Jeanette M. Harris

Jeanette M. Harris

July 30, 1942 - June 05, 2025

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MADISON - Jeanette Marie Harris, age 82, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on July 30, 1942, in Janesville, the daughter of Cleo and Maritta (Setzer) Dabson.


Jeanette graduated from Yuba City High School in 1975. She worked as a quality inspector for Raytheon Technologies, retiring in 2010.


Jeanette enjoyed caring for and riding horses and walking with her dog, Nickie. She loved garage sales, estate sales, playing solitaire, crystals and experimenting with ceramics. Jeanette was the neighborhood mother, always helping out where she could. Jeanette never had an enemy and was loved by all.


Jeanette is survived by her four children, James Herrera, Judith (LaRae) Kovar, Sonya (Kent) Blacker and Ramona Herrera; eight grandchildren, Jessica Blacker, Lena Herrera, Amie Herrera, Daniel (Anna) Kovar, Shanna (Adam) Smith, Steven Blacker, Brant Herrera and Tiffany Kaminski; 12 great-grandchildren; two nieces, Cheri Lynn (Marty) Hjerstedt and Anna (Donnie) Fuller; and nephew, Buddy Dabson.


She was preceded in death by her parents, Cleo and Maritta Dabson; brother, Gerald Dabson; and great granddaughter, Tember Smith.


A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025, with Father William Nolan presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12 noon until 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Burial will be held at OAK HILL CEMETERY, 1725 Washington, St., Janesville, at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025.
 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Maryknoll (www.maryknoll.org). Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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A Memorial Tree was planted for Jeanette Marie Harris
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison
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Penny
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I worked with Jeanette at EDS until 2008 but anytime I saw her, she remained a friend. She always had words of encouragement and she never looked down on me. She will be missed deeply.
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Sheila Kern
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Jimmy and family, my sympathies go out to you, your children and grandchildren for your loss. She was a good woman and a good mother. She will be remembered with love. Rest in peace, Jeanette, you will be remembered and missed ❤
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Sonya B
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I would like all too know the kind of person my mom truly was. Growing up in the 60s and 70s mom was known as the neighborhood mom. We always had friends over and she was hospitable her whole life and yes she was loved by her neighbors. She sacrificed much so us 4 kids had what we needed and imagine my surprise when she told me she knew Gods name was Jehovah(psalm 83:18)that was decades ago.For the past 10years my daughter Jessica has willingly and lovingly cared for her grandma and stood by her side till the end while working a full time job.What a blessing she proved to be all these years. I look forward to the day when Jesus Christ words will be realized at John 5:28,29- when all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out to a resurrection…Jesus demonstrated this at John chapter 11 when his close friend Lazarus had died and he resurrected him . Jesus likens death to sleep take note of verses 11,13.Mom will one day be resurrected to life on earth what a beautiful day that will be for now she is tucked in God’s vast memory of the billions who have died already.Sonya
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Sonya B
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It was years ago that mom told me God’s name is Jehovah not decades ago.sorry for the mistake.I know we all make them.But its true.sonya B
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Brittaney C.
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I worked at her doctor's office and we had a close bond. I'll miss seeing her and getting her hugs. I'm sad I didn't get to say goodbye. My condolences to the family.

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