Spencer Ernest Harris

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Spencer Ernest Harris, a devoted husband, loving father, proud Grandad, cherished brother, and loyal friend.

Spencer dedicated his life to the people he loved most—his family. He found great pleasure in spending time with those closest to him, making them laugh and finding humour in the simple things in life, creating many long-lasting memories. He was also a lifelong and loyal supporter of the Vancouver Canucks.

Spencer will be deeply missed by his beloved wife Cheryl; daughters Vanessa (Tyrel) and Keitha; grandchildren Logan, Oaklyn, and Elliott; brother Kenton; nieces and nephews; extended family; and many dear friends, many of whom he had known for most of his life.

Spencer’s kindness, dedication, and unwavering love for his family will remain an enduring source of comfort and inspiration to all who knew him.

The family would like to thank everyone for their love, support, and condolences during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Vancouver Rabbit Rescue and Advocacy (www.VRRA.org).

A celebration of Spencer’s life, with shared memories and laughter, will be held on Monday, June 8th at 2pm. It will take place at the residence of close family friends: 1199 Eastwood St, Coquitlam. All who knew and loved Spencer are welcome.

Though he is no longer with us, his memory and spirit will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

On behalf of my family and my father's friends, I would like to extend a special thank you to his healthcare team over the past ten years. Fixing a broken heart is no easy task, but there are those among you who were born to do it. Thank you for doing exactly that.

You gave us extra time with him. You helped him live those extra years, and in his final days, you cared for both him and our family with dignity, humanity, and compassion. For that, we will be forever grateful.

Whether you took the time to play cards with my dad, kept watch at his bedside, monitored his care from afar, or quite literally stepped in to save his life, please know how deeply thankful we are for all that you do.