Thomas G. "Tom" Harvey

1916 - 2005

BORN

1916

DIED

2005

Thomas Harvey Obituary

Thomas G. "Tom" Harvey passed away Dec. 18, 2005.

Tom was born Aug. 15, 1916, in Redfield, S.D., and was one of 10 children born to Amanda (Giese) Harvey and Edwin "Ed" Harvey. The family lived for many years in Watertown, S.D., at First Avenue SE and Third Street, which is now the site of a Roman Catholic Church. Tom graduated from Watertown High School in 1934 and moved to Los Angeles in 1939. He worked at Pacific Gear Works and lived in Huntington Park, South Gate and Downey.

Tom became associated with Hal Watkins Chevrolet in sales and management positions at various locations. He moved to Camarillo in 1968 and worked at Hal Watkins Chevrolet in Oxnard until retirement in 1985.

Tom married Maxine (Butler) Harvey in 1973. Maxine, also from Watertown, S.D., died July 6, 1996. Maxine and Tom were active members of the American Clipper Owners Club. Tom was a member of the Chevrolet Legion of Leaders honorary sales club for 24 years and had 16 years of perfect attendance in the Camarillo Noontime Rotary Club.

He is survived by his son, Tom Jr. of Palm Springs; sisters, Doris Hass of Michigan and Vidy Makepeace of Watertown, S.D.; Maxine's daughter, Carol Cole, and her husband, Lee, of Green Valley, Ariz.; and Maxine's son, Larry Mitchell, who moved to Camarillo from Glendale to keep everything in order at Pinehurst Place after Maxine's death.

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Published by Ventura County Star from Dec. 20 to Dec. 23, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Harvey

11 Entries

Cherryl (Shari Babe) Lyons

December 29, 2005

My Uncle Tom!!! He was the greatest Uncle, friend, basketball player, etc. Our Roberts Family called him "Twinkle Toes". He gave us so much love and laughter over all the years. I have a picture of us when I was 4 yrs old in my ice skates in Westwood Village and he was holding me up and laughing. I will miss his laugh, his smile and always calling me His Little Shari Babe. You are up there now with my Mom & Dad, Don & Marian, my cousin Clarice and Maxine. Love you so much Tom and missed seeing you all these last years! Thank goodness I took time to visit you at the Motor Home place where you last worked.

Wait for us and we'll have a game!

Love,

Cherryl Roberts Lyons

Don J. Roberts, Jr.

Dan W. Lyons

Louise Schneider

December 27, 2005

Tom and Maxine came into my life when I became his granddaughters' step-mom. His warm and loving heart made a place for my sons as well. My youngest son, Garrett, spent many days with Tom and he was truly a grandfather to him. We will love and honor always.

George Carlson

December 26, 2005

I met Tom many years ago when he worked for Hal Watkins Chevrolet in Oxnard. I was the Chevrolet Field Service Representative and saw him numerous times both at the dealership and at Chevrolet functions,including the prestigious Legion of Leaders Sales Club, of which he was very proud to be a long standing member.

I always felt that he was a great credit to his profession. I last saw Tom a few years ago, and while he was not in the best of health, he still had that wonderful smile and friendliness that was obviously part of his nature.

George Carlson

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Ned and Edie Carter

December 24, 2005

We enjoyed working with Tom at Hal Watkins Chevolet.

Kelli Regan

December 22, 2005

I love you, Bahpop! I will always be your Miss America.

Keith Hill

December 21, 2005

Tom was one great guy and very helpful.

May he rest in peace.

Katy Liddell

December 21, 2005

I only met Tom a couple of times, but he was always open, friendly, and a true gentleman. I was always glad that Maxine found him!

Carol Cole

December 21, 2005

Tom, I will miss you so much! You have been such an important part of my family and were the only grandfather my children knew. We could always count on you, lean on you, ask you for advice, and get one of those great big hugs whenever we wanted. You actually kept track of when you were low on hugs. Even when you were in your final days on this earth, you kept your wonderful sense of humor. I don't think anybody has ever heard you complain about anything or anybody. You were a very special man and will leave a big void in many lives. I called you my dad and you called me your youngest and prettiest daughter. There was no competition, but I loved it anyway. I know Heaven is happy to have you. You're the best, and I got to say it last!

Arnold Riffel

December 21, 2005

Tom was my neighbor for a few years always had a smile and a great sence of humor.

May he be in peace

Jim Jevens

December 20, 2005

Tom and Maxine welcomed us to Camarillo in 1977. Over the years we bought two cars from Hal watkins thanks to tom's help. Both were great friends-rest in Peace Tom

Carol Parke

December 20, 2005

My sympathy to the family of Tom and Maxine. They were both special giving people. Love In Christ, Carol Parke

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