Allan Bruce Harris

Allan Bruce Harris formerly of Tucson, Arizona and most recently of Gilbert, Arizona passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 6, 2019 in Gilbert following a valiant fight with cancer. He was 71. Allan was born on January 16, 1948 in Norwich, Connecticut, to Lee and Ida Harris.

He moved with his parents to New Haven, Connecticut in 1954. After the death of his father the family moved to Tucson, Arizona. He loved to laugh and was always making others laugh as well. A true joy to be around, Allan was always brightening the lives of anyone he encountered.  

Throughout his life, Allan accomplished many things that he was proud of, but he was most proud of being Gramps to Jada Reidhead, Brylee Reidhead and the light of his life, Boden Reidhead. A loving father, gramps and friend he will be dearly missed by all those who he dearly loved.

Allan is survived by his daughter, Tobi (Steven) Reidhead of Gilbert, Arizona; son, Corey Harris of Tucson, Arizona; dear friend, Linda Harris of Tucson; grandchildren, Jada, Brylee and Boden and sisters, Phyllis Boyd and Ellen-Beth Harris of Tucson; nieces and nephew, Sharon, Stuart and Michelle.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Ida Harris and a brother-in-law, Chuck Boyd.

A celebration of life for Allan will be held 4:00-6:00 P.M. Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the El Molinito Restaurant, 10180 N. Oracle Road, in Oracle, Arizona.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Banner MD Anderson Medical Center, 2946 E. Banner Gateway Drive, Gilbert, Arizona 85234 in Allan’s name.