Obituary of Michael Harrison

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". Michael Allan Harrison was born on July 14, 1970 in Tisdale, Saskatchewan. A son of Allan and Linda (nee Sweeting) Harrison. Michael grew up in Yorkton and attended school at Fairview, Yorkdale and the Yorkton Regional High School. He later attended SIAST in Meadow Lake where he received his certificate in Heavy Equipment Mechanics. Michael worked in various places as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and Professional Transport Operator. He worked with Potzus Construction of Yorkton, Wardale Equipment, Kramer Equipment and Wheat City Metals in Regina, Yanke Group of Companies in Saskatoon and recently with McDonald Metals Inc. in Prince Albert. Michael spent countless hours in hockey arenas with his family and was involved with the International Goaltender School. He had a keen interest in following hockey stats and knew them to perfection. Being able to share his love of hockey with his nephews was very special for him. Michael was passionate about golf, hockey, travel, spending time with his nephews and nieces, enjoyed playing and listening to music and also watching movies with Sharon. He had culinary interests in cooking and experiencing ethnic cuisines. Spending time at the lake with family and friends was one of his favorite getaways. He also enjoyed a cool MGD, especially with friends and a nice drink of scotch, now and again. Mike will always be remembered for his zest for life, his love and loyalty to family and friends. For his patience and how he always put others before himself and for the strong, gentle, quiet giant that he was. Michael passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 6, 2008 in Prince Albert. Predeceased by his father Allan in 2002. Michael leaves to cherish his memory, life partner Sharon Thorsrud of Prince Albert; his mother Linda of Yorkton; two brothers: Dallas (Sherry) and their son Brody of Canora, SK; Bradley (Jennifer) and their son Blake of Mississauga, ON. and his grandparents, Norman and Gail Harrison of Maryfield, SK. Michael is also lovingly remembered by Sharon's family: her parents, Lorraine and Bjorn Thorsrud of Yorkton; sisters: Julianne (Neil) Thom of Yorkton and their children Sarah, Kristian and Michael; Karen (Walter) Thorsrud/Raponi and their children Julian and Isabella of Edmonton, AB; and numerous relatives and special friends. Service Information Saturday, December 13th, 2008 1:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery