ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Frank D. Harris, age 79, passed away January 7, 2011 in St. George, Utah of kidney cancer. He was born December 15, 1931 in Los Angeles, California to Wayne F. Harris and Ethel D. Piquet Harris. He married his sweetheart Mariela M. Smith. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Washington D.C. LDS Temple. Frank was raised in the San Fernando Valley and graduated from North Hollywood Senior High School. He enjoyed the learning atmosphere and the association of the tennis team. He earned a varsity letter. Frank went on to graduate from BYU in mathematics and electrical engineering with a minor in french. Frank entered the U.S. Army Signal Corps in June of 1950. He was sent to several boot camps (infantry, armor and airborne) while waiting to be shipped overseas as a member of the SHAPE staff serving as a radio operator in the 2nd Armored Division. He enjoyed flying his own plane (N1683D). He served as squadron commander in the Otero County, NM Civil Air Patrol and reached the rank of Captain in the organization. He was a command pilot and checked out numerous Air Force aircraft. He was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints most of his life. He served in numerous positions including the Young Mens program, Sunday School, High Priests Group, and in the Boy Scout program for over 40 years. He was awarded many personal recognitions, including the Silver Beaver in 1978. He served a stake mission when living in Federal Way, Washington. He is survived by his wife, Mariela (Smith) Harris, 11 children and 28 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.