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Harry Oliver Obituary
Harry played in the minors 12 years for the Philadelphia Phillies. He retired from Jeffboat after 32 years and also worked as a barge inspector for Trinity Shipyard in Mississippi. He coached little league and the American Legion Post 35 baseball team. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Clark County Building Authority, Teamsters Local 89, Knights of Columbus 1348 and D & T of Orange County, IN. Harry also served in the Army. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores J. Oliver of Jeffersonville; son, H. Scott (Christine) Oliver of Jeffersonville; daughter, Joeanna K. (Chris) Joyce of Louisville; brothers, Glenn (Norma) Dermer of Centerville, PA and Lewis (Lana) Oliver Jr. of Buffalo Mills, PA; twin sister, Harriett Grover; sisters, Dorothy Mazak of Hollidaysburg, PA and Burnadine Corley of Cumberland, MD; grandchildren, Casey D. and Carly R. Oliver of Jeffersonville; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral mass will be held Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine Church with burial to follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Jeffersonville. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. at the church.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hospice or favorite charity.
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Steve Leist
June 1, 2010
Scott,
I am going to miss your dad. The right field bleachers at the Providence High Baseball field will not be the same without Harry Oliver. He was one of a kind and a lot of fun.
May 27, 2010
I was very sorry to hear of Harry's passing.I know he touched many lives in a positive way and will be missed greatly.You are in our thoughts and may Harry rest in peace.
Al Burke
May 26, 2010
We are sorry for your loss! Willie and Lee Ann Yates
Tim and Amy Vissing
May 25, 2010
Dolores, Scott, and Jody, We are so sorry that you had to watch Harry suffer. I know you are hurting, but relieved he is at peace. Harry was a wonderful, loving man who touched many lives in such a positive way! Just know that our thoughts and prayers have been with you, and will remain with you in the coming days and weeks. Sincerely, Tim and Amy Vissing
April Owens
May 25, 2010
Ms. Oliver, we are sorry to hear of your husband's passing. We enjoyed the times shared with you all when my grandpa was his roommate at Sellersburg Rehab. You are in our prayers.
diane
May 25, 2010
Delores, Scott and Jodi-My thoughts and prayers are with you. Harry was one of the finest people I have ever met. I will always remember his laugh and that great smile...Love Diane
May 25, 2010
Dolores our prayers are with you and your family at this time. Harry will be greatly missed by all. Love, Sheila & Tom Vierling
Keith Bube
May 25, 2010
Scott,
I am so sorry for the los of your father. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Keith Bube
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