David Lawrence Harvey

Traverse City-David Lawrence "Dave" Harvey, 70, of Traverse City, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, May 25, 2013, at his home. Born June 2, 1942, in Centerline, he was one of five children born to the late Edwin Bernard and Lena Sophia (Olsen) Harvey. On May 13, 1967, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lake Leelanau, he married the former Judith Kathleen Flohe. A proud veteran, Dave served with the United States Army from 1964 to 1966 in South Korea, repairing and building bridges. Dave's outgoing personality and friendliness coupled well with his custodial job at Old Mission Elementary Schools and later Willow Hill Elementary School, where he enjoyed interacting with the students and their teachers. Later he served as a Warehouse Truck Driver for TCAPS, delivering various items from warehouse to schools. In his earlier work life, Dave was also employed by Traverse City Iron Works starting in 1966-until their closing in 1983. He was a great supporter of his grandchildren's activities, whether it was attending a football game, track event or viewing scouting activities. As his hobbies he enjoyed watching various sporting activities, playing golf and cards. His greatest passion was traveling. Dave visited every state except Oklahoma and Kansas. David is survived by his family, Judith K. "Judy" Harvey, of Traverse City; children, Kathleen (Douglas) Plamondon, of Traverse City, Michael (Nancy) Harvey, of Ypsilanti and Jeffery Harvey, of Seattle, WA; three grandchildren, Austin and Tanner Plamondon and Alex Harvey; siblings; Lorraine (Carl) Dreves, of Traverse City, Edwin (Sandy) Harvey, of Bay City, Buck (Carol) Harvey, of Stanwood and Elizabeth (Jerry) Urban, of Kingsley; along with many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Thursday, May 30, 2013, from 6-8 P.M., where the Harvey family will receive friends. A Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 P.M. A Funeral Mass will be offered at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Friday, May 31, 2013, at 11:00 A.M., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. James Hayden will be the celebrant. Following cremation, burial will take place at Oakwood Catholic Diocesan Cemetery in Traverse City. In remembrance of Dave, memorials may be directed to Mass Intentions or to the charity of choice. Kindly share your memories with the family on their online guestbook at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com Arrangements were made with the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

David Lawrence Harvey

June 2, 1942 - May 25, 2013