Harvey Van Buren

Harvey Van Buren, 97, of Twin Falls, passed away in the caring arms of the Desert Rose Retirement Estate staff on June 06, 2017. Harvey (Uncle Harvey) was born October 18, 1919 in Norton, Kansas, to Leonard Van Buren and Jeanne Carrie Van Buren. There were 5 children in the family, 4 boys and 1 girl who all preceded him in death. Harvey went to school in Kansas and Missouri. He proudly served in the U.S. Army with the 35th Infantry Division, From March 15, 1942 through September 15, 1945. Harvey served in England, France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. Harvey married the love of his life, Agnes(Aggie) Katherine Reis, in Gerard, Kansas on December 23, 1945. Harvey and Aggie had one son, Ronald Dean(Ronnie) Van Buren, Born October 15, 1958 in Fallon, Nevada. Ronnie sadly preceded his parents in death on September 25, 1986. Harvey worked at the Naval Ammunition Depot, In Hawthorne, Nevada for 33 ½ years. He retired on June 17, 1978 and moved to Buhl, Idaho where they resided for 20 years then they move to Twin Falls, Idaho. He was a member of the Sportsman’s club for 15 years in Nevada, also a member of the American Legion for over 60 years. He loved to go camping, hunting, fishing, bowling and spending time with Aggie and his family reminiscing about the past. He loved to tell stories about his life experiences. He was baptized into the Roman Catholic Church on July 19, 1958. He is survived by his great nephew and great niece Steve and Ramona Farnsworth, his niece Barbara Reis, his nephew & niece Gerald & Mary Reis, niece Kathy Griffith of Missouri, and many other family and friends. “Uncle Harvey” will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. The family wishes to thank Visions Hospice staff for the wonderful care they all provided for Uncle Harvey.

A viewing will be on Friday, June 09, 2017 at 6:00pm with Rosary to follow 6:30pm at White Mortuary “Chapel by the Park” 136 4th Ave E., Twin Falls, ID with a graveside service at 11:00am on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at West End Cemetery, Buhl, Idaho.