HARRIS, CURTIS MAURICE Curtis Maurice Harris, 82, of Kelowna, passed away on August 13, 2013 in Kelowna. A memorial service in his honour will be held at Rutland United Church, 1370 Rutland Road N., Kelowna, on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Shonu Ghosh officiating. Curtis was born in Caroline, Alberta to Howard and Daisy Harris on June 2, 1931. He was working in the Alberta oil fields in Stettler when he met and married Janet (Nicks), his wife and partner for 62 years. He and his family later moved to Kelowna, where he was a construction contractor both in the Okanagan and Peace River District up until his retirement. Curtis loved long road trips and had a passion for flying his own planes. Curtis is survived by his loving wife Janet, sons Allan and Hugh (Karen) and his daughter Vivian (Joe); grandchildren: Michelle, Dustin, Jennifer, Matthew, Nicole, Geoffrey; great grandchildren: Briana, Aiden, and Tayah; brother Richard (Charlette) and sister Pat (Rick), sister-in-law Jenny; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, brother Eugene, sisters Madell and Joan (Al) and grandson Benjamin. The family wishes to thank the staff at Brandt's Creek Mews, particularly in Apple Grove, for the last two and a half years of compassionate, loving care and respect shown to Curtis and his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Alzheimer Society, the Brandt's Creek Mews comfort fund, or the charity of your choice. Inurnment will follow at a later date at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Kelowna, BC. Condolences may be left for the family at: www.valleyviewfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted with Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road, Kelowna, BC, phone: 250-765-3147.