Harvey, beloved husband of Nora, passed away peacefully at the Vulcan Health Care Centre on December 29, 2016 at the age of 90 years, with his family at his side.
Harvey was born in Scottsguard, SK to Melvin and Leitha Simmons. In 1950, he married his sweetheart Nora and together they raised four girls in Vulcan, AB. Construction was a mainstay for him. One of his greatest accomplishments was being the owner and operator of Vulcan S&S Concrete.
Community was important to Harvey. He was involved with the Ambulance & Fire Service, Town Council and the Vulcan Lions Club, along with numerous others. He enjoyed his time curling, flying his plane, horseback riding and spending time with friends and family.
It was his love for family that gave him the courage to take on any challenge. He was a pillar of strength, full of fun and laughter, a guiding light and a prime example of honesty and integrity.
Harvey will be lovingly remembered by his wife Nora of 66 years, daughters Judi (Richard), Diane, Caryn (Tim) and Wanda (Dave), ten grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren as well as numerous family and a host of friends.
Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 6th, 2017 at 1:30 pm at the Vulcan Church of Christ, Pastors David Sarsons and Bill Spangler officiating. Interment Vulcan Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made in Harvey’s memory to the Vulcan Long Term Care, Box 299, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home, Funeral Directors, 403-485-2633. E-Condolences may be viewed at www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
My condolences to the entire Simmons family. It is always hard to lose a family member. Harvey will truly be missed by family, friends as well as those of us who had the pleasure of knowing him through work. I am going to miss my (almost) nightly talks with Harvey and Nora. That has always been a highlight of being at work. I will forever treasure my memories of Harvey. My thoughts go out to all of you.
We are so sorry for your loss, Nora and Family. Harvey was a wonderful person with a great sense of humour and I enjoyed him so much while working in the Vulcan long term care.
You will have so many great memories to treasure. May God Bless you All.
To the Simmons family.our deepest condolences. When I would take him in is gladiolus his face would light up he will be missed
My deepest condolences to all the family . Harvey was a treasure to know , and will be sadly missed by many .
It was with sadness that I learned of the death of my cousin Harvey Simmons. Harvey was older that my brother and I and was greatly admired by the two of us. He and brother Lawrence were doing manly things that we could only imagine and we looked up to them in many ways. When Harvey married Nora we all thought he had struck gold. Evidence of their loving contribution to this world lies in the extended family and friends that now mourn his passing. I cannot be with you at the service but my prayers are that you find peace and comfort as you gather in honor of Harvey Simmons.
Dear Nora and families,
Ron and I send our heartfelt love and condolences on the passing of Harvey. He was a man of integrity, loyalty and one of the most decent people we have ever had the pleasure of calling friend.
We know Harvey is soaring with the angels and watching over all of you.
Our deepest condolences to Nora and all the Simmons Family. Harvey was a sweet kind man that was always cracking jokes and such a good husband and Dad. He will be missed by many in the community. Take care and remember all the good times.