Judith Anne Harris, age 55, of North Platte , died August 4, 2012 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center . She was born on June 19, 1957 in Sacramento , CA to Russell and Marilyn ( Milton ) Sisley.
Judy graduated from Roseville High School , and then received her BA in Sociology from Sacramento State. After graduation, Judy entered the U.S. Air Force. During her service she met and married Thomas L. Harris on April 25, 1985 in Oklahoma City , OK . The couple continued to serve in the states and in Europe . After Tom retired in 1999, the couple moved to North Platte where they have resided ever since.
Judy attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, enjoyed cross-stitching, spending time with her treasured cats, and enjoying her family.
Survivors include her husband Tom of North Platte; two children, David Harris of North Platte, and Katherine (Jan-Michael) Cruz of North Platte; two brothers, Kenneth (Lisa) Sisley of Kansas, and James (Estuko) Sisley of Oregon; two sisters, Laura (Joe) Clark, and Lynne (Pat) McNulty, all of Oregon; and numerous other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family requests that no flowers be sent; instead a memorial has been established to the North Platte Animal Shelter. Online condolences can be made at http://www.adamsswanson.com/.
Memorial Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2012 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Neal Hock officiating. Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell , NE. Register book signing will be today and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.