Vivian served in the armed forces. We honor that service here.
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Vivian Martin Harvey Sr. Obituary
Vivian M. Harvey age 81 of Williamstown, Ny (formerly of Redfield, NY ) died May 11, 2009 at Oswego hospital.
Born in Redfield July 16, 1927 to the late James and Lucy (Tucker ) Harvey. He was educated at Redfield Union School. He is a World War II Army Veteran. He married June 21, 1953 to the former Bettie Ellen Stewart. Lived in Redfield until they moved to Williamstown in 2000. He was employed for 24 years by Oswego County Highway Department until retiring in 1981. He was a member of Cable Trail VFW Post # 8534 , Lacona , NY . Charter member of the Redfield Volunteer Fire Department.
Surving are his wife Bettie ,three daughters Leona Beaumont of Watertown ,NY , Bethel (Dennis) Mothersell of Lacona, NY, Jean (John) Smith of Penneville, NY three sons Vivian Harvey Jr. of Fayetteville, NC, Rev. Albert ( Amy) Harvey of Dalton Tx, Clinton Harvey of Syracuse, NY. 17 grandkids serval great-grandkids and nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held May 14, 2009 at Summerville Funeral Home , in Sandy Creek ,NY with the Rev. Linda Taber and Rev. Albert Harvey officiateing. Burial with military honors in the Redfield Cemetery.
If Vee could be
Kind, Loving, & Caring
Always giving & sharing
Then why can’t we
If Vee could be
Strong, Firm, & Sturdy
Not afraid to get dirty
Then why can’t we
If Vee could be
Open ,honest, & true
When there are so few
Then why can’t we
If Vee could be
Husband, Father, Gramps to all
Leaving no one feeling small
Then why can’t we
If Vee could be
Lighthearted and humorous
All while teaching us
Then why can’t we
If Vee could be
Mentor, guide, & teacher
Showing us the whole picture
Then why can’t we
So my question remains, with so much he’s shown us
Love , Joy, Heartache, and sorrow
Work , life, fun, commitment
Dedication and family
If Vee could be , Why can’t we
Dedicated to the loving memory of Vivian M Harvey Sr.
My Hero, now and ever more.
Written bu Heather Hall
Vivian is the one in middle of picture with black lab on lap
To all his kids and grandkids and great grandchildren he meant the world to us
Daddy he didn’t have to be to 3 of his grandkids
Daddy’s hand
