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Irvin Andrew Harvey

Birth	:	21 Feb 1921 Marion County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Nov 2011 Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Breckenridge Cemetery, Harvey, Marion County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3024000, -92.9944000
Description	:	Irvin passed away Monday morning at his home in Oskaloosa. He was 90 years, 8 months and 21 days of age. Irvin Andrew Harvey, son of Ward G. and Della Beaver Harvey, was born on February 21, 1921 on the family farm in Marion County, Iowa, Irvin started his education in a one room school house in Marion County and went on to graduate from Iowa State University in 1942. And later he returned to teach in the Ag Studies program. He served in the Army Air Force, where he tought young men to read, write, and use... Read More	Irvin passed away Monday morning at his home in Oskaloosa. He was 90 years, 8 months and 21 days of age. Irvin Andrew Harvey, son of Ward G. and Della Beaver Harvey, was born on February 21, 1921 on the family farm in Marion County, Iowa, Irvin started his education in a one room school house in Marion County and went on to graduate from Iowa State University in 1942. And later he returned to teach in the Ag Studies program. He served in the Army Air Force, where he tought young men to read, write, and use the airplane's auto pilot system. He married Mildred Cox December 12, 1945. For over 50 years, Irvin and Mildred worked together as a team, raising their two children and operating the farm. Mildred passed away January 8, 1997. Irvin was a successful Mahaska County farmer for many years and served as Farm Service President as well as Farm Bureau Vice President. Irvin was widely regarded as an innovator and often was the first to try new techniques in the field. Irvin received the Wallace Farmer Master Farmer Award twice and helped to train many Japanese men in the art of successful hog production. Later, Irvin and his wife Mildred traveled to Japan to see his influence in their hog operations. As a lifelong member of the Central United Methodist Church he had the pleasure of serving on the board, several committees and teaching an adult Sunday school class. Even after Irvin was unable to travel to church every Sunday, he faithfully listened to the broadcasted service on the radio. Irvin was fortunate to find love for a second time; he married Laura Knowles October 25, 1997 and enjoyed 9 years of companionship until her death in January 2006. They relished traveling in their fifth wheel camper, and visiting family and friends throughout the country. Irvin was the cement that held his family together and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Irvin is survived by his sister, Mary Loreen Damhof of Wilmer, MN; his children and their spouses: Stephan and Sandra Harvey of Des Moines, IA; and Joan Mallory of Oskaloosa, IA; seven grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Irvin was preceded in death by both of his wives, Mildred harvey and Laura Knowles-Harvey; and his brother, Robert Harvey. Memorial Service 11 am, Thursday morning, November 17, 2011 at Central United Methodist Church with Rev. Tom Boomershine officiating. Visitation will begin at 10 am Thursday morning, November 17, 2011 at Central United Methodist Church prior to the memorial service. Interment: Cremation will follow the service and private burial will be at a later date at Breckenridge Cemetery in Marion County. Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley Woods Methodist Church Camp, Iowa Hospice, or Central United Methodist Church.

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Where is Irvin Andrew Harvey's memorial?
Irvin Andrew Harvey's memorial is located at: Breckenridge Cemetery, Harvey, Marion County, USA.
When did Irvin Andrew Harvey death?
Irvin Andrew Harvey death on 14 Nov 2011 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Irvin Andrew Harvey's memorial?
Latitude: 41.3024000
Longitude: -92.9944000

Family Members:

Parent

Ward Goodspeed Harvey

(1893 - 1977)

Della Louise Beaver Harvey

(1901 - 1970)

Spouse

Mildred Rosena Cox Harvey

(1926 - 1997)

Laura Annette Crosby Harvey

(1922 - 2006)

Siblings

Infant Sons Harvey

(1919 - 1919)

Robert Joseph Harvey

(1924 - 1993)

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Coordinate: 41.3024000, -92.9944000

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7. Asbury Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3457985, -93.0049973

8. Ridlen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2994003, -93.0569000

9. Walters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2594500, -93.0284000

10. Overton Cemetery
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12. Coffman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3549000, -93.0238000

13. Competine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3177000, -93.0781000

14. Monster Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3689995, -93.0169983

15. Carlisle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2336006, -92.9935989

16. Sweem Cemetery
Attica, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2374240, -93.0333060

17. Bethel Cemetery
Tracy, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2696991, -92.9092026

18. Mormon Cemetery
Attica, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2296050, -93.0231850

19. Timber Ridge Cemetery
Pella, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3781400, -92.9672340

20. Coal Ridge Church Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3781013, -93.0231018

21. Liberty Cemetery
Bussey, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2295180, -92.9426460

22. t'Lam Cemetery
Pella, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3849983, -92.9816971

23. Gregory Cemetery
Tracy, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2910770, -92.8815070

24. Greenwood Cemetery
Knoxville, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3466988, -93.0952988