Council Bluffs, Iowa
Lester W. Harvey, age 88, passed away August 30, 2010, at Jennie Edmundson.
He was born in rural Tryon, Neb., on June 9, 1922, to Harv and Elsie (Malloy) Harvey, and served his country during WWII in the Army Air Corp. He graduated from Nelson High in Nelson, Neb., in 1940 and Georgetown University in 1949, and received his Masters Degree from the University of Nebraska. Lester was an Educator for 37 years in Cordova, Neb., Ashland, Neb., where he served as Principal and Superintendent and the University of Nebraska. He moved to Treynor, Iowa, in 1974, from Lincoln, and became the Regional Media Center Director at Loess Hills Area Ed. Agency for 10 years retiring in 1984. Lester was united in marriage to Mildred M. (Lipps) on November 22, 1951, in Lincoln, Neb. A member of Zion Congregational Church, Elks Lodge #531, and their Scholarship and youth program, American Legion Post 725 and Phi Delta Cappa Fraternity. Lester was a volunteer at Jennie Edmundson for over 20 years and was very active in the Treynor Optimist Club.
Lester is preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Inez Snavely.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred, of Council Bluffs; and three sisters, Esther Meyer, of Superior, Neb., Lynn Surber, of Denver, Colo., and Eilene Heidtke, of Phoenix, Ariz.; nieces and nephews.
Celebration of Lester's Life will be Friday, 11 a.m., at Zion Congregational Church, Treynor. Military rites by American Legion Post 725. A luncheon and fellowship will immediately follow in the church hall. Memorials are suggested to Risen Son Christian Village and Treynor Optimist Club. Interment will take place at a later date in Lincoln, Neb.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
Millie,
On behalf of our entire family, please accept our sympathy in the loss of such a wonderful man and husband. We felt so fortunate to have met him (and you) and will always be appreciative of his thoughtfulness.
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Patricia Wolever & Family
Pat Wolever
September 03, 2010 | Council Bluffs, IA
I'm so sorry for your loss! Les was a truely great man and he will be missed so much! I loved sitting and listening to him, he had so much to share and was such a wonderful person! Millie you will be in my thoughts and prayers! With Love,
Kelly Brockman
September 03, 2010 | Council Bluffs, IA
dearest Millie and family. so sorry to hear of les' death. He was such a help to me when i was er in the elks. He will be missed for all the things that both of you have done for the community. may god bless you and yours, our prayers are with you all.
Dick & Barb Boysen
September 03, 2010 | Council Bluffs, IA
Millie
We were saddened to hear of Les' passing. Both of you have done so much for the Treynor community. The junior golf program was such a boost for many students. Your work with the Treynor Optimists was so appreciated. You supported the athletic program at the school as well.
Many people have been blessed through your work and Les will surely be missed. May God bless you and keep you.
With our sympathy -
Bobbi & Irv Larsen
Bobbi & Irv Larsen
September 03, 2010 | Treynor, IA
Millie,
So sorry to read of Les' passing. I enjoyed service with him at Oprimist and just having him as a friend. God Bless.
Fritz
Fritz Holst
September 02, 2010 | Chandler, AZ
Millie, Mike and I are so very sorry to hear of Les's passing. We have the fondest memories of our years at TRA and of all the hours you spent with the youth program. A lot of young golfers are better people because of you and Les. God bless you and peace to Les. Our thought and prayers include you both.
Mike & Linda Messerli
September 02, 2010 | Bella Vista, AR
Dear Millie,
Our blessings are with you. We are so sorry. It is difficult to know what to say to try to ease the pain and burden of your heart. Know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of fellow Zion members. It was always a pleasure to visit with you and Les at church. We continue to send you peace.
Larry and Pat Gerdes
September 02, 2010
Millie: Sorry to hear of Les's passing, I have great memories of the both of you and the hard work you contributed for the junior golf program at TRA.
Stacy Blum
September 02, 2010 | Council Bluffs, IA
Millie,
I am sad to hear of Les's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My golf game was developed and enhanced because of Les's advise and instruction from the junior golf days at TRA. I also remember his speech at my Eagle Scout Court of Honor, my mom still has the plaque that you both gave me to commemorate that achievement hanging on her wall. Les will be missed. God Bless.
Chris Blum
September 02, 2010 | Cincinnati, OH