Brent Young Harrison | Cascadia Daily News

Brent Young Harrison, 76, passed away at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, WA on March 25, 2024. Born in Seattle, WA on June 7, 1947 to Walter B. and Marjorie (Young) Harrison, Brent’s journey through life was marked by a deep connection to the land and of a lasting and deep commitment to his family and community.

After graduating high school, Brent attended the University of Washington, earning a bachelor’s degree in business. After an adventure (almost) around the sailing world, he met and married Diana, the love of his life. They moved to Bellingham in 1983; becoming parents (first Nathaniel, then Kira) and building their organic farm that would become The Growing Garden. Brent’s pioneering dedication to organic farming specializing in produce and herbs has been exemplary and has inspired many he has mentored and worked with over the years to expand the local network of organic farms. His efforts extended to years of volunteer service on the Board of Directors of the Community Food Co-op.

Brent wasn’t just known for his green thumb. His quirky sense of humor, love of mountains and trees, and dedication to his spiritual path brought laughter, joy, and peace to those around him. He had a special twinkle in his eye – which was loved and missed by those lucky enough to have known him.

Brent’s life was deeply blessed by his union with his loving wife, Diana (Schermerhorn) Harrison, whom he married on March 29, 1981. Together, they shared a life filled with love, beauty, hard work and adventure.

Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Marjorie Harrison, Brent’s legacy will be carried on by his beloved wife, Diana, his children, Nathaniel Harrison and wife Taldi Harrison and Kira (Harrison) Bartel and husband Fabian Bartel and their families as well as his brother Walter B. Harrison Jr; and a wide circle of friends and family who were touched by his warm nature, generous spirit and dedication to making the world a better place.