William (Bill) D. Harris was born June 10, 1949, at Liberal, Kansas, the son of Dr. Norvan D.

and Dorothy M. (McMahon) Harris. Bill attended school in Liberal, graduating from Liberal

High School. After his graduation, he attended Fort Hays State University and received his

Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's Degree in Botany. He later furthered his

education, attending and receiving his certification from Wichita State University's Physician's

Assistant program.

His career as a PA started in Tribune and Scott City, Kansas where he worked for 9 years. In

1988 Bill and his wife Elizabeth moved to Hays, Kansas where he worked with a Urology group

for 7 years. His last career move was to Meade, Kansas, and began working with the Meade

District Hospital and Meade Medical Clinic until his retirement.

Bill was an excellent cook that was not intimidated by any recipe that he found appealing. One of

his favorite hobbies was fishing and especially for trout in Colorado. He enjoyed listening to the

High Plains Public Radio and wide variety of music. Other hobbies included reading,

southwestern Indian art, hunting for Indian artifacts, and hunting. He was a member of the Sierra

Club and several professional organizations.

He is survived by a brother, Van Harris and wife Cheryl of Augusta, Kansas; a sister Janet

(Harris) Kent and husband Peter of Quinter, Kansas; a niece, Hillerie; and four nephews, Ryan,

John, Garrett, Cameron.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Cynthia Peery.

There will be no public viewing as cremation has taken place. Family services will be held at a

later date.

The family would welcome memorials to the High Plains Public Radio (HPPR) in care of Fidler-

Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade.