Ian R. Harvey

Often think of Ian. Cannot believe it has been so long. Hope Linda and the Girls are all OK.

I knew Ian for 5 years, but in that time Ian had become more than just my professor--he had become my good friend. It was an honor and privilege to have known him. Anyone could clearly see how so full of life he was and how much he lit up when teaching. He would always say teaching kept him going, and I believe this. Even the mailman’s creed was put to shame by the sheer determination of Ian’s will that kept him going to classes during the roughest of times…and with a smile or a joke that...

I met Ian last year when I joined the training program he ran at the Federal Reserve Bank. He had a wonderful way of caring for each trainee adding encouragement and humor. He had an art for stimulating impromptu gatherings that included joke-telling and snacks. This is just one endearing quality that will be missed by the many people who worked with him. How very tragic is your loss, and I'm sorry that I didn't know him better.

Having worked with Ian for a number of years I share in your loss of this exceptionally kind man. He brought a lot of joy to peopole and will be missed.

For the many years that I've known Ian, there were very few times that I can recall when he had anything but positive things to say about people. He was never too busy to lend a hand, or to do a favor. I will always remember his "colorful" sewaters and shirts. I will miss his humor, his quick wit, his warm smile, his confidence, and his presence. Ian was a good friend.

Ian was a great man and will be missed by many. I was fortunate to know Ian as a teacher, and also a friend. He had a great way of adding humor to a situation, and I respected him immensely as a person.

Ian is in a better place. My prayers to his family and other loved ones. May God grant you peace!

My heart aches over the news of Ian's death. I was in his Finance class at the University of Pennsylvania. Finance was not my strongest subject but I loved going to class because he made everything fun, even when you didn't understand the material. I recall so many memories of going to his home for extra tutoring and attending his Saturday classes at the County College to get extra help. He was a gifted teacher, a man of honor, and truly a blessing to those who had the priviledge to know...

Dear Linda, Abby, Heather and Betsy,

I had the privilege of knowing Ian through the Bank (we both worked in the SRC department). Without Ian, our department will lose much of its sparkle and energy. Ian was the kind of person who knew everyone and I mean, really knew everyone. He knew if you were married or single and how many children you had and he always inquired after them. He also shared stories of his own family and often, his latest travel adventure. I was always happy...

I was so proud to have worked with Ian. Ian always made me feel special. He was so much more to me than "my Boss", he was truly a good friend. I talked to him about the same things that I talked to my Dad about. I feel so lost coming into work today and not hearing him. It's too quiet. His spirit will live through all of us and we have tons of wonderful Ianisms to share. I love you and I wish your family peace and joy,
jan