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Harvey Otto Wells

Birth	:	20 Feb 1903 Newman, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	3 Dec 1976 Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA
Burial	:	All Saints Churchyard, Foston, Ryedale District, England
Coordinate	:	54.0775719, -0.9331510
Plot	:	1117, Row 2 (South Flats Section)
Description	:	H/O Esther Rosa Giddings Wells,m 30 Sep 1926 NOTE: Front Range Journal serving Idaho Springs and Clear Creek County, Thursday, December 9, 1976 "Harvey Wells, Long Time Citizen Dies: Idaho Ssprings lost one of its outstanding and altruistic citizens with the passing of Mr. Harvey O. Wells, who with his wife, Rosa, operated the Wells Curio and Gift Shop at 2745 Colorado Blvd. "Harvey was born February 20, 1903 at Newman, Kansas, a small community near Topeka, and passed away in Lutheran Hospital, December 3, 1976. Harvey was 73 years, 9 months and 13 days old... Read More	H/O Esther Rosa Giddings Wells,m 30 Sep 1926 NOTE: Front Range Journal serving Idaho Springs and Clear Creek County, Thursday, December 9, 1976 "Harvey Wells, Long Time Citizen Dies: Idaho Ssprings lost one of its outstanding and altruistic citizens with the passing of Mr. Harvey O. Wells, who with his wife, Rosa, operated the Wells Curio and Gift Shop at 2745 Colorado Blvd. "Harvey was born February 20, 1903 at Newman, Kansas, a small community near Topeka, and passed away in Lutheran Hospital, December 3, 1976. Harvey was 73 years, 9 months and 13 days old at the time of his death. "His father passed away just 13 days before Harvey's demise, while his mother died in 1966. "He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, Rosa, daughters, Mariette Benham and husband; Delilah and husband James Walburg; sons, Stanley and wife; Albert and wife Georgia, twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, many close relatives and a host of friends. "Harvey spent the first 16 years of his life as a farm boy near Topeka, Kansas. When he was 16, he left home and went to North Platte, Nebraska, where he worked as a News Butch on the crack Union Pacific passenger trains for a few years. Later he operated the gift shop in the Union Pacifi Depot at North Platte. From that time one, Harvey was always-engaged as a businessman. "Harvey met and married his sweetheart, Rosa Giddings, September 30, 1926. Their golden wedding was celebrated this year, September 30, with 65 relatives and family attending. "Thirty years ago in 1946 Harvey and Rosa brought their family here for keeps. They bought their present curio and gift shop, which they operated up to the present. Their customers ranged from all over the USA, and many in foreign countries. "Harvey and Rosa were outstanding in their civic and social activities. Neither worked for monetary gains. Harvey was always interested in the youth of Idaho Springs. He worked with Boy Scout Troop #299, being Scoutmaster a number of years. His pall bearers were once boys of his scout troop. "Harvey was member of Zion Lutheran Church for thirty years, serving as secretary for 24 years. His funeral services were held in his church. "Harvey was an active member of the Idaho Springs Volunteer Fire Dept. for 21 years, always giving a helping hand at a fire and never leaving the scene until all equipment was secured and put away and the Chief gave an all clear. "Harvey's most outstanding service was in the Park Dept. where he was chairman for many years. To begin with, our Courtney Riley Cooper Park was a waste land-undeveloped. Now it is the most popular picnic area for our summer visitors along the westbound highway. Green grass, water, restrooms, picnic tables, tennis courts and play-ground equipment, most was of Harvey's planning and work. "Harvey was an outstanding member of the Masonic Fraternity. He was honored by being created a York Cross of Honor man, which is equal to the 33rd degree honor in the Scottish Rite. He was Worshipful Master of Idaho Springs Masonic Lodge in 1958, then serving as the principal officer of the Royal Arch Masons, Tyrian Council of R&SM Crusader Commandry of Knights Templar, also a member of Rocky Mountain Consitory No. 2 of the Scottis Rite Masons. "He and Rosa both served as Worthy Matron and Patron of the Order of Eastern Star. Both were on the Advisory Board of Rainbow Girls and Harvey on the board for De Molay. "In whatever board or committee he served, Harvey was a working member rather than just honorary."

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Where is Harvey Otto Wells's memorial?
Harvey Otto Wells's memorial is located at: All Saints Churchyard, Foston, Ryedale District, England.
When did Harvey Otto Wells death?
Harvey Otto Wells death on 3 Dec 1976 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Harvey Otto Wells's memorial?
Latitude: 54.0775719
Longitude: -0.9331510

Family Members:

Spouse

Esther Rosa Giddings Wells

(1909 - 1989)

Children

Rosa Marcette Wells Benham

(1927 - 2001)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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