Nick Hugh Harris
Address: 6301 Gudemoss Road, Honor, MI 49640-9554
Spouse: Bonnie
Obituary: NICHOLAS’ OBITUARY
U.S. Veteran
Nicholas “Nick” Hugh Harris, 78, of Honor, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at his home with his wife and family by his side. He was born October 24, 1945, in Traverse City, son of Richard and Evelyn (Norris) Harris.

Nick joined the Army at age 17 and remained in the Army Reserves six years with an Honorable discharge.

Nicholas married the love of his life, Bonnie Jean Sieffert, on April 24, 1965. Together, they enjoyed deer hunting and many trips to the Upper Peninsula with friends and relatives. Nick loved playing guitar and singing old country music songs. They started a family in 1967.

Nick was always reading something, especially the “Wretched Eagle”, in addition to a multitude of Historical books.

Nick supported his growing family by working several types of jobs including construction with the “Original” Elmers, driving semi-trucks, and working in surveying at Gordie Frasiers, where he found his best friend for life: a hunter! Nick also built his own well drilling machine and started and continued his business, Nick’s Well Drilling, until he retired.

They moved to Honor, Michigan, in 1999. They loved the area and their home with all of the birds and animals, especially deer hunting and deer camp. Together, Nick and his wife, Bonnie, enjoyed time spent with their children and grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He is survived by: his wife, Bonnie; sons, Tony, Trace, and Jerry; grandchildren, Machyla, Kyle, Brett, Ashlie, Dezaray, and Sam; great-grandchildren, Lucas, Natalie, Knoxlee, Norah, Riggs, and Juniper. He is also survived by his siblings, Laurita, Douglas, Mike, Alexiz, Chris, James, and Devon.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; and brothers, Richard “Max” and Randy.

Services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Bennett-Barz Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home.

The family would like to invite everyone to a luncheon and Celebration of His Life at 1:00 PM on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Interlochen Eagles: 20724 Honor Highway, Interlochen, Michigan 49643

The Bennett-Barz Funeral Home, in Beulah, is in charge of arrangements.

www.bennett-barzfuneralhome.com