Elaine Harris Obituary

Elaine R. Harris

Elaine R. Harris, 83, passed away Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 at Willow Ridge - Betty House, Bluffton.

Elaine was born July 6, 1939, in McComb, to the late Clarence and Florence (Russell) Eck. She married Robert Harris on Nov. 14, 1992, and he preceded her in death July 4, 2016.

Elaine was owner and operator of KOA - Twin Lakes Campground near Mt. Cory with her husband and also worked at Phillips, RCA, and Marathon Oil. She was a member of Bluffton Trinity United Methodist Church. Elaine was a long time and very active member of Bluffton Lions Club where she previously served on the board and received the 2011 Lions Club Citizen of the Year Award. She thoroughly enjoyed volunteering which led her to be active with Bluffton Public Library Board, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, S.H.A.N.N.O.N Club, Bluffton Senior Citizens, Ohio Campground Owner's Association, National ARVC, Bluffton Hospital Auxiliary, and Moose Lodge of Findlay.

Elaine's survivors include three children, Joy (Skip) Burleson of Lima, Kenneth Gossard of Findlay, and Kevin Gossard of Arlington; daughter-in-law, Candace Gossard of Findlay; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brother, Floyd (Bonnie) Eck of Wisconsin; and two sisters, Edna (James) Davis of Tennessee and Phyllis Eck of Columbus, Ohio.

Elaine was preceded in death by two infant sons, Keith Gossard and Karl Gossard; son, Kristopher Gossard; brother, Lawrence Eck; and two sisters, Marie Keifer and Clarice Roberts.

Elaine's services will be 12 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Pastor Gregg Fox will officiate. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to a Bluffton service organization or charity of your choice.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.