On June 19th, 2023 Harry McPherson passed away peacefully at home at the age of 70. Harry was born on September 11, 1952 in Kansas City, MO to Alex and Thelma (Stafford) McPherson. He moved to Winfield, IL with his parents and his brother Brian in the 1960’s. He married Barbara, his wife of 45 years, in 1978.
His love of sales and interacting with people developed early. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to start his own company, Cima International, selling Nolan helmets for over 35 years. He traveled frequently and did countless trade shows, always nurturing ties with people throughout the motorcycle industry. Those treasured friendships have lasted for many years.
His capacious mind was always seeking new products to market as well as personal interests to pursue. He was a lifelong learner and an eclectic collector. He was always an optimist.
Harry and Barbara took up scuba diving in the mid-80’s and went on yearly dive trips until his health made that impossible. They visited many tropical locales, developed a deep love of the ocean and made wonderful friends.
Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Thelma McPherson, and his brother, Brian McPherson. He is survived by his wife Barbara, as well as brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He will be missed by many.
Many thanks to the team at Northwestern Medicine for their care over the years. You make a difference every day. Thank you also to family and friends who have helped in so many ways. You are cherished.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northwestern Memorial Foundation P.O. Box 734985 Chicago, Illinois 60673-4985. Please make checks payable to “Northwestern Memorial Foundation” and include Harry McPherson in the memo line. Donations can also be made online at foundation.nm.org or over the phone at 833.443.8663. Your gift will support Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center in Warrenville.
Donations can also be made to Literacy DuPage, 2100 Manchester Rd., Suite 904, Wheaton, IL 60187 or at literacydupage.org or to the charity of your choice.
