Robert "Bob" Harness

Robert Eugene “Bob” Harness was born on September 12, 1942 in Alpaugh, California to parents, Clarence and Grace Avila Harness. He passed away on June 21, 2016 at his home in Plymouth, Washington at the age of 73 years. Bob was originally from North Bend, Oregon before moving to Hermiston, Oregon in the Mid 1970's. He spent several years building homes throughout the area and later worked at JR Simplot until retiring in 2001. Bob was united in marriage to Laurie Dunn on October 20, 2001 in Coeur D Alene, ID. They moved to Plymouth, Washington in 2008 to build their home where they have lived since. Bob loved fishing, riding his Harley, the outdoors, and traveling with his beloved wife Laurie. He has been active in the Hermiston Elks Lodge #1845 since 1982.

He is survived by his wife: Laurie Harness, Plymouth, WA; daughters: Sherry Iles, Umatilla, OR, Roberta Harsh, Echo, OR; step children: Steve Mohler, Spokane, WA, Nikki Schmidt, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; brother: John Harness, CA; grandchildren: Michael Iles, Umatilla, OR, Aaron Iles, Kennewick, WA, Amber Harsh, Corvallis, OR, Xander Harsh, Echo, OR, Laikyn Mohler, Coeur D Alene, ID, Ashlyn Mohler, Hermiston, OR; great grandsons: Cooper & Roman; his dogs: Wikit & Pandi.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Keith and a sister Nancy. 

At Bob’s request there will be no formal service. Family & friends are welcome to come by the home to share memories of Bob and the touch he had on their lives.

Please sign the online guest book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com

Burns Mortuary of Hermiston, Oregon is in care of arrangements.    

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