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Friday, February 14, 2020
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Lots of snow and very cold here in the Windy city... the kind of weather you loved. It is 2020 and on this Valentines day remembering you died 4 days ago in 2017... I will never forget you!
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Thursday, February 15, 2018
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Wednesday, February 14, 2018
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@amiasingersongs posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
@amiasingersongs posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
My love for you knows no bounds now Dad. The family dynamics were very difficult in our family with Ruth , effected John and controlling issues with your remarriage having nothing to do with you or I.
The gifts you have passed on to me, the skying trips, hugs and discussions we did manage to have .. despite our many differences on a number of topics...is fine. I only wish we could have been free to be daughter and father away from a controlled environment that is neither your fault or mine. so life goes on and if you are able to see me and my little family ..you see beauty, love and peace! . no one can take away from me.
James and I were planning to visit you the few months prior to your passing. It just was not possible and a shame that someone that will remain unnamed would see that as in anyway contributing to your health deteriorating.
You had a lot of inner character, and high intelligence. I know you suffered loosing John and things we talked about a few times regarding your childhood... regardless of your happy remarriage. I am so glad you enjoyed your friends and activities like skying and white water rafting. You loved music and I will never forget singing in the choir with you and playing your fathers violin.
I knew a lot of the underlying difficulties in our family played a role in Johns tragic death and my having to keep my distance from the family. With my spiritual gift of discernment..I saw things that I could never talk about. Today when I see things God shows me, I am able to talk to my immediate family. Its a gift and nothing I take credit for! That gift included knowing years before John died that he would die, and telling you in high school he was hanging around the wrong crowd. Unfortunately the dynamics in the family never gave me the freedom to communicate freely. I feel blessed that that is not the case in my own family here and social circles online and off.
I prayed a lot for this family and feel that the Lord answered my prayer. that when Jesus came to your bedside and asked for you to take his hand you took his hand, and mom and John who attended a few Bible studies in high school. It was necessary for me to live with a Christian family out of the Harvey house hold at the invitation of the family. They could see what was going on..and most importantly God could. I wish you could have been to the high school graduation of John and I..and my College graduation with honors...but unfortunately that was controlled. I appreciate Pam being there. I love Pam but unfortunately we are different in our spiritual paths and a lack of consistency and respect for differences. But dad,.my faith is stronger now than ever as I enter the most important time of my life and hold you close to my heart!
I have forgiven someone in the family, that will forever be unnamed, is easy as God has given me the strength. I am glad I chose to release my feelings and harsh statements to this person just prior to your death. This was important for me to get out, since I was never given the freedom, and respect to have a healthy relationship with you, because this unnamed person was always making decisions for you , manipulating the length of phone calls I had with you etc. The total lack of respect for me, your daughter...and then the final thing...not being able to peacefully show my respects to you. My strong statements were not entirely responsible for why I was never able to pay my respects, as James and I could see, the plan for me to be there was not going to happen anyway. The timing of the phone call we got about the news of your passing bares that out, unfortunately. Many families go through even worse things than ours...but the main thing now is you are at peace. ...it's ok.
I am so glad you got to see me happily married to a fantastic husband James Franz, and have the joy of watching our son Weston John Franz, a fine young man, grow up
I love you dad...and posted your picture in social media..with fondness! I keep pictures of you, holding Weston as a baby and with me and my family here...on my desk....always!
Paulina, James and Weston Franz
God sees everyone;s heart when no one is looking.
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Douglas Cornwell posted a condolence
Thursday, January 18, 2018
Wish to add my condolences, even though I never knew Mr. Harvey. You see, I was his son, John Harvey's roommate at Potsdam State College, Sept. 1973 to May 1974. If his father was as brilliant as John was, he must have been awesome. I was never able to offer condolences for John in 1974, but let me say that John Harvey was a really great guy, whom I have never forgotten.
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Judy Halstead posted a condolence
Saturday, March 4, 2017
I was sad to hear of Chet's passing. I was privileged have the opportunity to know Chet and Kathie through paddling. He will be missed by many. My thoughts are with Kathie and his family. Judy Halstead
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Elizabeth Fraser posted a condolence
Friday, February 24, 2017
Dear Kathy, Pauline and Pam
Our hearts go out to you. We have such fond memories of Chet over the years.
Perry's last visit with Chet was very special.
Dad shared many great stories with us about his Clinton childhood and close friendship with Chet.
Please take care,
Elizabeth, Jean, Alan and Barbara
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Bud & Sally Halsey posted a condolence
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Dear Kathy,
Thank You for the heartfelt summation of Chet's life. We've felt honored to have him as a dear friend, and you two were an unparalleled team.
We look forward to seeing you Sat, along with a vast group, who will mourn & celebrate having known him.
Bud & Sally Halsey, (The Boat House)
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Martha Lemmond posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Kathy,
You and Chet were so kind to me when I joined you and Sue, Elaine and Al Fairbanks on canoe trips back when Sue and I were teens. I loved Chet's humor, kindness and intelligence. For some reason I remember he and I laughing about taking "constitutionals" after the paddling day ended. Despite coming on the trip without canoeing experience, (you and) Chet were so kind to me, even though I now see that my slowness had the potential to ruin everyone's vacation. And then I got to see you both again at Sue's wedding and we laughed about "We didn't think you were going to make it!"
I will forever remember Chet with great fondness.
Condolences,
Martha
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Paul W Harvey posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
I will miss Uncle Chester for his warmth and lighthearted humor. I'm grateful to Kathie for taking care of this wonderful man during his later years, and I also remember with great fondness Aunt Rudy [Ruth], who gave everything she had to coping with the family's moves across the country, and helping raise three amazing and gifted children. Whatever peace he was denied at times during his life, I hope
he is enjoying now wherever he has gone in the great beyond.
Paul Harvey, nephew
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Christine and Bill Lee posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Dear Kathy,I'm sorry that Bill and I never really got to know Chet but what an interesting man he was. We will try to be there on sat. I look forward to seeing more of you in the future. fondly, Christine and Bill
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Mal Provost posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Kathie and all:
My heart is with you in your loss. Chet had a long and great life. I will always be grateful for the guidance and patience you folks showed me as I began with the ADK.
Peace always.
Mal Provost
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Thursday, February 16, 2017
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