Donald F. Harvey
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Donald Frederick Harvey, 87 years old of Independence, MO, passed away December 2nd, 2019 at Centerpoint Medical Center. His wishes were that no funeral services or funeral be held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church (2200 N Blue Mills Rd, Independence, MO 64058).
Don Harvey was born in Shelby County, Epworth, MO on February 19th, 1932 and moved to the Kansas City metropolitan area in 1950. He was a retired foreman for Armco Steel Corporation where he worked for 27 years. Prior to that he worked for the Bendix Corporation and Safeway Inc. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and beloved member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.
Don is survived by three sons Jeffrey, Steven & wife Marilyn, and Gregory & significant other Kim Simmons of Independence, MO; 7 grandchildren Mark Moise, Mike Moise, Aimie Ruiz, Derek Buchmann, Alex Harvey, Evan Harvey, Eric Harvey; one great-granddaughter Lola Moise; sister Louise Daugherty of Bethel, MO; brother Richard Harvey of Shelbina, MO; and sister in-law Rosie Harvey of Moline, IL. He was preceded in death by two daughters Cynthia Marie Harvey, Teresa Marie Harvey; his parents Charles Albert and Mahala Harvey; five brothers Jim Harvey, Lestel Harvey, Leolin Harvey, Lee Edward Harvey, Bill Harvey; and two sisters Agnes Hawkins and Alberta Woods.
For Those I Love and Those Who Love Me:
When I am gone, release me – let me go,
I have so many things to see and do.
You must not tie yourself to me with tears,
I gave my love, you can only guess
How much you have gave me in Happiness.
I thank you for the Love we each have shown
but now it’s time, I travel on alone.
So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It’s only for a while that we must part
So bless now, the memories within your heart.
I won’t be far away, for life goes on:
So if you need me, – call – and I will come,
though you can’t see me, or touch me, I’ll be near
And if you listen with you heart, you’ll hear
All my love around you, soft and clear,
And then when you must come this way alone,
I’ll greet you with a smile and “Welcome Home.”
Someone so special can never be forgotten ??
DON YOU ARE MISSED ,,You were one of the nicest people, so kind too,you now know things we haven’t seen and saw the face of God, tell Gertie HELLO
Don, you will be missed. I will always remember how you would stop an talk to me on the way into church. Always smiling an Happy. God Bless You Don,
Rest in Peace.
Family, you were very lucky to have such a wonderful man in your lives for such a long period of time. He was a prince of a man and will be missed. He enriched more lives than you will ever know.
Don, I will miss talking to you before mass on Saturdays. I will remember your kind face and warm smile. You will be deeply missed. I am saddened beyond words.
I will miss all the jokes we shared!! You lit up a room with your smile! Prayers of peace and comfort to all.
Don, I was so surprised and saddened to see this post. You were a good man who will leave a void in the lives of many. May you rest in peace.
Don treated everyone like they were part of his family. I met him years ago through my aunt and uncle, the Barnickle’s, and when I visited them, I looked forward to seeing Don. He became a part of our family. My son’s and I grieve your loss, with you. He will be sadly missed.
Don you are missed. You were a friend and helper to all. Your smile and beautiful spirit were contagious. Prayers of comfort and strength to all. Remember he’d want us smiling and laughing about all the good times shared. Don I am smiling through the tears. Rest easy and give Rosemary, Dick, Helen, Kathleen, Joann, and the Bob’s a big hug from all of us.
Loved talking to you before mass and sharing at the Friday dinners during Lent. There was so much laughter and joy. You were partners with me and Vince in the eucharistic ministry. Always a smile. You will be missed. The Prices Vince and Donna.
Don, such a surprise oh how you will be missed. We just spoke and caught up. We’ll miss those checking up calls. God is truly rejoicing with his faithful servant coming home. Please give my Mom a big hug and tell her we miss her. Rosemary and Dick too.
I am so sorry for your loss of Don Harvey he was a great man and I am going to miss him and I’m going to miss his hugs and his delicious cakes he will give me one every year for my birthday so I’m going to miss this moment my prayers goes out to the rest of the family
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” From an Irish headstone-author unknown
I will miss you, my friend. Your infectious laughter, your ridiculous jokes, your helping hands, will all be missed. Your baked goods and candy… always sharing… always caring. How will I place new flowers, decorative grasses, and vines in my yard each year without my cherished starters from you? I will miss our lunches, your recipes, and most of all I will miss researching your beloved antique pottery and glass. Teaching me about Roseville, Wedgwood, and Carnival glass…..so much knowledge and love for life is gone but not forgotten. I will grieve your loss and miss you dearly, as I give thanks for having the opportunity to know you as my friend. See you later Alligator 🙂
Thank you Don for coming into my life and blessing it the way you did. You put so many smiles on so many faces and always left laughter. For the 2 short years I was graced with you, you left an imprint I’ll never forget?
I am so sorry for your lose. He was the sweetest guy and I will miss him seeing him.
Don was a sweet, kind, funny man who brightened my day whenever he was around. Love you, Don! See you again one day!
My heart is broken, as I think of all the good times we shared in the 6 short years I knew you & how we were fast friends from the moment we were introduced.
You always had a smile, such a kind heart, a sweet soul & that sense of humor that would always brighten my day!
Your weekly goodies shared with the OR & PACU staff will definitely be missed, as well.
God certainly broke the mold when he made you!
Looking forward to seeing you again one day.
My deepest condolences to your family & friends.
I am so sorry for your loss, and I’m sorry for our loss. I will miss the hours of laughter and stories at our Wednesday get-togethers after Mass. You, Don, always had such good stories. And so much laughter. Oh, how we will miss that. But I’m sure you will be with us in spirit. Rest in peace, dear friend!
Don,
Words will never be enough to express the sadness I feel. Losing a close friend. Remember when Jim called and asked if you could help with a retaining wall? You said you didn’t know a thingabout it but you would contact John Barnicle. He didn’t know how to do it either so we laughed at how it looked.
When Jim passed away you were the first one there to be with me. I have years of memories thanks for being a friend. To your family and friends we will meet again. Love you and miss you.
Don we will miss your smiling face and jokes. You made the world a better place.
Don will be greatly missed! He worked for me at the Jackson County Election Board in assisting the elderly voters at nursing homes. He was so sweet with everyone. I will miss his great sense of humor. He always seemed to be able to perk me up no matter what had happened. Heaven’s gain is our loss!
Mr. Donald was a wonderful friend to our family. I am so thankful for the friendship that he built with my grandma so many years ago! What a sweet and wonderful man. He will be truly missed.
I am going too miss a good and kind friend he would always say how are you doing today at Saturday mass he will join my wife in heaven now
Don I will miss your friendship. You and Helen were such a comfort to Mom when she was so sick. Your early morning phone calls started her day with a smile. You always had time to stop & let Dad know what was going on with everyone. You could always make Him smile. Tell Mom, Dad, Helen, and the rest of “the crew” to save me a piece of pie. To Don’s family, know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Don touched many lives, including mine. My recent memory is riding with him his foot pedal to the metal voting residents in care centers. Thanks for the memories.
So sad to hear of Don’s passing. I will remember his infectious smile and his love of laughter and always kind words and hugs. We met Don many years ago and then when I started working the Absentee Team going to the nursing homes to vote residents. Most of the younger than Don but he was so patient and kind to help those who needed him to. I will miss our meeting place at “Sunfresh” I would see this handsome man walking toward me with that beautiful smile arms opened wide for a hug.
Love you Don and untill we meet again. Please keep a watch all those you left behind. Jeff, Charlie and I send our love and Sympathy to you and your entire family. You and the world lost a sweet beautiful soul that’s light will shine in all of us. Don you will never be forgotten fly high on your Angel Wings. I’m a better person having known you.
Don was a blessing to me when my husband George became ill with Alzheimer’s. He would call and offer encouraging words. He was always a joy to be around. We will miss him. May he Rest In Peace. ??????
Marilyn Everley
Don was such a good neighbor for many years. I am saddened by his untimely passing. Prayers for his family to remember him and all his good qualities.
So many memories of visiting in Independence. And at Harvey get togethers in Shelby County. Remembering all the great Memories. ???
So many memories of visiting in Independence. And at Harvey get togethers in Shelby County. Remembering all the great Memories.
Ron and I knew Don through our Friends John and Melanie Barnickle. He was a very caring man and joker. He was always full of life and such a good friend. He will be missed. Our prayer’s and thoughts are with the family at this most difficult time. R.I.P. Don Love Cheri and Ron Kongorski
Don, you were one of the funniest people the Jackson County Election Board ever had work for us. Your kindness and wit was an asset when dealing with disgruntled voters. You will be sorely missed by us all. RIP my dear friend!
My condolences to the family. Don had a way of just ‘appearing’ in my life in special times that I won’t forget. Once, he was coming out of the hospital as I was going in to see my Mom at Centerpoint in 2015 and we visited. That was nice. Right after I was divorced in 2006 I saw Don at the Election Board where I worked and ge asked me “Do you have a boyfriend yet?” LOL No way!
He knew this!! Then one day about 6 months ago I sat down with a friend at Englewood Cafe and ordered lunch and I looked over and saw Don sitting with some people and he yelled out, “Now Terri, Does Jim McKinzie know that YOU Are HERE right NOW?” I said, “No! I’m on vacation!” We laughed.
Don was a great guy. RIP
Don, sweet neighbor who lit up our day whenever we saw you in your yard so that we could have a visit, we will miss your sunny disposition and the times we spent together. The time and effort you put into caring for your yards was impressive. You knew how to live well by giving of yourself thru volunteer work and saying funny things and complimenting others. The wonderful cake you made and brought to our luncheon and the recipe are appreciated. Everyone should have a neighbor and friend like you. Surely, you are in a wonderful existence now, such as you deserve. We love you and will remember you well.
I just read about your Dad’s passing and I am so sorry for your loss. I only knew your Dad through the stories that my Mom, Kathleen Van Becelaere told me. She knew him to be a kind, loving and funny man. May you all be at peace.