Paul William Harrison, 42, of Springfield, died at 4:03 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at St. John’s Hospital.
Paul was born on August 15, 1977, in Peoria, IL, the son of William and Janet (Rasmus) Harrison. He married Gretchen Hornickel in 2008, in Stanford, IL.
Paul graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria, IL and was pursuing a degree in social work at Colorado Tech University. He was an active member of Cherry Hills Church and an avid Cubs fan. Paul lived for spending time with his family, especially watching his children in sports and theatre. He referred to himself as their number one fan. Paul also loved grilling and cooking. He never met a stranger and loved to know more about other people and sharing God’s love with others.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Walter and Elsa Rasmus; paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Elinor Munson and paternal grandfather, William Harrison.
Paul is survived by his wife, Gretchen Harrison; seven children, Katherine “Connor,” Grace, Alex, Corbin, DeQuan, Xavier, and Zameria; parents, Bill and Janet Harrison; siblings, Tori (husband, Mark) Lareau and Scott (wife, Lindsay) Harrison; two nieces; seven nephews and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.
Memorial Ceremony: 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Cherry Hills Church, 2125 Woodside Rd., Springfield, with Pastor Brian Wilmarth officiating. Family will receive friends following the ceremony until 6:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Paul Harrison Memorial Fund, c/o Hickory Point Bank & Trust, 3131 Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL 62704.
The family of Paul William Harrison is being served by
Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 S. Grand Ave, West, Springfield.
Boardman-Smith Funeral Home Website
Paul was born on August 15, 1977, in Peoria, IL, the son of William and Janet (Rasmus) Harrison. He married Gretchen Hornickel in 2008, in Stanford, IL.
Paul graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria, IL and was pursuing a degree in social work at Colorado Tech University. He was an active member of Cherry Hills Church and an avid Cubs fan. Paul lived for spending time with his family, especially watching his children in sports and theatre. He referred to himself as their number one fan. Paul also loved grilling and cooking. He never met a stranger and loved to know more about other people and sharing God’s love with others.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Walter and Elsa Rasmus; paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Elinor Munson and paternal grandfather, William Harrison.
Paul is survived by his wife, Gretchen Harrison; seven children, Katherine “Connor,” Grace, Alex, Corbin, DeQuan, Xavier, and Zameria; parents, Bill and Janet Harrison; siblings, Tori (husband, Mark) Lareau and Scott (wife, Lindsay) Harrison; two nieces; seven nephews and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.
Memorial Ceremony: 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Cherry Hills Church, 2125 Woodside Rd., Springfield, with Pastor Brian Wilmarth officiating. Family will receive friends following the ceremony until 6:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Paul Harrison Memorial Fund, c/o Hickory Point Bank & Trust, 3131 Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL 62704.
The family of Paul William Harrison is being served by
Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 S. Grand Ave, West, Springfield.
Boardman-Smith Funeral Home Website
Paul William Harrison, 42, of Springfield, died at 4:03 p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at St. John’s Hospital.
Paul was born on August 15, 1977, in Peoria, IL, the son of William and Janet (Rasmus) Harrison. He married Gretchen Hornickel in 2008, in Stanford, IL.
Paul graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria, IL and was pursuing a degree in social work at Colorado Tech University. He was an active member of Cherry Hills Church and an avid Cubs fan. Paul lived for spending time with his family, especially watching his children in sports and theatre. He referred to himself as their number one fan. Paul also loved grilling and cooking. He never met a stranger and loved to know more about other people and sharing God’s love with others.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Walter and Elsa Rasmus; paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Elinor Munson and paternal grandfather, William Harrison.
Paul is survived by his wife, Gretchen Harrison; seven children, Katherine “Connor,” Grace, Alex, Corbin, DeQuan, Xavier, and Zameria; parents, Bill and Janet Harrison; siblings, Tori (husband, Mark) Lareau and Scott (wife, Lindsay) Harrison; two nieces; seven nephews and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.
Memorial Ceremony: 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Cherry Hills Church, 2125 Woodside Rd., Springfield, with Pastor Brian Wilmarth officiating. Family will receive friends following the ceremony until 6:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Paul Harrison Memorial Fund, c/o Hickory Point Bank & Trust, 3131 Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL 62704.
The family of Paul William Harrison is being served by
Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 S. Grand Ave, West, Springfield.
Boardman-Smith Funeral Home Website
Paul was born on August 15, 1977, in Peoria, IL, the son of William and Janet (Rasmus) Harrison. He married Gretchen Hornickel in 2008, in Stanford, IL.
Paul graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria, IL and was pursuing a degree in social work at Colorado Tech University. He was an active member of Cherry Hills Church and an avid Cubs fan. Paul lived for spending time with his family, especially watching his children in sports and theatre. He referred to himself as their number one fan. Paul also loved grilling and cooking. He never met a stranger and loved to know more about other people and sharing God’s love with others.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Walter and Elsa Rasmus; paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Elinor Munson and paternal grandfather, William Harrison.
Paul is survived by his wife, Gretchen Harrison; seven children, Katherine “Connor,” Grace, Alex, Corbin, DeQuan, Xavier, and Zameria; parents, Bill and Janet Harrison; siblings, Tori (husband, Mark) Lareau and Scott (wife, Lindsay) Harrison; two nieces; seven nephews and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Cremation was provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.
Memorial Ceremony: 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Cherry Hills Church, 2125 Woodside Rd., Springfield, with Pastor Brian Wilmarth officiating. Family will receive friends following the ceremony until 6:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Paul Harrison Memorial Fund, c/o Hickory Point Bank & Trust, 3131 Wabash Ave., Springfield, IL 62704.
The family of Paul William Harrison is being served by
Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 S. Grand Ave, West, Springfield.
Boardman-Smith Funeral Home Website
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