Harvey is survived by his two daughters, Karen (Dan) Guimond, and Denise (Chuck) Henderson, four grandchildren Stuart (Jodi) Guimond, Jennifer (Ross) Miller, Charles (Asia) Henderson and Steven (Romy) Henderson. He also left behind 10 great grandchildren. Harvey was pre-decreased by his parents, his brothers Edward and Randy, his sister Lorraine, and the love of his life Shirley.
Harvey was born in Whitemouth, Manitoba on Feb 14, 1935. At age 14, he was responsible for working to support the family when his father passed away. He was always a hard worker at any job he took on. Dad started a truck and loader service in Manitoba that grew into a very successful business.
In 1975, Harvey and Shirley left their family and friends behind and relocated with their girls to Kelowna, BC, due to health reasons for their daughter, Denise. His Manitoba friends told him you will never find work there. Within 2 days, Dad had a job at Jenkins Cartage, moving furniture. Within one year, Dad bought a dump truck and started up Harvey’s Truck and Loader Service, which he ran successfully until his retirement at age 69. He was well known as an honest, hardworking businessman. Both us girls and our kids have such great memories of Dad / Grandpa with either dump truck rides or lifting us in the loader bucket.
After his retirement, Dad and Mom spent many winters in Arizona with their 5th wheel, as well as many camping trips with the Good Sams Club. After Shirley’s passing in 2010, Dad struggled without her and his camping days were done.
Dad moved from Northwood Retirement complex to Three Links Manor in 2019. At Three Links, Dad walked more than any other resident and looked forward to his happy hour singing and his afternoon beers. Us girls remember all the good times over the years having beers and watching football with our Dad.
We are so grateful for the loving care he received from all the staff at Three Links. Dad loved living there; he would tell us all the time how thankful he was to find that place.
We will miss you so much Dad, but know you are happy again to be back together with the love of your life!! Cheers Dad, give Mom a kiss for us!
A memorial service will be held on Friday September 13, 2024 at 2 p.m. at First Memorial Funeral Services.
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