Submit a PhotoDonald Ray Harrison of Gilbert, AZ passed away on March 28th, 2025. Donald was born on August, 4th 1938 in Boswell, OK to Pete and Lillian Harrison. Donald was raised in Boswell, Oklahoma and attended Boswell High School. He was a member of the Boswell High School basketball team and enjoyed Drafting and Design classes. After high school, Donald attended Southeastern Oklahoma State College in Durant, Oklahoma. It was in college that Donald met the “love of his life” and future wife-Judith Lynn Gondles. They married on January 21, 1961 and moved to Dallas, Texas where their two children were born – Janna Lynn Jones and Jeffrey Don Harrison.
Judith, Donald and their children moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1967 where they settled and raised their family. In 1972, Donald took a position at Motorola Inc. working in the Purchasing department for the Government Electronics Group. He eventually promoted to the Government Contracts division at Motorola. He retired from Motorola after 25 years of dedicated service and was an active member of the Motorola Retirees Club until 2020.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Lillian Harrison and his wife of 61 years, Judith Lynn Harrison. Donald is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Janna & Doug Jones and his grandchildren Amanda Haas, Alyssa Munson and husband Jeremy, Austin Haas, Courtney Scott and husband Joey, Carter Jones and wife Theresa. His son and daughter-in-law Jeff & Patty Harrison and his grandchildren Jessica Harrison, Jordan Harrison, Logan Harrison, Jennifer Duncan and husband Joe. His great-grandchildren Samantha Duncan, Piper Munson, Remy Munson, Palmer Jones, Scottie Jones, and Charlie Scott. His sister Mary Harrison-Williford and brother Jerry Harrison.
Donald’s greatest love and joy came from spending time with his family especially his grandchildren & great grandchildren. Donald loved attending their soccer games, lacrosse matches, volleyball matches, dance recitals, and orchestra concerts. He was very proud of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and was absolutely their biggest fan. We know that Donald is reunited with Judith and dancing with the angels in his new life. A graveside service will be held at Gilbert Memorial Park, 2100 E Queen Creek Road, Gilbert, AZ 85297 on Friday, April 4th at 10:00 a.m.
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My condolences to Janna and Jeff and their beautiful families. You gave meaning to life for your father and mother.
May memories of my big brother are typical little brother memories. Wrestling, rotten potato fights in the middle of digging potatoes, car washing bribes, and big brother support when I needed it.
Thanks bro. Love you. Jerry
The last time I saw Don was at Tom’s wedding. As he was leaving that evening, Don looked back at me and waved. I will always remember the smile on his face from that night. That memory of my cousin brings me joy. I hope you find the joy in your memories of Don and can smile because he was in your life.
Love to all,
Beverly Baker Davis, daughter of Helen Anderson Baker