Harrison Bruce Lovett

Harrison Bruce Lovett passed away in his home following a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. Born in Walnut Creek, California to John and Candace Lovett, Harrison’s first home was in San Leandro, later moving to Benicia, at the age of three. Harrison attended Mary Farmar Elementary school, Benicia Middle School and was a graduate Benicia High School, class of 2020. Harrison played water polo for the Benicia Highschool Panthers and later honed his skill as Goalie for the Diablo Valley College Vikings. Harrison’s love of the water provided him the opportunity to work as a lifeguard and swim instructor at Cunningham Public Pool in Vallejo. He was dedicated to physical fitness strength training and during his illness joined the Cal Maritime Master’s swim team. His love of water extended to the great outdoors where his spirit and strength shone in hiking in the Sierra Mountains. He was an active member in scouting with Benicia Troop 8. Harrison had many diverse interests, an avid chess player and reader of ancient history, philosophy, and religion. He was an enthusiastic in his quest for knowledge and philosophical debate, giving light to his insights with close family members and friends. He developed a strong passion for cooking and shared his joy of baking with his sister Fiona. Harrison was greatly comforted by the companionship of his kitten Lucy. Harrison’s journey was marked by his strength, courage, and continuous faith in God. Harrison is survived and deeply missed by his loving parents, Candace and John Lovett, his sister Fiona Ione, and his brother Zachariah Mark. He also leaves behind his maternal grandparents, Vicky and Russell Van Dewark, his paternal grandmother Merylin Lovett and close-knit family of aunts, uncles, cousins and his lifelong friends Brandon May and Lucas Barnard. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather Jack Robert Lovett. A memorial service to celebrate Harrison’s life will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 4pm, at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, 901 West 2nd Street, Benicia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area.

Harrison Bruce Lovett

April 18, 2002 - May 1, 2024