PHOENIX, ARIZ.
Andy A. Harvey Jr.
September 8, 1976 - May 24, 2012

Andy Abishai Harvey, Jr., 35 of Phoenix, Ariz. entered into the Kingdom of God and into the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 24, 2012 in Phoenix, Ariz. He was born on September 8, 1976 in Shiprock.

Andy was a former television reporter and was employed by the Navajo Nation Department of Dine Education. Andy earned a Associate Degree from San Juan College in Farmington, he then earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Broadcast Journalism and earn a Masters of Arts in Rhetoric and Composition from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz. He was also a board member for the Native American Journalist Association.
""Andy was a compassionate reporter that brought a Native American view point to the newsroom. Andy met a great deal to his news team, he was a superb reporter, he was a caring and sensitive reporter, people trusted him and Andy never betrayed their trust,"" comment from Mark Casey of KPNX 12 News of Phoenix, Ariz.
""Andy also rose through the ranks in the Native American Journalist Association. He was elected to the NAJA Board in 2009 and helps students with projects at the Association Annual Conferences. Andy was wonderful asset to the Native American Journalist Association, he gave back to this group serving on the Board and as a student mentor, so many people spoke highly of his kind nature. It is one that will be missed by all of us,"" by NAJA President Rhonda LeValdo Gayton.
""Andy, did like we tell all our young people, get an education and come home to help their people. We honor his efforts to come home to work with his people,"" by President Ben Shelly of The Navajo Nation
He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Pastor Andy Y. Harvey, Sr.; his paternal grandparents, John and Mary Harvey; his maternal grandparents, Clyde and Louise Yellowhair; his uncles, Rev. Curtis Harvey, Sr., John Harvey Yazzie, Robert Yellowhair, Sr. and Thomas Yellowhair and his aunts, Alice Andy, Esther Grisby, Rose Washburn and Hazel Yellowhair.
He is survived by his mother, Victoria Y. Harvey of Shiprock; his brother, Arnold Yellowhair, of Tacoma, Wash.; his sister, Andrea G. Harvey of Shiprock, and Phoenix, Ariz.; and Helen (Robert) Rippingale of Farmington, Alfred (Marilyn) Yellowhair, of Apache Junction, Ariz. and Genevieve Harvey and family of Farmington and numerous cousins.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 2, at the World Harvest Center, 1024 North Butler, in Farmington. Pastor William Lee will officiate.
Interment will follow at the Greenlawn Cemetery, 1606 N. Dustin Avenue, in Farmington, near his father.
In addition, there will be a Memorial Service, 7 p.m. on Monday, June 11, at the Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Avenue, in Phoenix, Ariz.
Andy, Jr., is in the care of Desert View Funeral Home, North US Highway 491 of Shiprock, New Mexico 505-368-4607.

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Published by Farmington Daily Times from May 25 to Jun. 6, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Andy Harvey

26 Entries

Marnie McKim

May 21, 2013

Andy I still think about you all the time. I wanted to give you one last hug before these pages went away. Gurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl...I love you!

From your sister Andrea,Momma & Arnold

September 8, 2012

Happy Birthday Andy! You would have turned 36 yrs old today on this earth. But you are celebrating it now in Heaven with Jesus and Shizhe(dad). Momma,Arnold,and I really,really, really miss you so much! But we know you are now spending eternity with your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and with Shizhe now. We are happy to know that you and Shizhe are together forever and we will soon see you both and Jesus someday soon when our time is up and what a spectacular joy when we see each other face to face and tons of bear hugs to you and Shizhe. We love you and Shizhe so much and we know you both are with us and guiding us and comforting us because we can feel your love and your gentle whispers. We are proud of your accomplishments what you did on this earth,how you helped many people,you were a great friend to many and you touched people with your beautiful smie and laughter and we remember what you said that "One day you will make your dad's name famous", and you certainly did! I'm sure Shizhe is proud of you! You definitely left a legacy and you will never be forgotton because you were super special and one of a kind gem! We are so proud of you that you entered in Heaven! We say again "Happy Birthday Andy"! Roowhoo! LOL! Remember Scooby Doo? We love you Speesh! See ya soon!

Valenski's

August 22, 2012

Hello, I was wondering why I didn't hear from Andy anymore on facebook. I remember awhile back that he posted on my wall. I just wanted to say to the family that he is a second away and it will be like yesterday when we see him. Thank you for leaving this guest book open to be an encouragement to you. We love you.

Lamberta Gooday

July 16, 2012

Andy,
You are an inspiration to me. You proven that Natives can become professional and you made me proud. You will be missed.

freda denetclaw

June 12, 2012

I am very,sorry to hear about your lost.and my prayer go out to you and your love ones....

Roy Leonard

June 11, 2012

Andy.. Didnt know U first hand, but njoyd ur reports on c-12.. RIP...

Cheryl G.

June 6, 2012

Our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of Andy. We pray for comfort and peace and May God be with you all. We have enjoyed watching Mr. Harvey on news 12, we are very proud of his accomplishments and success. He will be missed. In His love and Ours, John & Cheryl G. of Phx Az

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J & C of mesa AZ

June 6, 2012

Darrell Lee

June 2, 2012

Andy, I knew U since High School, everyone knew the Public Andy, I new the Private Andy, U are a true friend, it brings me to Tears to let U Go, U were like another Little Brother to me, Every weekend we had fun cookouts, I'm gona MIS that, People would say Crap to us, we didn't Care, I am taking it very hard right now, Please bring Comfort, Ur back with our Lord Now, until we meet again, my friend..
With Love Dee

Daniel Clark

June 2, 2012

One of the funniest caring guys I have ever meet. Your laugh and humor are going to be missed. I am so glad to have had met you in my lifetime. You were alwys a pleasure to be around. Rest well my friend and thank you for all the laughter you brought to our lives. Don't forget you're still a diva.

Marnie McKim

June 1, 2012

The sweetest man I have ever met. Andy, I will miss your laughter, your smile... I will miss you. I am honored to have been someone you trusted. Being your friend is a gift I will cherish forever. I will always remember our last call, you laughing away as we hung up. Love you Andy, you are forever in my heart.

RODAN THOMPSON

June 1, 2012

Andy... I know your just in the next room waiting for another assignment.... I know that all the hearts you touched with your kindness and your endearing charms are ever grateful. I know I am. See you again one day brother. GOD BLESS.

Mark Chensky

June 1, 2012

I will miss you Andy. I loved watching you report on 12 News. You are incredible.

Carlos Segui

June 1, 2012

Thankful for knowing you... We will miss you.

Keith Ritchie

June 1, 2012

Always a smile and a kind word...he touched many and will be missed. God bless you Andy...rest in peace.

C Jim

May 31, 2012

To the Family of Andy Harvey
I will always remember the day I saw Andy on Channel 12 News in Phoenix. He made me a proud native to see him among the reporter staff and seeing a native american on this station. He will be missed by many for his caring, kindness, and love he expressed to many that he has shared his life with. May you Rest in Peace. Deepest sympathy to the family, prayers and thoughts go your way.

Darci McManigal

May 30, 2012

To The Harvey Family ~ I had the amazing priviledge of meeting and working with Andy while he was employed with KELO Land TV in Rapid City, SD. He touched my life - and everyone elses' - in such a positive, warm, funny way and I am just shocked and so saddened to hear of his passing..He was so very good about keeping in touch and always so interested in everyone elses' lives...he was truly a Godly man who loved his family...Know that he touched Rapid City in such a profound way and will always live on in our hearts...Heaven has received a blessing from earth. Rest in peace, Andy, and know how very much you are loved! Darci & all the crew @ Executive Suites!

May 30, 2012

He was a wonderful addition to the Dept. of Dine' Education-Administration. We have lost another gifted person who was making a difference here on the Navajo Nation. He will be missed by everyone he met and worked with. Kee Ike, Sr. Planner, DODE

D Coolidge

May 30, 2012

We will miss you Andy.

NASS Staff

May 30, 2012

We were given the opportunity of knowing a wonderful person when Andy worked for our office (NAU Native American Student Services) and we enjoyed his great sense of humor and outgoing personality. We were always laughing and teasing (Native humor) one another and through the years, he kept in contact with us and would stop in once in a while to visit. Andy worked in a field where there are very few Native Americans represented and helped pave the way for other Native Americans going into the broadcasting field. He was a terrific role model and we were very proud of his accomplishments. We send our deep condolences to the Harvey family. Andy will not be forgotten by us. Rest in peace Andy. With much love, Catherine Talakte, Director and Sharon Doctor, Assistant Director

Lori Smith

May 30, 2012

Rest in Peace Andy.. Gonna Miss Seein You On Chan.12.. It was Cool havin a "Profsnal lNative Reporter frm Shprock NMx..on TV!! Chan.12 Lost a Valuable Family Membr! With much Respect.. Sendn Prayers To the Harvey Family n Frens.. May Our Creator Be with All of You.

May 29, 2012

Andy was a very special person to many people at Northern Arizonia University. And will be missed by everyone who knew him for his great larger than life personality and caring way with everyone who knew him as a friend and student. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.RIP Andy. Joshua Mihesuah (Kansas)

Ed Sharpe

May 29, 2012

Alas, the world looses another good person... just does not seem right...

Thanks for all the great stories you shared with us.

Andy will now be reporting from high above...

From all of us at - Glendale Daily Planet / KKAT-IPTV

Wanda Harvey

May 29, 2012

What can I say about Andy Jr.?? He was so funny, he could always managed to make me smile when he would come and visit us. Cherish every memory that you have of Andy. I am so honored and proud to call him my cousin. My prayers are with you all during this time. Just remember that God is here for you all too, lean on God and on one another. Romans 8:28....And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. I love you all so much, Aunt Vicki, Andrea & Arnold!!!!

Cassandra Johnson

May 29, 2012

Love and miss you Andy

Ronnie Washines

May 29, 2012

Andy's Family: Sending my condolences and prayers as Andy journeys to a awaiting arms of Jesus Christ. I had the privilege of crossing paths with Andy when I served as NAJA president. He answered the call to serve the organization and did so admirably. There surely will be students he mentored who will pass on what they learned from him to future journalists - and mention his name in doing so. Praying Creator comforts your hearts when Andy crosses your minds and hearts.

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