Stanley Harris

Stanley Dean Harris was born in Murray, Utah on December 28, 1945, to Ina Dean Caldwell and John Boring Harris. Stan passed away peacefully in his home on October 26, 2021, after a battle with liver cancer. Stan was the oldest of six children. Many of his fondest childhood memories included growing up in the historic Murray Mansion. Stan was proud to be a lifelong resident of Murray, Utah and his heart and home were always nearby.

Stan graduated from Murray High School. After high school graduation Stan served in the military during the Vietnam War. His service took him to Germany, Italy and Texas. Upon completing his service, Stan returned to Utah and began his career as a machinist while attending the University of Utah. Stan met Pam Jensen at work and they married in 1975. Their daughter Corinne was born in 1978. Stan and Pam enjoyed being parents and raising Corinne. They eventually divorced but remained friends throughout their lives.

On April 8, 1989, Stan married Della Turner Stanley. This union added so much joy and four more children (Heidi, Mark, Kim and Stephanie) to his life. Stan and Della enjoyed being parents to their blended family of five children and eventually their family grew to include eight grandchildren.

Stan enjoyed his work as a machinist. His career progressed and he seized the opportunity to sell machine equipment with Moncktons Machine Tools. Stan was a natural traveling salesman. Meeting with clients and educating others about machine tools brought him great delight. Stan loved people and never met a stranger; as a result, many of his clients became his friends. Stan retired from a long successful career at Moncktons in July 2015.

Over his lifetime Stan enjoyed the outdoors tremendously. During his early adult years he loved driving his Volkswagen bus to adventures that included camping, hiking, fishing, and anything to do with the great outdoors. As time passed, Stan decided to retire the aging bus and he purchased a cabin in Alpine, Wyoming where he continued his outdoor adventures. Many hours were spent enjoying the natural beauty of Wyoming.

Stan had many hobbies and always enjoyed a challenge.
He was a life-long learner and continued taking courses at the University of Utah. In fact he was enrolled in a class at the time of his death. Stan enjoyed studying astronomy, paleontology and geology. Stan was a talented wood worker making many beautiful items and gifts for loved ones. His hand-made chess set won a blue ribbon at the Utah State Fair. Playing golf was a favorite pastime. Cooking and preparing food for others gave him great joy. Stan loved music and he had a voice that brought cheer to others. He would often sing at special events and always chose the perfect song for the occasion.

Stan is preceded in death by his father John Boring Harris, mother Ina C. Wyman, step-father Chester Wyman, sister-in-law Angie Harris.

Stan is survived by his wife Della Harris, his daughter Corinne (Brian) Yardley, their children Whitney, Weston, Waverly, His step-daughter Heidi (Victor) Nilson and their children Mark and Wyatt, his step-son Mark (Melanie) Stanley and their children Nicholas Arden Day and Christopher James (Megan) Stanley, his step-daughter Kim (John) Dearmin, and his step-daughter Stephanie (Dan) Harrell and their sons Kalson and Corbin Riggi. His brother Mark Harris, his sister Carol (David) Frymire, his sister Melissa (Danny) Cannon his sister Mary (Ralph) Schroeter, his brother David (Cindy) Harris, and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Funeral Chapel, 4760 State Street, Murray, Utah 84107. Viewings will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 10:00 to 10:45 am at the funeral home. Interment at Elysian Burial Gardens. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.