Richard Harvey

10/02/1927-04/26/2011
Richard H. Harvey, age 83, passed away April 26, 2011 in Bellingham. He was born October 2, 1927 in Palo Alto, CA to Frank and Margaret Harvey.  Richard served in the U.S. Army from 1945-46. He married Cecilia Lomonte on January 17, 1959 in Palo Alto. Richard was raised in Palo Alto, lived for 20 years in Houston, TX, and retired to Bellingham in 1987.  Richard was a passionate weaver and is known mainly for his scarves. He has been an active member of the Whatcom Weaver’s Guild and has won awards at the Lynden Fair.  He also enjoyed gardening and playing bridge. Richard has been a faithful member of Garden Street United Methodist.   He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Ruth and brothers Paul and Phillip. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Cecilia, daughter Joan (Roy) Blackburn and their sons Kyle and Chris, daughter Julie Harvey, son Mark Harvey, sister Grace Eaton, son-in-heart Paul Eron and many loving friends and relatives.  Memorials may be made to Garden Street United Methodist Elevator Fund. A Celebration of Richard’s life will be held at Garden Street United Methodist on Mon., May 2nd at 2 PM.

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