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HARVEY JONES
1929 - September 6, 2020
Sophie and Amélie), Kevin (Renee, son Sam), David (Ellen, daughters, Nicole and Natalie), and Leah (her partner and children). Harvey was predeceased by his parents, Ida and Charles, sister Sylvia and brother Trevor.
Harvey worked in the Canadian oil industry and then in the industrial chemical sector
until his retirement in 1993. His career
allowed him to develop many great friendships throughout Western Canada and
Ontario. Along the way, Harvey touched many people with his strong belief in fairness and respect for the individual, lessons he taught by example to his children.
Harvey maintained a life-long commitment to the Royal Canadian Navy. He started as a sea cadet and played in the Sea Cadet Band which enabled him to travel across Canada. Harvey undertook training through the
University Naval Training Division, proudly served with the HMSC Griffon, and
ultimately achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Naval Reserve.
Harvey was a proud student of United
College Collegiate (University of Winnipeg) and the University of Manitoba, sharing his treasured memories of meeting Lorraine at school, and of the many friendships he
maintained for a lifetime. As a member of the United Church of Canada, he enjoyed
volunteering through its many outreach
programs.
Harvey loved camping and canoeing with his family, and enjoyed summer holidays
exploring Canada. He had a passion for woodwork, which he used to create beautiful
furniture, children's toys and backyard
fences complete with portals for neighbour children to say hello and share a conversation with him. As a life-long learner, Harvey loved to read and keep up on current events. He also could never turndown a good spy novel. His family and friends enjoyed his spirited conversations of worldly topics, and will miss his enthusiasm, intellect and fair perspective.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, memorial and interment services will be held privately.
Messages and condolences can be sent through Serenity Funeral Service
at www.serenity.ca .
Harvey's family asks that donations be made in his memory to Diabetes Canada or the Bissell Centre
(https://bissellcentre.org/donate/).
Condolences: www.serenity.ca
Serenity Funeral Service, Leduc
(780) 980-3688
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 12, 2020
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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So sad to hear about Harvey. He hired me to teach staff how to sell at Gulf Servico, Oak Bluff in 1974, and it was one of the best times of my life. He was a great manager and it was a pleasure to be his assistant. Saw him last in the 80's in Regina and had the opportunity to talk of our times together. I still drive by that station many times a week and think of how well he treated me. - Posted by: VERN HENRY (friend) on: Sep 13, 2020
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Gosh...The "Bombay Bicycle Club" will miss him. - Posted by: Roger Cee (Workmate) on: Sep 12, 2020