Theresa E. Harrison

October 26, 1924 - December 17, 2015

Theresa E. “Terry” Harrison (nee Senekowitsch) passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17th. Born October 26, 1924 to Theresa and John in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; she followed her Marine, Richard “Benny” Harrison, to Santa Barbara, California where she married him on Friday the 13th of August, 1943. After WWII, Terry and Rich made their home and raised their family in North Canton. Avid reader, seamstress, cook, baker, letter writer, spelling coach, scout leader, piano lesson pusher, Suzuki parent, traveler, world-class grandmother, and reluctant but brilliant bridge player, whose first priorities were always her children and grandchildren. Graduate of Bay View High School in Milwaukee, lifelong proponent of education, friendship, and faith. Employed in various jobs in Milwaukee and California during the war, and after all her children were in school, worked for the North Canton City School District as a cashier and cook, and for LaVerne’s Bakery in Hummel’s IGA. Preceded in death by loving husband Richard Harrison (deceased Friday the 13th of April 1979); parents; brothers Ludwig and John “Hunsie”; sister Dorothy Oberlin; grandchildren Christine Hoel and Eric Harrison; granddaughter-in-law Cara McManus; and special friends Helen Allen, Ruth Cavalier, Ruth Moore, and Emily Udovich and many other friends and relations. She was a friend to all. Leaving to cherish her memory daughters Donna Bennett (Dave), Pamela McManus (John), Monica Smith (Forrest), Mary Harrison (Doug Hettinger); sons Richard “Bill” (Kathy), Keith (Sue), and Brian (Jackie); grandchildren Trista (Martyn) Hughes; John (Carolyn) and Zephyr Harrison; Keith (Veronica), Tim (Suzette), Lorrie, and Todd (Shannon) Harrison; Jeffrey, Jennifer, and Christopher McManus; Derek Harrison; Jacob, Joey, and Heidi Smith; great-grandchildren Ady and Rhys Hughes; Steven (Lauren), Noah, and Rebekah Harrison; Samantha and Kevin Harrison; Autumn and Dominic Greco, and Nico Quicci; numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends; and best friend and former next-door neighbor Kay Shaeffer. Great-granddaughter Marielle Harrison is expected soon. The family would like to thank the staffs of The Waterford at St. Luke’s, St. Luke Lutheran Community of North Canton, and Aultman Compassionate Care Center for their care of our wonderful, beautiful, and loving mom. Donations in memory of Theresa may be made to St. Luke Lutheran Community of North Canton (200 Applegrove Street NE, North Canton, Ohio 44720), Aultman Compassionate Care Center (2921 Woodlawn Avenue NW, Canton, Ohio 44708), the North Canton Public Library (185 North Main Street, North Canton, Ohio 44720), or a charity of your choice. If you prefer, please send flowers to someone you love. Celebration of Life services will be Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 10:30 am in the Chapel of St. Luke Lutheran Community with Pastor Mike McCartney of The Chapel in North Canton officiating.