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Spigal, Harvard P. 68 June 30, 1945 Aug. 22, 2013 Harvard "Harvey" P. Spigal died in Portland on Aug. 22, 2013, from complications arising from colon cancer. He was surrounded by his wife and family when he died. Harvey was born on June 30, 1945, in Tacoma, to David and Miriam Spigal. He attended public schools in Tacoma, graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1963. He attended the University of Washington, where he was a member of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1967. It was at the University of Washington where he met Nancy, his wife of 45 years, at a Model United Nations Conference for college students. Harvey graduated from the University of Washington School of Law in 1970 and worked in private practice and for the City of Bellevue. In 1974, Harvey and his young family moved to Portland so Harvey could take a job with the Bonneville Power Administration. Harvey held a variety of jobs during his 26 year career with Bonneville, including General Counsel and Sr. Vice President - Transmission Services. Harvey was awarded the Administrator's Award for Meritorious Service in 1982 for his work on the Northwest Power Act. In 2000, Harvey retired from Bonneville and joined the firm of Preston, Gates and Ellis, which later became K&L Gates, continuing his energy law practice for public agency and private clients. Harvey was grateful for the many friends he made at Bonneville and in private practice. Harvey and Nancy were long-time members of Havurah Shalom and Harvey was a past president of the congregation. Harvey is survived by Nancy, his wife; his daughters, Rachel Spigal and Anna Tarnoff, Anna's husband, Adam; and by his brother, Jerry Spigal and his wife, Judy; who provided loving support in his final months of life. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, at Havurah Shalom at 825 N.W. 18th Ave., Portland, at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Harvey's memory may be sent to the non-profit organizations to which Rachel, Anna and Adam dedicate much of their lives: Impact NW (Portland, OR); Ounce of Prevention Fund (Chicago, IL); and Amandla Charter School (Chicago, IL).

Published by The Oregonian on Aug. 24, 2013.
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Harvey was my first boss at BPA. our team under Harvey's leadership negotiated and offered new power sales contracts. Harvey was a brilliant man and a great leader. Later I worked for Harvey as a Transmission Business Line Account Executive. And again Harvey was a great an inspiring professional leader.

Kippen Moxness

August 18, 2021

Harvey was my first boss after I graduated from law school and he brought me into BPA where I finished my 26 year career as a Transmission Business Line Account Executive. Harvey was a manager at BPA, the General Counsel of BPA and the head of Transmission. He was very bright, hard working and loyal to his employees. He had a wonderful mind. I am sad that he died before his time. He definitely is missed. His family can be proud of his legacy.

Kip Moxness

Coworker

August 18, 2020

I remember his intellect and his sense of humor. Both were great.

Leslie Atkins

September 1, 2013

Peter had a very high regard for Harvey.He was confident in his knowledge and wise council. Peter has fond memories of their days at BPA. Peter is incapable of writing personally but I know how much he thought of Harvey and would want me to express his feelings. With sincere sympathy, Carolyn Johnson

Peter T Johnson

August 27, 2013

A good man. It will take a dozen more like him to fill the void.

Haig RevitcH

August 26, 2013

Smart, funny, principled and a great boss. It was lucky day when Harvey took over Transmission Services at BPA and a sad day when he left.

Sharon Blair

August 26, 2013

He was such an influential force in my career in addition to giving me my first professional job. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Maureen Flynn

August 25, 2013

Thank you to Harv's family and Haruvah Shalom for a beautiful service today. Harv's sense of humor and wit was legendary as well and was readily apparent in the great stories told of a great man.

Peter Blood

August 25, 2013

He deserved and received great respect for his work and his intellect--a leader professionally and personally.

Vicki English

August 25, 2013

Simply a class act and a gift to us all. It's all the best stuff with you, Harv - smart as a whip; warm and humble; an accessible and open friend; firm, frank, and honest; articulate and thorough; and just a prince of a guy together at BPA and beyond.

Peter Blood

August 25, 2013

A kind and thoughtful friend and neighbor, he will be missed and cherished.

Glen Geller

August 24, 2013

we think death is bad
but it's really good
i so love my dad
we'll be together i've understood
there is joy in being sad
and in GOD's angels hood
we can be really glad
that to be at peace we all just should
daddy's shirt of plaid
will rise as all souls would!
be calm be joyous GOD for HOPE
love:JoAnn and Greg Houf
peace and shalom

greg houf

August 24, 2013

A brilliant and ethical man! Harvey was my first boss at BPA and he was the "gold standard" for professionalism, brilliance and great ethics. Harvey will be greatly missed by his many friends and coworkers. Condolences to his family.

Kippen Moxness

August 24, 2013

Thank you Harvey for your courageous leadership of the Office of General Counsel. You served both BPA and the region well. God bless you and your loved ones.

Ernest Estes

August 24, 2013

Always a gentleman and a gentle man.

Linc Wolverton

August 24, 2013

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