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Harvey Weaver Obituary
Harvey was a 1946 graduate of Delphi High School, in Ind. He got his first experience teaching between high school and college as an Army Signal Corps Morse Code Instructor. After coming home from Korea, he decided to go into teaching, following in his three brothers' footsteps. Harvey earned his Bachelor of Education Degree and Master's at Western Michigan University. While there he played football, track and basketball. Harvey was a teacher and coach in Dowagiac for four years. He finished his teaching and coaching career in Hart after 35 years. He also ran the summer Youth Recreation Program with baseball, archery, tennis and swimming programs.
Harvey volunteered for 15 years as the Oceana Red Cross Chapter Swimming Program Director. He also served as athletic director. Harvey officiated track and field and cross country for 55 years. He was inducted in the Michigan High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2009.
Harvey and his wife, Patricia, managed the Lake Michigan United Methodist Camp for 45 years in Pentwater.
On Sept. 15, 1951, Harvey married Patricia Stonebraker, and she survives him along with their children, son, Douglas (Sally) Weaver; daughter, Dawn (Mike) Seibert and daughter, Deanna (Thad) Helmlinger; grandchildren, Whitney McMurray, Douglas Weaver, Allison Stanick, Rachel Stanick, Stephanie Laird, Daniel Hutchinson, Matthew Seibert, Samantha Slagh, Taylor Dickert, Thea Kindinger, Tyler Kindinger, and Melissa Kindinger; great-grandchildren, Rory McMurray, Emily Laird, Luke Laird, Penny Dickert, T. Andrew Kindinger and Addison Kindinger; brother, Joseph Weaver; and sister, Gladys Galbreth.
Harvey was preceded in death by his daughter, Darcy Slagh; brothers, Mainord Weaver and Elmer Weaver; sisters, Mildred Medley, Viola Weaver, Helen Schilling, Hazel Jones (Harvey's twin sister), Esther Weaver and Marilyn Weaver.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 at Hart United Methodist Church, 308 S. State St., Hart with Reverend Dr. Steven R. Young officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 4, 2022at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, and Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church. Harvey Weaver's funeral service will be available on the Hart United Methodist Church's Facebook page Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in Memory of Darcy (Weaver) Slagh, who lost her battle to breast cancer in 2000, at the age of 40.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
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Rod Moon
August 2, 2023
He was a great person I will always remember him as a good friend
william randall
March 4, 2022
All be it that it has been decades since I last saw Mr. Weaver I still remember him fondly. I recall the countless number of hours that I spent at the Power Station Pond taking summer swimming lessons. I contribute me eventually becoming a Water Safety Instructor from that time that I was able to spend taking those lessons as a child. May Mr. Weaver rest in peace and may his family gain strength in knowing that he was a good man.
Terry Euper
March 2, 2022
We praise God for Harvey (& Pat) as they served 45 years in faithful service at the Lake Michigan UM Camp. Our sympathy in his death to Pat and the family. May God comfort surround you in these days ahead. In Christ, Rev. Terry & Jackie Euper
Bill and Cathy Amundsen
March 1, 2022
Harvey and Pat Weaver essentially made Pentwater UM Camp. During all the years we were there leading camps, they were helpers for campers and staff alike. Someone has said that they poured their lives into helping young persons have wonderful God experiences and trusting experiences. All our lives have been enriched for having known and camped under their tutelage. Blessings on Pat and the rest of their family in the weeks and months ahead.
Lana Jacobs
February 15, 2022
Just reading that Mr. Weaver has passed. So sorry to hear that! He was a great teacher. My condolences to Doug and all the family
Catherine Walker
February 7, 2022
One of my favorite people from my childhood. There at the old Hart swimming hole I learned to swim through his summer swimming program and later became an instructor for the beginner's program. I learned my life saving skills there and actually saved a young woman drowning past the drop off at the dunes. I'll never forget Mr. Weaver. Condolences to all of his family.
Judy Coffey
February 7, 2022
Judy Coffey
Harvey so cared about kids and youth - his whole life's work centered around offering opportunities in a variety of ways to make a difference for all young people. I had the privilege of sharing in eleven camping seasons at Lake Michigan UM Camp with lots of kids and a host of wonderful adults. We all loved the Weaver Family and so appreciated their caring work for kids. Grateful for the opportunity; thankful to God for the difference camping made in the lives of those who shared in those wonderful camping weeks. "Well done, good and faithful servant."
Jane Schaner Burcon
February 7, 2022
One of the joys of my life was the three summers I lived with the Weaver family and worked as a lifeguard at the Lake Michigan camp. Cherished memories.
Mr. Weaver, as one teacher to another,
thank you for helping me with that Algebra test!
Marilyn Jones
February 6, 2022
Harney was a great man & loving family man. Cherish your memories. You now have a great angel watching over your whole family. God bless you all.
Lindsey Fuller
February 5, 2022
I was a camper at the Lake Michigan United Methodist Camp for 5 years. Harvey and his family were as much a part of that Camp as anybody
A matter of fact I would say (for me) with out Harvey and his family it wouldn't have been the same experience. I looked forward to not just seeing all my friends each summer, but we all talked about looking forward to seeing Harvey & family. To this day I still have fond memories of the giant cinnamon rolls for Saturday breakfast. His love for that Camp and all the kids that came through there each summer, you could tell he loved & cared for all of it. A good friend if mine would always go around on the last day of camp and give everyone big bear hugs and I mean everybody. He always would go up to their home and give Harvey 1 of his big bear hugs as well (he never missed out giving him a hug before we left). May you rest in peace Harvey & when you see him in heaven he'll find you and give you a bear hug from all of us campers. Much love to a former camper.
Amy Fuller
February 4, 2022
This sunset was taken at Lake MI Camp (No Filter) I want to thank Harvey for his influence on kids. You and your family were a big part of my life for over 30+ years.
Harvey always new the weather coming or going over those dunes. If you wanted to spend a night sleeping on the dunes, Harvey could tell you how safe it would be.
Prayers for the family as they remember him. As we say at Camp "See ya later"
Welcome to Heaven Harvey Weaver. God has been waiting for you.
Joella Viterna Riggs
February 4, 2022
This man's life and teachings will influence generations to come. He certainly helped influence mine even after I was no longer a student. My condolences to Harvey's family. He is still MR. Weaver to me after all these years.
Kevin hodges
February 4, 2022
So sorry for your loss Doug and family. Your Dad was one of a kind. Many great memories living on the same st.
Gary Rickard
February 4, 2022
Coach Weaver was a big part of my High School education and athletic career. He taught Science and coached Football, Basketball, and Track and that helped me with a college scholarship to teach and coach. I admired him for what he stood for and how much he meant to the City of Hart.
Courtney Barnes
February 4, 2022
I’m so sorry for your loss! What an amazing guy ❤
Willi Mills
February 4, 2022
Thank you so much for running our Family Camp for us, you were instrumental in giving our family the best memories of our lives. Rest in pease.
Ruth Watkins
February 4, 2022
Harvey contributed so much to the Hart school and the entire community. He will be missed. My sympathy to all of the family.
Cindy Leonard
February 3, 2022
Dear Weaver family,
It was a pleasure and an honor to be a part of several joyful occasions with your family while working with with Russ Miller. Mr. Weaver was a true patriarch, a kind man who truly loved his family, and he was very proud of each one of you.
My sincere condolences,
Cindy Leonard
Craig & Lorna Sisson
February 2, 2022
Harvey was always pleasant and fair to work with as manager of Lake Michigan Camp. He was a Godly man of integrity.
Michael Stonebraker
February 2, 2022
Harvey helped spur on my love for aviation. I loved our conversations on the subject.
Connie Corbin Caruso
February 2, 2022
My memories go back to knowing Mr. Weaver when I was in high school. Then when I moved back to Hart, we were then neighbors. Prayers to Pat and family..he was a good man.
Mark R. Parrish
February 2, 2022
To the Family of Mr. Harvey M. Weaver,
The membership of American Legion Post #234 in Hart, Michigan, would like to share our deepest sympathy with your family on your loss. Mr. Weaver’s service to our country makes him a hero as far as we’re concerned and certainly you’re very proud of him, too. We want you to know that his brothers and sisters in arms now share in your grief.
Warmest Regards and God bless you all.
Mark R. Parrish, Commander
Jerianne (Hallack) Block
February 2, 2022
Mr. Weaver taught me algebra and science at HHS in the 1960's. He was also there at Hart's swimming hole, teaching me to dive by holding my feet on the dock so I wouldn't jump feet-first instead of head-first like I was supposed to! And years later I would always see him at the cross-country meets when my children ran for Shelby High School. I always admired how young he always looked, even though he must have been in his eighties by then. My condolences to all the family.
Kay Rizzotto
February 1, 2022
May God’s Angels watch over you all, and bring you comfort. Harvey will be missed.
Cheri Michael
February 1, 2022
Harvey was simply a icon in Hart. Papa Bear.
A well deserved moment of silence was held in his honor tonight at the Hart Gym.
This man can't be replaced .We can picture the greeting in Heaven between him and our dad , the Rev Vernon Michael .Harve and Vern enjoyed a long and joyful relationship doing God's work at the Pentwater Methodist Camp. Our whole family has glorious memories of Camp and the Weavers.
Blessings to Pat and the whole Weaver Gang. We love you, Gary,Cheri and Family
Eric Brown
February 1, 2022
Having been involved at lake Michigan Camp, I'm very thankful for him and the family's service and dedication. I can still hear that booming voice.
Jay Graham
February 1, 2022
Dear Weaver Family what a great man and service leader to the community. We are very proud to have known him. God Bless!
Alan Mast
February 1, 2022
I'll never forget playing basketball for Mr. Weaver......he would always say, " Give the ball to Awll (he had trouble with Al), BUT AWLL----DON'T SHOOT!!!!
What a great guy!!!! So sorry for your loss!!!!
Al Mast
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