deacy and Deacy law firm; Senior Litigation Counsel for Butler Manufacturing; Associate General Counsel for Alfa-Laval, Inc.; General Counsel for DeLaval, Inc.; Associate General Counsel for Tetra Pak, Inc. in Chicago, IL; Resumed General Counsel for DeLaval, Inc. for all of North America and President of DeLaval Manufacturing, Inc.; Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Ascension Insurance, Inc.; President of DeLaval Manufacturing, Inc. and Managing Director of DeLaval Services, LLC.
Steve loved spending time in the mountains. He was an instructor at Aschcroft Mountaineering School outside of Aspen, CO from 1969-1971, and he also was a ski instructor at Aspen Highlands for two winters. Steve loved vacationing with his family at their home in Breckenridge, CO.
Steve was a member of The Kansas City Country Club and Second Presbyterian Church. He was the proud founder of the First Watch Breakfast Club (and it's sole financial supporter!). Steve had many close friends, colleagues, and a demanding career, but he was never too busy for his family. Steve fell in love with his soulmate at the age of 16, and was a wonderful and loving husband for 37 years. The ultimate joy of Steve's life were his children, and he was a devoted and exceptional father.
The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to Steve's wonderful nurses that cared for him during his battle with cancer. The family would also like to thank the selfless support from their friends during this battle. The gifts and food delivered through the weeks provided the ability to radiate the strength, positivity, and hope needed, not only to build up Steve, but also each other.
Everything Steve did in his life he did for his family, and through his example, we will continue to love, encourage and support each other, keeping his memory alive.
Steve is survived by his wife, Georgeanne Orr Harris; his three sisters, Janet Warren, Debbie Schell, and Laura Marvel; his children, Welsh Harris, Michelle and husband Rustin Ingram, Richie Harris, and Judy Dickey; his granddaughter Ashtyn Ingram.
Arrangements by: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Parks, KS 66204, (913) 648-6224. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com
Steve was born February 21st, 1952, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Stephen Welsh and Janet MacFarlane Harris. He graduated from Pembroke-Country Day School as a National Merit Finalist in 1970. He married his high school sweetheart, Georgeanne Orr, in 1972 while both were attending Stanford University. He graduated from Stanford University in 1974 with a B.A. in Political Science and a B.S. in Human Biology. In 1977, he graduated with a J.D. from The University of Kansas School of Law and was a National Moot Court Finalist.
Steve's career as an attorney in Kansas City included: Associate at Deacy and Deacy law firm; Senior Litigation Counsel for Butler Manufacturing; Associate General Counsel for Alfa-Laval, Inc.; General Counsel for DeLaval, Inc.; Associate General Counsel for Tetra Pak, Inc. in Chicago, IL; Resumed General Counsel for DeLaval, Inc. for all of North America and President of DeLaval Manufacturing, Inc.; Executive Vice President and General Counsel for Ascension Insurance, Inc.; President of DeLaval Manufacturing, Inc. and Managing Director of DeLaval Services, LLC.
Steve loved spending time in the mountains. He was an instructor at Aschcroft Mountaineering School outside of Aspen, CO from 1969-1971, and he also was a ski instructor at Aspen Highlands for two winters. Steve loved vacationing with his family at their home in Breckenridge, CO.
Steve was a member of The Kansas City Country Club and Second Presbyterian Church. He was the proud founder of the First Watch Breakfast Club (and it's sole financial supporter!). Steve had many close friends, colleagues, and a demanding career, but he was never too busy for his family. Steve fell in love with his soulmate at the age of 16, and was a wonderful and loving husband for 37 years. The ultimate joy of Steve's life were his children, and he was a devoted and exceptional father.
The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to Steve's wonderful nurses that cared for him during his battle with cancer. The family would also like to thank the selfless support from their friends during this battle. The gifts and food delivered through the weeks provided the ability to radiate the strength, positivity, and hope needed, not only to build up Steve, but also each other.
Everything Steve did in his life he did for his family, and through his example, we will continue to love, encourage and support each other, keeping his memory alive.
Steve is survived by his wife, Georgeanne Orr Harris; his three sisters, Janet Warren, Debbie Schell, and Laura Marvel; his children, Welsh Harris, Michelle and husband Rustin Ingram, Richie Harris, and Judy Dickey; his granddaughter Ashtyn Ingram.
Arrangements by: D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf, Overland Parks, KS 66204, (913) 648-6224. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com
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