Rita Aileen Harris
Sex: F
AKA: Dolly
Individual Information
Birth Date: 23 Feb 1932 - Hollister, San Benito, California, United States
Christening:
Death: 19 Feb 2012 - ( at age 79)
Burial:
Cause of Death:
Parents
Father: Earle Palmer Harris
Mother: Madelyn Ware
Spouses and Children
Notes
General:
Per 1940 US Census 4/26/1940 354 28th Avenue, San Francisco, San Francisco, CaliforniaResearch:
Earle Harris, respondent of this survey, is the 44 year old white male head of household, who rents his home for $37.50 a month, and lived with his family in the same place in 1935. Born in Louisiana, educated through 2 years of college, he is a saleman in retail sales, unemployed 4 weeks, worked 52 weeks in 1939 but earned no wages and had other income over $50. His wife is 45 year old Madelyn Harris, born in California, educated through 4 years of high school. They have 3 children all born in California and attending school: 9 year old son James Harris finished 2nd grade; 8 year old daughter Rita Harris finished 1st grade; and 7 year old son Jack Harris.
Per 1950 US Census 4/3/1950 5200 Solano, Richmond, Contra Costa, California
Earle P. Harris is the 54 year old white male head of household, born in Louisiana, works as salesman manager for retail home appliances, working 48 hours last week. His wife, 55 year old Madelyn W. Harris, was born in Calif., and keeps house. Living at home are 3 children, all born in Calif. James W. Harris, 19 year old son, works as an appliance salesman in retail home appliances, working 40 hours last week. Rita A. Harris is the 17 year old daughter. John A. Harris is the 16 year old son. Additional info on Madelyn Harris - Did not live in this house a year ago, but lived in the same county, parents were U.S. born, educated through 12th grade.
Lives in San Diego
Per 1969 letter from Earle Harris to Audrey Silbernagel
"Dolly and Wayne have four children: Jimmie-16 yrs, Johnny-14 yrs, Larry 11-yrs, and one girl, Terry 12 yrs. Wayne, as you know is a Lt. Com in the Navy - 23 years - and is captain of a ship out of Long Beach. He is a swell guy and Dolly - of course - is our darling."
Per U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Name:Rita A Wood
Social Security Number:552-32-1248
Birth Date:23 Feb 1932
Issue Year:Before 1951
Issue State:California
Death Date:19 Feb 2012
Per U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Name:Rita Aileen Harris Wood
Gender:Female
Death Date:19 Feb 2012
Obituary Date:19 Feb 2013
Per Obituary in San Diego Union Tribune found through Newsbank
WOOD, RITA AILEEN HARRIS
Our beloved Rita passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 19, 2012, four days before her 80th birthday. She is survived by Clarence Wayne Wood, her husband of 60 years, her sons Jim and John, her daughter Terri, brother Jack Harris, plus 12 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren, and many, many other relatives. Rita's son, Lawrence Wayne Wood and grandson, Larry Sircle Wood predeceased her, as well as her parents, Earl and Madelyn Harris and brother Jim Harris.
Rita was born in Hollister, California on February 23, 1932. Her family moved to San Francisco and then to Richmond, California where she graduated from high school in 1950. Rita and Wayne were married May 13, 1951 at St. Paul's Church in San Pablo, California. During the next 30 years Rita enjoyed her life as a Navy wife. Her favorite places to live during those years were Monterey, California, and on Oahu, before their final move to San Diego in 1979. Rita earned her Master of Business & Real Estate Finance from National University. She had several careers before entering the real estate profession in 1980. She received a number of awards during those years and was active in real estate until the time of her passing.
Rita was beautiful and generous and loving. Everyone fortunate enough to be in her life enjoyed her humor and knew how funny and clever she was. With her extreme intelligence, insight and compassion she gave good advice to those who asked. She loved flowers and her favorite colors were peach, green and purple, which were reflected in her home and in everything she touched.
Rita's family wishes to thank the many loving friends and relatives who have sent flowers to her home. A Celebration of Life was held on February 25th, which was to be her 80th Birthday Celebration. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Tuesday, February 28th, at 5:30 p.m. at Our Mother of Confidence, 3131 Governor Dr., San Diego.
Still alive as of 9/25/2004 per Diane Stevens, in an assisted living home. She has Alzheimers.