Dan J. Harrison Obituary (1941 - 2016)

Dan J. Harrison, our loving husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016. He was born February 10, 1941, to Bill and Melva Harrison in Springville, Utah, where he later graduated as valedictorian. He married his sweetheart, Kathy Orr, on September 3, 1963 in the Manti temple. They have three wonderful children, twelve grand children, and three great-grand children. One of Dan's greatest accomplishments was being Vice President of JB's Big Boy restaurant, where he traveled with the company living in Layton, Logan, Montana and finally settling in Pleasant Grove, Utah. This is where they raised their children. He was currently working for doTERRA. He made many friends there and loved going to work. Dan's passions were fly fishing, hunting, and camping, but his greatest passion was supporting his children and grand children in their activities. Dan was very active in the LDS church, holding many callings. His favorite was teaching Gospel Doctrine and working with the scouts, often teaching them how to play poker. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Orr Harrison, and his children: Curt (Dayna) Harrison, Camie (Scott) Miller, and Tanya (Kelly) Wilkinson. He is also survived by his brother, Phill (Nan) Harrison and beloved niece Missie (Ryan) Skollingsberg. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Paula Harrison Brierley. Dan's funeral will take place Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at the Garden Stake Center at 1028 West 1000 North, Pleasant Grove, Utah at 11:00 a.m.. Family and friends may attend the viewing Monday evening, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove, and one hour prior to the services at the church. He will be laid to rest in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery. The family would like to thank the Garden First Ward and Olpin Mortuary for all their help and kindness. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com.