George Bernard Harrison

George Bernard Harrison, 72, longtime Flagstaff resident, died Saturday, April 21, 2007, in Flagstaff after a brave and valiant fight for his life since March 13. Mr. Harrison was born Nov. 30, 1934, to Joseph Bernard and Margaret Harrison. He loved people and he loved life. He loved traveling in recreational vehicles with his wife, Anne.

After living almost 32 years in Flagstaff, the pair moved down to Cottonwood and Camp Verde about a year ago. He was president and chaplain of the Civitans in Flagstaff, president of the Men's Club at Trinity Heights Methodist Church.

He started his career in his father's grocery store as a teenager. Later, he worked 20 years for Rainbow Bread, was a salesman for Gallo Wine in California, worked as a general manager for Fred Nackard Liquors, owned and operated the Rainbow Bread distributorship in Flagstaff and northern Arizona, and worked for Southern Wine and Spirits as a sales manager.

Mr. Harrison liked Country-Western music, golf, visiting his wonderful friends and classmates at reunions in Rochelle, Ill. He loved watching the sunset on his porch in Flagstaff. He was a genuinely good-hearted man who helped people whenever he could. He made friends wherever he went and will be missed by his wife, family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Anne; stepchildren Alisa Eyer, Susie Bustya and Ed Bustya; brothers and sisters John Harrison, Butch Harrison, Jo Anne and Shirley; mother (100 years old); and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Memorial services will be Thursday, at 1 p.m., at Trinity Heights Methodist Church in Flagstaff.

Arrangements are by Norvel Owens Mortuary.