Michael James Harry

Mass of Christian Burial for Michael James Harry will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2013 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church with Father Cliff Jacobson officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and 4:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Gillette Memorial Chapel followed by a prayer/vigil service at 7:00 p.m.Michael J. Harry, age 30, of Gillette Wyoming was called home to his Lord on Monday, April 1 2013 following a long and valiant battle with cancer.Michael Harry was born on October 26, 1982 in Casper, Wyoming to James and Lisa (Dunham) Harry. He married his beloved wife Rhiannon (Miles) Harry on October 2, 2010 in Gillette, Wyoming. Mike was raised in Gillette, attended Campbell County Schools and graduated from Campbell County High School in 2001. He attended Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2005. While at Gonzaga, he spent a summer studying in Florence, Italy and traveling throughout Europe. Following his graduation, he worked in the Biology field in Seattle and then returned to Gillette in 2007 where he was most recently employed at Bloedorn Lumber. He was just recently accepted into the Gillette College of Nursing program with distinction. Mike had tremendous faith in his religion and was an active member of Saint Matthew's Catholic Church. He was very involved in SEARCH, a youth ministry program, both in High School and in College, where his life motto "The Best Is Yet To Come" originated. Mike loved to make people laugh and was involved with the Gonzaga University Improvisation team GUTS. Mike was always known to be a very spiritual and loving man. His strength fighting his illness, his joy of life and his ability to make friends with anyone was inspirational. He was known for his infectious smile, his wonderful laugh and compassion and love for all of the people in his life, especially with his giant "Bear Hugs" that he was always willing to give to people. He loved to participate in sports, including Baseball, Wrestling, Track and Field, Snowboarding and riding his dirt bike. He especially enjoyed watching Gonzaga Bulldogs basketball and Seattle Seahawks football.Mike is survived by his wife, Rhiannon Harry of Gillette, Wyoming; his parents: Jim and Lisa Harry of Gillette, Wyoming; his sister, Kelly Harry of Billings, Montana; his aunt Karolee Quilici; aunt and uncles: Michael and Marianne Dunham and David Dunham; cousins: Kim Mannelin, Tony Quilici, Drew Dunham and Allie Dunham; father-in-law, Robert (Nemo) Neeman; aunt, Pam Miles; brothers-in-law: Chance Miles and Brandon Miles; grandmother-in-law, Sue Clough, numerous close and lifelong friends and his Gonzaga "family".He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Richard and Marie Harry; maternal grandparents: James Dunham and Marilyn Turi; and his mother-in-law, Terri Miles Neeman.Memorials and condolences may be sent in Mike's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716 or condolences via the internet at www.gillettememorialchapel.com.Funeral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716