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Harvey Gerdts Obituary
January 10, 2020 - January 2, 2025
Fort Worth, Texas - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Harvey Jennison, who left us too soon on January 2. He brought boundless joy and laughter into our lives with his inquisitive nature, love of art and puzzles, and compassion for all. His smile, always accompanied by a twinkle in his eye, was a reflection of his vibrant, infectious happiness. He cherished his family and embraced his role as a big brother and oldest cousin. Though Harv's time with us was too brief, the love and memories we shared will forever remain in our hearts.
Harvey is survived by his parents, Hillary and Ben; sister, Eleanor; grandparents, Steve and Adrienne Relyea, Walle Adams-Gerdts, and Doug Gerdts; aunts, Madeline Relyea, Allison (Jacob) Dumas, Madison (Danielle) Adams; and cousins Brooks Dumas, Jack Dumas, and Dreux Adams; and a loving extended family.
A Memorial service for Harvey will be held at 1 pm Saturday, January 11, at First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth, 1000 Penn Street.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating a puzzle to your local library or supporting the American Heart Association (www.heart.org).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Juliana Hoffmann
January 14, 2025
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers go out to your family. I am neighborhood member on Clary Lake.
Deb D
January 14, 2025
Your family is in my prayers as you navigate this unimaginable loss.
Deb
Ted Griffith
January 13, 2025
Please accept my deepest condolences. Harvey´s grandfather, Doug, is a good friend and we´re praying for all of you. Again, I´m so very sorry.
Lyle and Terry Dykstra
January 11, 2025
Our hearts ache for all of you in the loss of Harvey. (Doug was our compassionate friend and pastor) May you find comfort in the love you shared with your beautiful little boy. May God's love for you be a strength in our finite journey in this world. Know that our arms are wrapped around you.
Tracy Keenan
January 11, 2025
My heart aches with you. I am a colleague of sweet Harvey's grandfather, Doug Gerdts, and add my fervent prayers to all the others for peace and courage.
George and Mae Hall
January 10, 2025
Mae and I share our prayers and fond memories of working with you in the church. Your Faith and God's Grace will give you uncommon strength as you face this challenge.
Stacey Selman
January 10, 2025
We never had the privilege of meeting Harvey in person, but our grandson, Henry, talked about the fun and adventures he and his best friend, Harvey, had at school. Harvey’’s light has left an indelible mark of love and kindness in this world. While we cannot fathom what you are going through, we are praying for the Creator’s love and strength for your family in this difficult time.
Weber
January 9, 2025
While never meeting Harv, several stories were shared by his proud grandma WALLe. He looks so sparkly and cute in the posted photo and my heart is in my throat thinking about his sudden, untimely demise at such a young age and my condolences are extended to all his family. Grief is unbelievably deep and my wishes to all with prayers, healing, faith, loving-kindness and support in every way imaginable. May he find peace and comfort in his afterlife and bring fond memories to all who knew him on earth. I pledge a donation to the American Heart Association and will plant a tree in his honor.
Chris Grover
January 9, 2025
As a team member to Doug at Breakwater, I will be making a donation to the American Heart Association: prayers and peace to all the family.
Jennifer Ramarui
January 9, 2025
We are so very sorry to hear this news and are keeping your family in our thoughts. Love, Jen, Dante, Kia and David Ramarui.
Stephanie Joyce
January 9, 2025
We are devastated by the loss of sweet Harvey. Harvey's family has designed a sticker to place on puzzles that friends and loved ones are donating to their communities. We hope that it helps spread Harvey's love for puzzles in the wake of this tragic time.
Dean Farris
January 9, 2025
Gerdts family, I can´t begin to imagine the grief and sense of loss you´re experiencing at this time. Please know you´re being thought of and prayed for.
BARBARA A GRAHAM
January 8, 2025
Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
June Canty
January 8, 2025
We never had the chance to meet Harv, but heard about him from his proud Grandpa Doug. We hope that happy memories of your time with such a sweet boy will help you through these terrible times. You are in our thoughts. Love, June and Steve
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