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Stuart Amos Harrison
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Harrison Stuart Amos Harrison. Bom 1/21/1912 to James
and Nettie Harrison on the family farm near Chanhassen,
i -k MN, joining brothers, Edward, Lynn and Sherwood. Stuart
was not allowed to become a cowboy during a visit to
Montana at the age of 10, instead returned to Minnesota to
graduate from Excelsior High School and then earn his P
in chemistry at the University of MN. He was an active
WA
member of Alpha Chi Sigma. At the university he met
Dorothy Butterwick, also a student, and they were married
Jan. 1, 1940. They moved to Akron, Ohio where Stuart developed synthetic rubber
for B.F. Goodrich during the war years. Their first three children, Douglas, Dianne
and Carol were born while in Akron. They returned to Minneapolis in 1946 when
Stuart accepted a position as a research chemist with General Mills. While he
worked on polymers and accrued over 50 patents, their children, now including
Barbara and twins Ben (Bennett) and Sara Robin, delighted in being a test family for
such products as Trix and Bugles! Stuart provided years of adventure for his family,
taking them traveling, camping, canoeing, fishing, etc. Near retirement, Stuart and
Dorothy built a lake home next to the home of life long friends; creating a location for
another era of gatherings and memory making. Stuart and Dorothy shared strong
beliefs in respect for the environment and concern for social justice, both domestic
and international, supporting many non-profit organizations. Stuart passed away
peacefully with his daughters Sara and Barbara at his side. Preceded in death by his
beloved wife, Dorothy; son, Bennett; and son-in-law, Robert Stom. he is survived by
son, Douglas (Barbara); daughters, Dianne Stom, Carol Park (Roger), Barbara
Eckley (John) and Sara Harrison; 10 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. A
memorial service will be held at a later date. memorials may be made to the Friends
of the Boundary Waters, Nature Conservancy, World Wildlife Fund, or Amnesty
International. Washbum-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996
Published in the Star Tribune from 1/5/2004 - 1/11/2004.
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