Aaron Harris

Aaron Harris, 79, of Monument, OR passed away on April 7, 2026 surrounded by his family at Blue Mountain Hospital in John Day. A Celebration of Life/ Potluck, will be held on April 26th, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Monument Senior Center.

Aaron Charles Harris was born on April 8, 1946 in Bonners Ferry, ID.  He attended many different grade schools and graduated from Monument High School in 1964.

He married the love of his life Judy Davis, who he had met in high school, on June 5, 1965 in Monument.  Throughout their marriage they spent time living in Portland, Prineville, and Culver, but Monument was always home.

Aaron’s working career included the Portland Flour Mill; The manager of Ochoco Ready Mix in Prineville, OR for 17 years; A truck driver for log, lumber and hay trucks; He worked at the Jefferson County Road Dept. and he was an operator of a rock crusher in the Madras, OR area.

Aaron was a very skilled trap shooter and bowler.  He won guns, awards, and many trophies.  He cherished hunting, fishing, crabbing on the coast (many stories there) water skiing on the lake, and especially spending time and camping with his family. He loved his daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

His favorite color was Turquoise.  He had a soft spot for animals and loved his dogs, cats, a quaker parrot (Baby-the spawn of Satan) and football. Aaron also enjoyed farming and watching crops grow.  He mentored 2 youth in the Madras area which brought great satisfaction in sharing farm life.

Aaron was involved in the Redmond Rod and Gun Club, Prineville Eagles, and was a mentor for the Amy program for Jefferson County youth. He was an avid contributor to the American Red Cross and donated many gallons throughout his life.

Some favorite sayings of Aarons were ‘Cheerio” or “Pull my finger”! He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved making people laugh.  He will be remembered for his kindness, sense of humor and service to others.

Aaron was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Aaron & Eva Lee; parents Claude Lee and Mary Elizabeth Harris; brother Arne Harris; maternal grandparents John & Hazel Dotson.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Judy Harris; daughters Julianna (Andy) Erickson, Tricia (Shawn) Jones; sisters Gwendolyn Crill, Charlotte (Rick) Broadie, Rita (Rick) O’dell, Diana (Bob) Crimin; grandchildren Kurtis & Cody Erickson, Nicolaus & Halie Jones; great grandchildren Koltyn, Gunner, Axel and Augustus Erickson, Rosa, Oakleigh, and Thoth Jones.

For those who would like to make a memorial donation in honor of Aaron the family suggests the Monument Volunteer Ambulance or the Monument Senior Center Food Pantry through Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PO Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834. Online condolences can be shared at www.tamispinevalleyfuneralhome.com