Arlene Harris

October 14, 1907 - May 5, 2014

Arlene Marion Sorenson Harris, age 106, of Spirit Lake, formerly of Spencer, passed away Monday, May 5, 2014, at Hilltop Care Center in Spirit Lake. She was born on October 14, 1907, in Spencer, Iowa, to Garth and Mary (Christensen) Sorenson. Arlene graduated from High School in 1926. She was united in marriage to Victor W. Harris on December 7, 1936, in Spencer. Arlene was a rural school teacher for ten years. Arlene was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Spencer, and the Rebekah Lodge in Spencer. Arlene is survived by her son, Ron Harris, and his wife, Donna of Wahpeton; grandson, Joshua W. Harris and his family of Chicago. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Victor (1986); sisters, Cleo Hoberg and Gertrude Lorenz; and brother, Glenn Sorenson. A private family graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Spencer.