Michael Glen Harris
- Aug 26
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Michael Glen Harris, age 77 – Father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully in his Spokane apartment on July 6, 2026. Born on July 13, 1948, in the town of Wenatchee, WA, Michael was the beloved son of Glen and Gladys Harris.
Michael was a graduate of Wenatchee High School, class of 1967, and furthered his education at Clark College in Vancouver, WA.
Michael answered the call of duty in 1967 and served in the US Army, where he was stationed at Camp Essayons in Korea.
After his military service, Michael worked as a bartender at the Red Lion, Ramada Inn and The Beef and Brew. In the 70’s he worked as a long-haul trucker. In 1979 he completed a plumber program through the Seattle 32 P & PF Union and worked in Seattle, Canada and Alaska. He started his own plumbing and remodeling business in 1993 and worked solo for 20+ years. Michael’s work was not just a job for him; it was a source of stories and camaraderie, which he loved to share with anyone who would listen.
Michael found solace and joy in the great outdoors. A passionate hunter and fisherman, he often recounted tales of his best hunting experience up the Colockum near Wenatchee. He liked running and finished three Bloomsday runs. Gold prospecting and camping were other outdoor activities. Mike never met a stranger, always eager to share his stories and adventures.
Michael was a regular mass attendee at St. Augustine’s Spokane Parish.
He was an avid reader with Michner, his favorite. He relaxed writing poetry and prose. He self-printed two books of his own writings.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Colleen Sovereign and Sharon Driscoll and his nephew Devin Millich.
Michael is survived by his children; Darren Harris, Claire Harris, and Grace Plasencia. His grandchildren; Brooklyn, Daylon and Inez. His sister, Kathy Harris. Nephews Derik Millich, Christopher Harris. Nieces Susan Morrissey, Sarah Lertzman, Krystie Millich, Carrie Millich and Audrey Harris.
A memorial service celebrating Michael’s life will be held on September 18, 2026 at 1030 AM at Washington State Veterans Cemetery, located at 21702 W. Espanola Road, Medical Lake, WA 99022. Family, friends, and all whose lives Michael touched are invited to join in honoring his memory.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Michael’s memory to the Spokane Children’s Guild.
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