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Amanda Colvin Harris

42, of Tucson, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016, surrounded by her loving family, after a very brief but fierce battle with Metastatic Melanoma. Amanda, was born September 18, 1973 in Santa Monica, CA, to Marilyn and Jack "John" Colvin. She loved sports, playing soccer and softball in school, graduating from Saugus High School, 1991. She loved exercise and pursued a career in education, graduating from the UofA, 1996, with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Sciences. She was employed by Sunnyside Unified Schools as a Physical Education teacher, 1997, until her diagnosis in August. She took on extra positions within the district: coaching, mentoring programs, and monitoring testing. Amanda furthered her education with a Masters of Education and Education Leadership from NAU, 2007. Amanda met her best friend, the love of her life, Ron, in 1995 and they were joined in marriage on June 5, 1999. In marrying Ron, Amanda gained a son whom she adored, Ron Jr. This amazing woman had a great love for family, teaching, anything outdoors, country music, and animals. In addition to teaching, Amanda and Ron became local Tucson business owners in 2000, when they purchased 'The Bushwacker', renamed 'The River's Edge Lounge', which they operated together daily until sold, 2008. Amanda is survived by her loving husband, Ron Harris; son, Ron Harris Jr.; father, John Colvin; brother, Jed (Stefanie) Colvin, of Ventura, CA; mother-in-law, Sandy Harris; sister-in-law, Mary (Harry) Harris; nephew, Jack Harris; best friend and co-mom, Barbara Cooley and children, whom Amanda loved as her own: Dakotah Cooley, Jessica Cooley, of Tucson, Brijet Espinoza, Matthew Cooley, of Texas. Predeceased by her mother, Marilyn Colvin, 2014 and father-in-law, Arne Harris, 2004. A Memorial will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Sunnyside High School Gym, 1725 E. Bilby Road, Tucson, AZ, 85706. In lieu of flowers, donations would be welcomed by the family, The American Cancer Society or by Casa de la Luz Hospice of Tucson. There will be a Celebration of life to follow at: The Edge Lounge, 4635 N. Flowing Wells Rd., Tucson.

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Rolande D. BakerDearest Ron and all of Amanda's family-My heart aches and I and Joey (my son) will always remember Amanda! I am so very sorry that I will not be able to attend Amanda's Celebration of Life. I had surgery this past Wednesday, 2/3/16, and I am currently in a rehab center. If it were not that I would attend and enjoy being amount you and all of Amanda's friends! We will miss her loving smile and her hugs!!!! Oh my, her hugs were so warm and healing. I am so very sorry, Ron Harris, just so, so very sorry. She was so lucky to have you there next her throughout this entire time! You are a wonderful, loving and caring husband! Sending you so much love and healing hugs! In peace, love and solidarity-Rolande & Joey