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Jeffrey Harris

Jeffrey A. Harris, 54, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017. He was born Sept. 28, 1963, to Gerald and Sue Harris in Wichita, Kansas. He married Tamara Fager on Sept. 1, 1990.

Jeff owned and operated Precision Machine and Welding since 1992. He spent many years traveling worldwide as he sold the PMW Wheeltrackers that he designed and patented. Jeff also owned and operated GymWorks LLC, providing gymnastics equipment for meets throughout Kansas. He also was a partner in Nu Image Audio LLC.

Jeff enjoyed riding motorcycles, aquaponic gardening, and was an avid bow hunter. One of his greatest joys was the amazing fireworks display he did every 4th of July for his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Tamara, of the home; father Gerald of Merritt Island, Florida; children, Randi Peterson and husband, Charles, of Ocean Park, Washington; Madeline Harris and Sophia Harris, both of Salina; siblings Cindy Holovach and husband, Kevin, of Fort Worth, Texas; Lori Bianchini of Hillsboro, Oregon; Tammy Harris of Oviedo, Florida; and Ravelo Harris of Salina; and grandson Caden Peterson.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sue.

A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, at First United Methodist Church, 122 N. 8th Street, Salina.

Memorials may be made to Marion-Florence USD 408 for a Marion High School scholarship being established in his name, or to Salina Family Y Gymnastics Program, and are in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th St., Salina KS 67401.

Online condolences: www.ryanmortuary.com.