Harry, Mikel J. Ph.D. Mikel J. Harry Ph.D., 65, of Chandler, AZ., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday April 25, 2017. He was born on December 28, 1951 in Anderson, IN to James Robert and Ramahdonis Harry and raised in Middletown, IN. He was widely recognized and cited in many publications as the principal architect of Six Sigma and the world's leading authority within this field. Mikel is survived by his loving wife, Sandy, daughters, Sabrena (Jeremiah) Moore, and Melissa (David) Fried, seven grandchildren, Carsen, Chloe, Layla, Glory, Landon, Paisley, Emerson, brother, Mauri Jay Harry, nieces, Andrea, Shelby, Alaina and nephew, Chad. Celebration of Life will be, Saturday, May 6th at ASU SkySong 1475 N Scottsdale Road, Ste 200, Building 3 Synergy 1, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 from 3-4:30pm. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.forevermissed.com/mikel-j-harry-ph-d/ In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Arizona State University Foundation for the Dr. Mikel J. Harry Six Sigma Memorial Scholarship, 300 E. University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281-2033.