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Jo Ann Harvey

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Jo Harvey Obituary

Harvey, Jo Ann
Jo Ann Harvey, 75, of Phoenix, went to be with the Lord, Aug 20, 2010, with her nephew, David, at her side. Preceded in death by her father, Gordon, and brother, Donald. Born in Oklahoma but lived as an Arizonan, where she retired from Paradise Valley School District. She was able to spend her final days at home, with Elvia's assistance. Jo Ann was a loving sister-in-law to Laura, and a loving aunt to Pamela, David, Ed and Barb, great-aunt to Danielle, Angela, Camille Fraker, Alex, Joy and James Maselli and great-great-aunt to Valerie, Nathan and Michael. She will be remembered for her love of cats, music, laughter, and independence by numerous cousins and friends. Services to be held 10 a.m. Friday Aug 27th @ Carr-Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282, phone-480-967-2104.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 26, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Jo Harvey

28 Entries

September 25, 2010

She will be remembered for her, grand smile and everyday determination, kindness, and unbounded knowledge of Music and Cultures around the world etc.
Her great sense of humor and caring and giving nature.
She is missed much as she was loved, Greatly, much as Father and Brother.
We were all blessed for having known you.
THANK YOU
GOD BLESS YOU

September 22, 2010

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

David Johnson

September 17, 2010

I remember Paradise Valley High in the middle 1960s as being a sub-standard physical campus with an outstanding and motivated young faculty. Miss Harvey was one of its stars. She taught English with a smile on her face, and extended my twenty minute attention span to 55 minutes every day I was in her class. I sat in the front row immediately in front of her desk, but I know her warmth radiated to every seat in that classroom. We were blessed to have her as a teacher, and she was blessed to choose a profession that enabled her to have a sustaining impact on so many lives.

Carol Gibson

September 6, 2010

Jo Ann was department chair when I first started teaching at PVHS and then at Shadow Mountain. I will always remember her advice to be gentle in grading essay papers. She called it a compliment sandwich: slip a suggestion in between two positive comments about the writing. Great advice from a wonderful teacher and friend.

September 5, 2010

You remain in our hearts and thoughts as we continue on our daily paths. We love and miss you, but find comfort in the thought of you going on to a better place where your Dad and Brother have gone before you.

Bonnie Holaday

August 31, 2010

Ms. Harvey was one of my favorite teachers at PVHS. She was my instructor for Senior English. I still remember her sitting in front of the class reading poetry to us. I also remember her creative assignments that helped us all to become better writers. It was clear that she loved teaching and she cared about her students. My condolences to her family.

Jean Stevens

August 31, 2010

Ms. Harvey, my senior English teacher, was a great role model for how to teach with dignity and grace. She raised the bar on the expectations of what 17 & 18 years could learn. I hope I did half the job she did in my many years in the classroom in TX and TN.

Linda Fraizer Wilder

August 29, 2010

Ms. Harvey was without a doubt the best English teacher I had in my years at PVHS 61-65. She was a very special Lady. My prayers are with you at this very trying time. God Bless You.

August 29, 2010

I remember Jo Ann Harvey as the best teacher I ever had. She was my senior English teacher in 1966 at Paradise Valley High School. I later wsorked with her at Horizon High School, she was in the Library and I was in the bookstore. She was a great lady.

Eileen (Beaulieu) Willhite

Russ Beaulieu

August 29, 2010

My sister graduted from PVHS in 1966, my freahmann year. She told me to be sure to take Ms. Harvey's senior english class for which I will always be thankful I did. Ms. Harvey allowed me and my classmates the freedom to explore and dare dream of what we could accomplish in our futures, for this I am grateful. She will be missed by all those she touched in her special way. My condolances to her family and my prayers to her. PVHS 69

David Campbell

August 29, 2010

My deepest sympathies to Ms. Harvey's family. Jo Ann was my teacher for senior English at PVHS (1968-69) and was probably the one who most influenced my writing, giving me the best critiques and encouragements. I'm sure she was one of the primary reasons I had the inclination to pursue journalism midway though college. She was surely one of my best, and best remembered, teachers. I also remember she never shied away from letting the class discuss a wide range of ideas, controversial and otherwise. I know my father, who served on the school board for many years, thought very highly of her.

Georgene Troseth (Klasek)

August 28, 2010

Ms. Harvey was my English teacher at PVHS. I think she made each of her students feel noticed and heard and cared for.

August 28, 2010

I graduated from PVHS in 1968 and will always remember Miss Harvey as a very kind and understanding teacher. She would make you feel like you could accomplish anything you wanted in life. She herself had physical challenges and she didn't let that get in her way. She was the one who practiced what she preached. She was a very good English teacher and I will always be inspired by her. May the family find comfort in knowing that many people loved and will miss her.....Sincerely, Janie Booth Shimek

August 28, 2010

My sympathies to Ms Harvey's family and friends. Ms Harvey was a fabulous teacher; she influenced my writing and literature understanding in very profound ways. I have often spoken of her to others over these decades. She was simply the best! May she now rest in the peace of the ages. MaryAnne Gaudio Balzer, PVHS Class of 1969

Guy Parish

August 28, 2010

I am a graduate of Paradise Valley High School, class of '65. Jo Ann Harvey was absolutely my favorite teacher during high school and one of the five best teachers of my entire education. I attribute much of what I know about writing and my lifelong love of reading to her. I still have a vivid mental picture of Ms. Harvey reading to us in class, eyes brimming with tears, voice cracking with emotion. I remember her beautiful, soft laugh. She was a great person. Condolences to her family.

KAREN RIGGLE-SLAK

August 28, 2010

Her gentleness, her smiles, her passion for teaching and the love she shared with her students, will always be remembered.
PVHS ,65-69

Frederick Bork

August 28, 2010

I had Jo Ann Harvey as one of my English teachers. I believe it was English 9/10. She was one of only a few educators of that time to give meaningful direction to my life and, as such, she turned out to be one of my top 5 favorite teachers at PVHS (65-69). I will always think of here with respect and fond memories.

Barbara Elford Snyder

August 28, 2010

I have fond memories of Ms. Harvey as my English teacher at Paradise Valley HS and found her an inspiration as a person.
She left a positive impact on the many lives she touched. ~ PVHS 1965

Leonard Wood

August 28, 2010

I graduated from PVHS in 1965 and Ms. Harvey was one of my English teachers. I fondly remember her as very encouraging. I was never a good student, but she managed to bring more out of me and actually made me enjoy reading the classics. I will never forget her. May God bless and comfort you in your loss.

Craig Anderson

August 28, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the family during this difficult time. Jo Ann and I started teaching together in 1960 at Paradise Valley High School. Lots of great memories. Jo Ann will be in my prayers.
Craig Anderson

Gary Paul

August 27, 2010

Jo Ann was a colleague of mine at Horizon High School. From 1985-1990 we coached the school's Academic Decathlon team. As a young teacher I learned so much from her. I was saddened to hear of her passing- my prayers and thoughts are with her family and friends. She has left a legacy.

Keith Jennings

August 26, 2010

Ms. Harvey will be missed by al those she touched. She was the best English teacher I ever encountered. Much of my career has been spent writing, a love that she taught me in her class, AP English at Shadow Mountain High School. My thoughts are with her at this time.

Ina Springer Scovel

August 26, 2010

My condolences to all the family.
I was honored to be taught by Ms Harvey and was fortunate enough to spend some time with her a couple of years ago. She was a great lady and I treasure my memories of her.

Lou Sweeney

August 26, 2010

Our prayers are with the family. May the Lord Bless and give you Comfort.

August 26, 2010

Deepest sympathy and condolences to the family, Mrs Harvey was one of my teachers at PVHS and I was her student aide for 4 years. she was an amazing lady, and one of the few teacher who actually inspire students to dream and reah beyond the normal school system. Her shining smile upbeat attitude made any day better for everyone around her, and despite having physical issues of her own, never let on that any day was less than the best. Her spirit will be missed by many whose life she has touched.
Brian Vetter

Joyce Gilley

August 26, 2010

Deepest sympathy to the family of Ms. Harvey. She taught me in high school. May your precious memories bring you comfort during your time of sorrow.

From the Staff of Carr-Tenney Mortuary

August 26, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

August 24, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jim and Val Harvey, Mark and Martha

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