Edward Lindsey Harvey 1960 - 2021
Springfield , IL—Edward Harvey, age 60, passed away on February 23, 2021.
Edward was born November 25, 1960 in Springfield, IL to Eugene E. Harvey and Agnes Laverne Harvey. He married Jana Harvey on June 24, 1988 in Springfield, IL.
Ed graduated from Griffin High School in 1978. He attended SIU Carbondale and later graduated from UIS with a degree in Computer Science.
He worked for the State of Illinois for many years and retired as a Senior Public Service Administrator in 2016.
Ed had too many talents to list, but he was an artist, a carpenter, and a gardener. He shared his many talents with his family and friends. He loved nature from a very young age. Ed never tired of walks in the woods with his dog, Clarence. His tomato plants were legendary. His greatest talent was being a Dad and his kids were the joy of his life. Ed's artistic talent is displayed all over our home, from paintings to beautiful woodworking. If his children were interested in something, he became an expert. He built an amazing guitar for his son and remodeled an old home for his daughter. There are countless ways that he cared for his wife and children. His loss is immeasurable, but we promise to go to the basement when there is a storm.
Ed was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his wife, Jana Harvey; daughter, Rachael Lindsey Harvey; son, Daniel Butler Harvey; his mother, Agnes Laverne Harvey; brothers, David Harvey (Janice) and Timothy Harvey (Polly); sisters, Kathy Lutz (Warren), Lisa Harvey, and Karen Shea (Steve); brother-in-law, Lyle Butler (Karen); and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation will be provided by Butler Cremation Tribute Center and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
The family is being served by Butler Funeral Home—Springfield, 900 S. Sixth St., Springfield.
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Published by The State Journal-Register from Mar. 2 to Mar. 4, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Harvey

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Michael Stannard

February 25, 2024

It doesn´t seem like it´s been three years since we lost Ed. We still have 50 plus years of Friendship and Memories. May His Soul Rest in Peace. May the Perpetual Light, through the Mercy of God shine upon him.

Kevin Womack

March 5, 2022

Jana and family,
You have my deepest condolences on the passing of Ed. I worked with him at DPH and would later run into him at various agency meetings on HIPPA projects. He was a great co-worker and friend. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.

Bob Engel, Jacksonville, Florida

March 10, 2021

To Jana and family---
My sincerest condolences on the loss of Ed. He was such a great guy and I always enjoyed working with him at Public Health. He was taken way too early.
May God bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult time.

Take care.

Michael Stannard

March 9, 2021

Jana, Rachel, Daniel and Harvey Family,

I am stunned and saddened at Ed's passing. I will pray for the repose of his soul and for all of the souls of the faithfully departed. May the Perpetual Light shine upon him through the Mercy of God. May God's Love and Comfort support you through this very difficult time. Hold on to all of the great memories of Ed. His friends certainly will and he had lots of friends.

Sincerely,

Michael Stannard

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March 3, 2021

My deepest sympathies to all of Ed's family. So many fond memories of growing up together. So glad we got a chance to catch up last summer. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Steve Coady

March 3, 2021

Jana and family

I am sorry for your loss. I went to Griffin with Ed and was fortunate enough to see him throughout the years since. A GREAT guy, gone to soon.
You all are in my prayers.

Steve Coady

C J Saladino

March 3, 2021

My sincere condolences to Ed’s family. You are in my prayers. I went to CTK and Griffin with Ed and fondly remember him as being one of the nicest people you could hope to be around.

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