Marie Bean Harris - Auburn Citizen
for a few years, and most recently resided at her home on 517 Manor House Drive, Auburn. She graduated from Moravia Central High School in 1954 and then attended Houghton College for two years, pursuing a career in medical technology. One year was then spent at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, N. Y. , doing clinical work for the completion of the requirements of becoming a registered medical technologist. In 1963, she moved to the Auburn area and worked 25 years at the Cayuga County Laboratory. After her bout with cancer, she also worked as a teacher’s aide for the BOCES Special Education Program in various school districts for three years. She married Dr. Arthur E. Harris in 1992. They then spent their time between Auburn and their home in Arizona. He predeceased her in 2002. During her professional years, she was active in the regional and state Medical Technology and Cytotechnology Associations. She served on the American Cancer Society Board in Cayuga County and also was active in the I Can Cope Cancer Support Group, for several years. Most recently, she became a member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church in Auburn. Source: auburnpub.com
