Timothy Harris Obituary

Just finding out about tims death very sad i knew tim i used to babysit for roy and mae so sorry u are in my thoughts and prayers

HI MRS. HARRIS,MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, I WAS LOOKING FOR A FRIEND WHEN YOUR NAME POPPED UP, YOU WERE IN OUR STORE THIS AM WESLEY FROM FIREPLACEPATIO IN WILLOWBROOK C630-664-5542

Sara, I just heard about tim. So sorry.

Rodger

Kevin McCarthy said it all. Tim Harris was and is unforgettable.

To Tim Harris family and brother and sister,
I recently heard about the sad passing of Tim. I grew with TIm and lived next door. We played a lot of sports together and had all our childhood summers coming of age. i last saw Tim at my mother's funeral back in 1998. We always reminisced and told the stories of lost youth. My prayers and thoughts go out to Tim and to his immediate family, John and Julis and all those that he knew.
Ray Shanahan 06/29/09

Dear Mae and Roy:
Bob and I are so sorry for the loss of your Father. We want you to know that we are here for you and your Mom, please do not hesitate to call upon us for anything.
Mae, I remember your Dad coming to your swim meets and to water polo, He was so proud of you. Tim will be the guiding force in your future and your career path. It runs in the family!
Roy, if the impression you made playing Eucher with Bob and Steve is any indicator, than your Father was surely proud to call you his Son.
Along with your Mother and Grandmother, Mae and Roy you have a strong family bond. The love I see amongst you is so wonderful. May you live long to remember your Father fondly.

To my dear, dear friends, Mae and Roy...I am so incredibly sad for you. No child should have to deal with such sadness. Your eyes should be shining each morning with excitement for the day ahead, not touched with tears for the father you lost, far too young. He should have been able to see you grow up and share the wonderful lives that I know you’re going to have.

But that’s not the way it happened, I’m afraid, and so now you have to go on…but not alone. Never alone. Right now, in this moment, you have each other, your friends, the world’s best mom, Nancy; in the future many, many other wonderful people will come into your lives including, with some luck, kids of your own. You will always be surrounded by love. But remember that at every step there will be another love, as strong as that coming from those around you, coming from inside where you keep the memories of your dad. He’ll be with you every day, just as you were with him every day when he was here.

So lift up your eyes and look to the future ahead with hope and determination filling your hearts because great things are coming. The sun has set on your dad, but the sun also rises. Greet it in the morning with love and happiness and remembrance of the father who gave you life. That is what he would want for you. His love and his life will be with you forever; may your memories of him bring you peace and strength and happiness and wisdom and courage and great, great love for all the days of your lives.

I love you both and am here for you always,

Dearest Mae, Roy and Nancy,

It is my philosophy that everything happens for a reason.

When you think of all the years you both shared with your mom and dad, I know you’ll have countless memories. There are always hills and valleys in life, and your memories will be happy, sad and everything in between. People grow at different rates, and for better or worse, changes in everyone’s lives and relationships change too.

It is all in God’s plan.

But Mae and Roy, there is no bond as great or strong as that between a parent and child. Your father’s love for you never changed. Not ever, and it never will.

I unfortunately never knew your dad in the working world, but based on the condolences written from his co-workers, he was a very successful businessman.

Mae, you and Michelle became such close friends right from the start at five years old in kindergarten. I can tell you Michelle was always welcomed in your home as part of your family.
It is another beautiful sentiment of your dad’s character.

I believe our parents watch over us and are always there to talk with, even more available and intensely in death than life.

When I see a bright shining star at night, to me it’s a symbol of their ever loving presence in our lives that remains forever.

As the days and weeks pass, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

May it somehow help you to know my deepest, heartfelt condolences are with you at this difficult time.

With my love and support,

Dear Sara and family,
I also had the pleasure to work for Tim at ConAgra Foods. He was one of a kind. A caring and professional president who appreciated everyone. God bless you and your family. I know that God will protect and love him in heaven.
Christine Bugaj

Sara and Family,
I am very saddened to hear about your loss of Tim. He was a great leader and very good friend when we worked together at Butterball. He always encouraged me and treated me and everyone he worked with with the utmost repsect. He will truly be missed by many. My prayers are with you and your families.

To Tim's family and extended family:
My sincerest sympathy to Sara and the entire family. I had the pleasure to work for Tim at Butterball and later within ConAgra. Tim was the best president I ever worked for. He was the standard I felt all presidents should measure up to. In this world of corporate corruption, Tim always seemed to be immune. He genuinely cared for his employees and took the time to know us personally and make things right when he could. In my 28 year career, I have worked for many executives but I have never seen a better leader than Tim. From my family to yours, our prayers are with you.

I worked at Nonni's, under Tim's leadership, for 4+ years, from 2004-08. Tim signed off on the decision to hire me, despite the fact that my wife was already ill from Breast Cancer. As her illness progressed, Tim sent several kind notes and was 'in my corner', as much as someone could possibly expect, considering how it impacted my availability and performance in later years. I will never forget Tim for that reason alone. Tim was a great leader and a true gentleman.

Sara and Family,

Tim was a great leader and an even better person. He always had time to talk. He always asked about my kids. I was very sad to hear of this sudden loss. My prayers are with you and his family.

To the Harris Family,

I am saddend to hear the news of Tim's passing. I had the opportunity to know him both as a neighbor and business associate. His accomplishments as a professional will only be exceeded by his accomplishmnets as a father and friend. He will be sorely missed, but his memory will survive in the many people he touched. God bless.

Sara, Rachel, Emma, Mae and Roy:
May God's peace quickly and permanently find its way deep into your hearts so that you can readily reflect on your time with Tim for what it was, a blessing. Rachel and Emma, I am so grateful for the love he shared with both of you and for being the best step dad for which any father could possibly have hoped for his children. He seemed to have an abundance of love to go around and I thank Mae and Roy for sharing him with you two. You are all in my prayers!

To the Harris Family-
I was so sadden to hear of your loss. I was fortunate to work with Tim at ConAgra. He was truly inspirational to work for and always challenged us to be the best. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Tim..I remember 8 ball in my bsmt.- bumper pool in yours. Altar boy practice at St. Mary's. Baseball & football in the alleys & at West Lawn. Hangin round the tracks playin hockey. Fri. night guy night-collecting gas money to cruise Matquette Park; Saturday date night-getting caught in the trunk sneaking into the Double Drive In. Visiting you at Bradley. I'll keep those memories close...Say "Hi" to God for us..Your pal
Jer

I would love to share a fond memory of Tim and his wife Sara that I expereinced In December 2004.

My wife Melissa was very pregnant with our son Clayton Tyler. We attended the corporate Christmas party and I am not really sure, but I think it was held that year at the Gilcrease Muesum in Tulsa I think around the 10th of December.

We introduced ourselves to Tim and his lovey wife Sara and wished all a joyus and happy holiday season. Tim and Sara were so nice and if you knew Tim, he always treated his employees as an important part of the Nonnis team.

My son Clayton Tyler was born on 12/24/04. Me, being a proud father that I was, took my son to the corporate office here in Tulsa five days after he was born to show my co-workers the newest member of the Nonnis family.

Tim had just arrived at the corporate office in Tulsa from Chicago, congratulated me, and took my son out of my arms and took him to his office. A few minutes had passed so I went to check to see if all was ok with the "big boss" and the "newest little boss". Tim was just holding him, goo goo and gaa gaaing with my son. But what I will never forget is the biggest smile Tim had on his face.

I will never forget that moment and will tell my son as he grows older of what a great man, leader, and more than anything, a wonderful human being Tim was.

My deepest sympathy goes to Sara and all of the Harris family.

Our prayers are with you Sarah and all the family of Tim.

His leadership gave us courage to do the hard things. His friendship helped us have fun with each other. And we always won because he was the epitome of a winner.

We will miss Tim but smile as we remember the times with him we shared.

Tim,
Thank you for your guidance and leadership. You inspired many of us to be better people and professionals.

Sara and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

God Blesss you all.

Tim,
Your legacy will be ever lasting , your frienship will never be forgotten. You left this earth a better place. Take care my friend

I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Tim was an inspirational leader and I valued the time we worked together at ConAgra. From my family, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Sara, Mae, Roy, Rachel and Emma -
I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. Tim was a colleague, a true friend and a good man.
He will always be remembered by his friends and family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Sara and family,

Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear the news of Tim's passing. He was a kind man and an inspiration to so many of us that worked for and with him.

May God wrap his arms around all of you and give you comfort and peace during this most difficult time.

Dear Harris Family,
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Tim was a very kind and loving family man. During the time I knew Tim, I liked him for many reasons from the very beginning. He will be sorely missed and my heart goes out to Sara and his children and for the rest of his family.

Dear Mae & Roy,

I am so very sorry for your loss.

You are in my thoughts and prayers

Dear Sara, Mae, Roy, Rachel, and Emma,
I am shocked and deeply saddened. Tim was a mentor, an adviser, and a friend. I spoke with Tim just last week, and as always, he was very supportive and encouraging and provided me with sound advice. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.

My heartfelt condolences to Tim's family. I remember working with Tim as his admin. assistant in the Marketing Dept. downtown Chicago at Swift & Company, later at Beatrice, Swift-Eckrich in Oak Brook and on to Downers Grove (ConAgra). He definitely was the sharpest knife in the drawer. He would get his work done quickly and would rarely need any editing. I truly admired him for that. I'll always remember tickets to the White Sox suites where he would let me order the menu for the group; and the baseball outings in the park in LaGrange. He will be remembered.

I was shocked and saddened to hear about Tim's passing. I worked with Tim at ConAgra for many years. I was always impressed at how personable Tim was. Tim was a man of integrity and not afraid of making the tough decisions. Tim was a good man, he will be missed.

With deepest sympathy,

Patrick McNally

Dear Sarah, Emma, and Rachel...and the Harris Family (our neighbors John and Ginger),
Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. It was evident that Tim brought you so much happiness.
Judy and Matt Dore

MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLANCES TO TIM"S FAMILY. I AM A RETIREE FROM CON-AGRA,AND REMEMBER WHAT A GREAT BOSS HE WAS. HE WAS A SALESMAN FRIEND WHO KNEW WHAT THEY HAD TO DEAL WITH.BUT MOST OF ALL HE KNEW THE CUSTOMER CONCERNS.I WILL NEVER FORGET HIS FRIENDSHIP & LEADERSHIP. GOD BLESS

Dear Emma,
Everything will be ok. Just trust me. And your step-father is on his way to the gateway to heaven
Audrey McGee

I remember Tim from my days at ConAgra. He was always such an approachable and personable man, as well as, a highly-respected leader. He made a difference in many lives and will be missed. My deepest sympathies to Tim's family.

I feel fortunate to have had the chance to work with Tim at ConAgra - he was a man of great integrity, and smiled any time you asked him about his family. God Bless Tim and God Bless his family.

Dear Roy and the Harris Family,
We are thinking of you and offer our sympathy at the loss of your Dad.
The Braunsteins

My thoughts and prayers are with Sara and Tim's family at this difficult time. Tim was an inspirational leader, mentor and friend. Our years working together are memorable, to say the least. I will be forever grateful for his guidance and friendship.

To the Harris family:
Our deepest sympathy are with you at this most difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sara, Rachel and Emma and all of the Harris family:
Our hearts are heavy and our prayers are with you in the face of this incomprehensible loss. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Susan and Toby

Dear Roy,
I am so sorry about your dad, Roy. He was much too young. Know that you are being thought of.

My prayers and sympathy to Sara and the family. A great loss to me personally. He will always be remembered as a leader who gave his team leadership, loyalty, and support.
Jim Cummins(Orland Park)

My prayers and sympathy to Sara and the family. A great loss to me personally. He will always be remembered as a leader who gave his team leadership, loyalty, and support.
Jim Cummins(Orland Park)

My deepest sympathy to you at this time of great loss. Tim impacted many lives in a very positive way during his life. In my dealings with him at ConAgra I found him to be a man of integrity.

To the Harris Family:
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you strength, comfort and healing.

"This world is not conclusion; A sequel stands beyond". -Emily Dickinson

I speak with conviction when I say that Tim was indeed an extraordinary individual whose zest for life and the love of his family made him truly a special person.

Tim made such a positive impact on everyone around him. He was a mentor and friend to so many and will be very much missed. Our warmest sympathies to the Harris family.
Susan & Mike Edwards

What a loss. I worked under Tim at Con Agra for a number of years. He was extremely competent, highly regarded and very real. I also remember when his son and daughter were born- in the early 90's, I think. He was very happy about that.

To the Harris Family:
My sincerest sympathy for your loss. Tim was an extrodinary individual and he graced us all with his presence. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Moira Stoddard

Tim Harris ... Teammate - Brother in Bonds - True Friend. You have given me an abundance of laughter, countless memories and endless inspiration. I will live the rest of my life ... everyday with you in my memory.