Garneth Mary (Gem) Harris Garneth Mary (Gem) Harris was born

Garneth Mary (Gem) Harris Garneth Mary (Gem) Harris was born in Denver, Colorado on August 8, 1947 to Arthur Paul Ludka and Ione Marita Ludka (nee Morgan). Gem graduated from the University of Colorado Denver campus with a degree in Elementary Education. She was working at Fort Logan Hospital when she met her future husband Bill at a USO dance at Lowry Air Force Base in early 1970. Bill and Gem were married at the Englewood Methodist church on June 19, 1971 where a number of family members had married. Then they began their adventures together. During their time in Denver and then in Albuquerque, Gem and Bill were fortunate to travel quite a lot throughout the United States, visiting cities in many states. Gem found out about the docent program at the Rio Grande BioPark, she entered training in 2005 and continued to pursue her docent activities for a number of years until health issues made it too difficult for her to make the physical effort required. Gem and Bill also found a wonderful community at the Cross of Hope church. They made many friends that have continued to this day. In recent years, Gem and Bill continued to spend time together quietly at home, as Gem was unable to travel due to her health issues. Gem is survived by her husband of 54 years, William (Bill) Harris; her brother, Arthur Ludka of Lakewood, Colorado and his wife Barbara and their daughter, Gem's niece, Angela and her daughters, Ashley and Skye; Gem's Uncle BG Campbell and his wife Rita and their daughters and many cousins. Her extended family included Bill's sister, Suzanne Paul of Farmington Michigan and her husband Charlie Paul and their three children, Vince Paul, Coreen McElroy Paul and Sara Bowman who also loved their "Aunt Gem". Memorial Services are pending and will be announced. Please refer to the website, directfuneralservicesabq.com, for the complete obituary and for updates about the upcoming memorial. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008