Monte Preston HARRIS

Monte Preston Harris, 60, of Belleview, Missouri passed away August 29, 2018 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born March 19, 1958 the son of Ira and Rita Harris of St. Louis, Missouri. Monte recently married Jeanna Minks on April 1, 2018 and began their adventure together. Monte was a great son, father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend. He was a very kind-hearted person who had an open door policy for anyone in need. Monte always stepped in to help others, including family, neighbors, friends, or complete strangers. He taught people about history, nature, life, and love. He was an ironworker most his life and an avid outdoorsman who could see beauty in things when others saw none. Monte was able to find the softness in this sometimes harsh world and believed in the kindness of people. He was strong, humble, open-minded, and always real. Monte was, well, Monte. Monte is survived by his wife Jeanna Harris, granddaughter Breann Seiberling, step children Brian and Kayla Davis, Ashleigh and Allen Risher, and Cory Wyatt. His step grandchildren Dillen and Karson Risher. His father Ira Harris and siblings Brenda Harris, Kip and Lynn Harris, Greg’s wife Linda Harris, and Les Harris. His nieces and nephews Rita and Robert Schaffer, Kara Jones, Dana McManus, Tonya Diederich, Katie Gordon, Barbie and James Harris-Cardoza, Jennifer Harris, and Jessica and Garrett Culpepper. He also has many great nieces and nephews. Monte was preceded in death by his mother Rita Harris, sister Barbara McManus, brother Greg Harris, and son Donald Harris. Holding on to the memories with all our might, Monte will forever be carried in our hearts. Because he was loved by so many, near and far, we would like to give everyone an opportunity by having two celebrations. A memorial service will be held Sunday September 16, 2018 starting with a visitation at 5pm and the service at 6pm. This will be held at Have Bible Will Travel located at 1745 Craig Road in Maryland Heights, Missouri 63146. A celebration of life will be held Saturday September 29, 2018 beginning around 12pm near Caledonia, Missouri. This is where we will spread his remains at the place he loved most. Please reach out for location information on the celebration of life. The family has set up a GoFundMe account to help raise funds for Monte’s granddaughter (gofundme.com/monteprestonharris).

Monte Preston HARRIS

March 19, 1958 - August 29, 2018