Jordan Dean Harris

Jordan Harris, 19, of Newton, died on Saturday (April 21, 2012) as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born on April 16, 1993, in Lyons, the son of Christopher Harris and Elizabeth A. (Turner) Harris. Jordan graduated from Newton High School in the spring of 2011. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, creative writing, playing video games and watching movies. Jordan loved being around animals, and they loved him too. He was a great people person and always was helping other people. Jordan was the owner of Print-N-Ship in downtown Newton.

Survivors include his parents; brothers, David, Kelsey and Aaron Harris; sister, Amber Harris; maternal grandfather, Mike LaViolette; paternal great-grandmother, Helen Harris; and two nephews, Andrew and Evan Harris. Jordan was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and his paternal grandfather.

Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in Newton, where the family will receive friends between 6 and 8 p.m. A celebration of life will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home. A memorial has been established to assist Jordan’s family with burial expenses. Contributions may be made to the Jordan Harris Burial Expenses Fund at Midland National Bank or the Elizabeth Harris Family Expenses Fund at Bank of America, both in Newton.