B. Kent Harris

B. Kent Harris of West Jordan, Utah passed away on February 1st, 2025. Kent was born in Pocatello, Idaho on February 6, 1941 to Clyde and Georgia Harris. The family later moved to Burley, ID where Kent graduated from high school in 1959.

Following his graduation, he attended college at Rick’s College and Brigham Young University. Following an LDS mission to England and Wales from 1961-1963, he served in the United States Air Force on the missile support team. After an honorable military discharge, he continued his education and graduated from San Jose State University.

He then relocated to Boise, Idaho where he met and married the love of his life, Iris Colleen Hansen of Vale, Oregon. He continued his schooling and completed a Masters Degree in School Psychology from the College of Idaho. He was employed for 24 years as a school psychologist in the Boise-Meridian area. Saying goodbye to an acre of land, twenty fruit trees, and a 50x50 foot garden in Boise, Kent and Iris moved to West Jordan in 2007 to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

Kent had a passion for staying active and engaged in various hobbies. He enjoyed playing ping pong and tennis, spending time outdoors gardening, traveling to new places, and perfecting his golf game. He also found great joy in reading, always eager to expand his knowledge and immerse himself in biographies and history. 

Kent had a rare gift for making everyone he met feel truly seen and valued. His kindness was unwavering, always offering heartfelt encouragement and genuine compliments without seeking recognition. 

He is survived by his wife, Iris, two children, Wendy Sauer (Brett) and Ryan “Skip” Harris (Sierra), his grandchildren, Kristi Lund (Brett), Tyler, great granddaughter, Azalea, great grandson, Ezekiel, brother, Chad Harris (Charmaine), Declo, Idaho, brother-in-law, Bob Beck as well as numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Cheryl Lee, and Gayle Beck, Burley, Idaho and brother, LeRoy Craig.

As requested by Kent, a graveside service will be held (indoors) on February 22nd at 12:00pm, followed by a luncheon from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Memorial Redwood Mortuary and Cemetery at 6500 South Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84084.

Although we will greatly miss him, Kent’s warmth and kindness will live on through those that knew him and the many lives he touched.