Elmer Harrison

Elmer Ellis Harrison (Fuzz) was born March 6, 1932 at Santa Rosa, New Mexico. He died January 3, 2006. He was the 13th of 15 children born to Emanuel Peter Harrison and Mary Lola Roach Harrison. His childhood was spent on the family homestead at Cuervo, New Mexico. Upon completion of his service in the US Army, he returned to New Mexico and worked as a welder in the oil fields at Farmington and on the construction of the Navaho Dam. He moved to Colorado in the early sixties and worked on the construction of many of the high-rise buildings in downtown Denver and throughout Colorado, as well as, the Denver International and Pittsburgh airports.

Elmer was widowed twice (Myrtle Katherine Stuart and Dolores Elaine [Sally] Irvin) and is preceded in death by a son (Calvin), a grandson (Nicholas Plaul), brothers and sisters (Leslie, Edna Cones, Lena, Omie Campbell, Harold, Roy, Jack, Fred and MaryLou).

He leaves two sisters (Nora Jean Maxwell and Nellie Laslie), three brothers (Clyde, Alvin and Corky), a son and daughter-in-law (Marvin and Tanya), two daughters and a son-in-law (Ginny Harrison, Dolores and Steve Collins), nine grandchildren (David, Jasmine, Monte, Jeremy, Jake, Laralee, Jamilee, Aubrey and Hannah), and 10 great-grandchildren (Wyatt Harrison, Tyler, Lillien, Mia, and Wyatt Charles McNall, Elijah, Ethan, Everest McQuivey, Owen and Rhylee Jensen).

Elmer was a passionate man. Among his passions were his family, his friendships, and the ability to turn a simple piece of wood into a work of art. We consider each piece his hands masterfully crafted something to be treasured forever. He was in the construction business for over 30 years and is a beloved mentor and father figure to many of the "pups" that he raised in the business.

Elmer was a man of deep conviction and loved a simple life. He was good with his hands and generous with his heart. He was a dedicated, loving and compassionate father, a loving brother and a cherished friend. His devotion to his wives was a beautiful experience to see. It was obvious that they loved each other deeply. To borrow from his own words, he was indeed "good people." Our hearts will mourn his loss and cherish his memory forever.

Services at 8:00 a.m. Monday, 1/9 at Newcomer Family Funeral Home 901 S. Sheridan Blvd. Open House to follow at 11:00.

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments
that take our breath away."