ROBERT MARTENS HARRISON

Born 6-13-34 Died 2-27-09

Former longtime Laguna Beach resident Robert Harrison died

at home friday February 27th of natural causes. He was 74

years old.

Mr. Harrison moved to Costa Mesa seven years ago where he

had been in declining health for many of those years. Robert

grew up in Los Angeles and moved to south Orange County

in 1981. Bob, as he was known to friends, was an active

member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 30 years sponsoring

countless newcomers to the program by freely giving his time,

hope and experience to all whom asked. There were no limits

to his generosity for anyone suffering the horrors of addiction.

A.A. has lost a faithful champion for it’s cause.

Bob was known for his keen wit, offbeat sense of humor and

his love of European and American history as well as tanning

on Laguna’s beachs. Bob was a navy radio man during the

Korean War. After the war he became a postman before

starting a career at the Auto Club. Eventually he went on

to work for various insurance companies as an independent

appraisor before retiring.

Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers,

2 former wives and his only child, a daughter Brenda who

died at the age of 13, and many beloved cats he had rescued

over the years..

Bob is survived by his nephew Jack Harrison of Palmdale, Fred

Trent of New Jersey, his former longtime companion and his

good friend Mark Wiley of Lake Arrowhead.

Mr. Harrison was cremated at his request. Further

arrangements are pending.

Those of us closest to Bob know only too well the void his

passing has created.

Our friend, you’re free now!