Donald HARVEY Obituary

I met Don back in 2013 when he introduced himself to me and my friends after he'd seen us relaxing on the beach in New Plymouth.

He was extremely friendly, taking time out of his day to get to know us and where we'd all come from since we were all international students working in schools nearby. He even invited us to his nearby home, where he showed us relics of his past careers and proudly spoke about his journeys around the islands and both his and his family's accomplishments.

I just recently stumbled across the business card Don gave me as he'd offered to find us jobs or help us out if we were ever in times of need, and to find that he's passed on at first brought sadness, but to see all the lives he's touched and the family he had, I know that countless others like me have a story to share about him and his kindness.

Rest easy, Don. Know that I'll remember and share your story with those around me, even though to you, it was likely just another Tuesday.

We will miss you Uncle Don. See you out there windsurfing in the big blue someday again.

Our thoughts of sympathy are with you all.

From your South Taranaki Harvey cousins, sending our love and thoughts at this time. Don was such a great character and conversationalist, generous and good fun, with an enormous sense of civic duty. As a kid, I am grateful to him for teaching me to windsurf and enjoyed hearing him regale lots of fascinating stories, like shark sightings while out windsurfing!. He will be greatly missed, while it's also comforting to think that he will be with his beloved Margaret again. Love and best wishes from Lorraine, Cliffs, Jill, Martin, Andrew, Justine and families.

thinking of you all at this time may peace be with you all ,1 of my memories is swimming in the pool, fun times with a cheeky man ,very respected by peter who he gave a good start to being a adult,with long time friends ,thank you Don for being apart of everyones life.love to the family from the wigg family oxo

To the Don Harvey Family & their extended Families,
All our kindest thoughts & deepest sympathy.
Don has been such a great developer & supporter of so many good causes in his community.He will be sadly missed.
Coral & Norton Moller,Oakura

To All the Harvey Family
Our deepest sympathy to you all in the sad loss of Don
Bernard & Pauline Gibson

To the Don Harvey Family & their families,
All our kindest thoughts & deepest sympathy.
Don has been a great supporter of many good causes in his communities & he will be sadly missed.
Coral & Norton Moller

Thinking of all the Harvey family and extended family at this time.
Kind Regards
Robyn Lander

My deepest sympathy to all the Harvey family.
It's been such a pleasure caring for Donald lot's of laughs, stories & precious memories.
I will never forget the day Don managed to get down to the beach with the amazing help from the NPOB Surf Life Saving Club. The look on Don's face as the waves washed over him was priceless.

RIP Don

Deepest sympathy to all the Harvey family on the passing of Don.
Thinking of you all
Vernessa Fleming née Miller

Well another legend gone . Such a generous man who lived life to the full . I remember his happy travels round Oakura on his bike , his vision of a public swimming pool for Oakura . His presence above the campsite . Thinking of everyone at this time . Have a great farewell . I will have a wine , cheers to you Don xx

So sorry to hear the news of Dons passing. Thinking of you all

Condolences to the family. A long standing club member and passionate supporter OF NPOB Surf Club. Don you will be greatly missed in our community.

My deepest sympathy to the Harvey family on the passing of Don.I have many happy memories of time spent on the dance floor with Don and Margaret with my partner, Alf. Margaret and Don will be dancing again in heaven.

Sending Sympathy to all that families Sharon and Wayne Fisher

To all of the Harvey family, our sincere sympathy on the passing of Don.
Peter & Marion McNeil, Opunake

Our deepest sympathy to you all. Condolences, John Hislop. President Okato Lions Club

Keith and Dell, Talei and Jarrod and all of the families, so sad to learn of the loss of your dad and grandad, Much Love Di and Malc

Deepest. Sympathy to all the family. From Darcy & Kath Julian. Okato.

Wendy, Paul and family and all the Harvey family so very sorry to hear of Don's passing. Thinking of you at this sad time and sending my love. Deb Thom

To the Harvey whanau my friends Margaret and Kevin just reading this today. So sorry for the loss of your brother, my sincere condolences. Arohanui Maria, from Perth

To Merle and Harvey Family
My condolences and deepest sympathy to you all.
Janica Trotter (Roach)

To all of Don's family , my thoughts are with each and everyone
Don was a lovely man to care for. I will never forget all our conversations, laughs and drives and ice creams.
RIP Don

Jo - Geneva

Our deepest sympathy to Margaret and Family our lovely neighbors many years ago John and Cherryll Austin.

Bruce, Keith, Steven and Wendy, SO very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I wish you love and peace in this difficult time

HARVEY, Donald James:
Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Merle & Ian Clarke, Vera Davies, Allan & Barbara Harvey, Colin & Mary Harvey, Kevin & Beverley Harvey, Margaret & Ian Scott, and all their families. Reunited with Margaret.
R.I.P. Don