Making Connections: The Geoffery Harvey & The Saskatchewan Connection

Geoffrey Septimus Harvey born in October 4, 1879 in Burleigh Township, Peterborough Co., ON, Canada, died June 24, 1960 in Strasbourg SK and is buried in the Strasbourg Crescent Road Cemetery.

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Etta Elizabeth Sarah Coons born May 8, 1883 in Dummer Township, ON, died December 27, 1948 (daughter of Allan Coons and Isabella Little), in Strasbourg, SK and is buried in the Strasbourg Crescent Road Cemetery. They married on March 30, 1904 in Peterborough Co. ON, and moved to Saskatchewan in 1912.

Their Children:

· Ethel Maria Harvey born May 12, 1905 in Lakefield, Peterborough Co., ON, CAN & died January 21, 1987, Strasbourg SK, CAN. She was buried at Strasbourg Crescent Road Cemetery.

- Resided at 18, 21, W2, Sheowood, SK, CAN in 1916. She farmed on the Baughman Farm all her life and never married.

· Sherman Allan Harvey born July 19, 1906 Lakefield, Peterborough Co. ON, CAN & died June 29, 1994 in Regina, SK, CAN.

- He married Wilhelmena Iva Lemery (December 10, 1910 – December 21, 2000) in April 14, 1943 in Regina, SK.

- Their children: Iva Harvey - Private, Elaine Harvey - Private, & Joyce Harvey – Private.

“Sherman worked on many farms as a hand until he rented his own land and eventually settled and married Wilhelmina Lemery in 1943. Just before they got married Sherman worked as a hand on a farm near Naicam, Saskatchewan. In his spare time he played hockey, and in a conversation with his daughter Joyce he spoke of being offered to play in the National Hockey League. He eventually bought Nathan Lemery, his in laws farm, which he took great pride in farming until his retirement in 1973. Upon his retirement he sold his farm to his daughter, Iva.

Sherman lived most of his life in Saskatchewan, a place he loved, and most of all the nature and life that surrounded him. He spent many hours driving around the country side watching and observing the changes in the country side and nature, at one time he did counts of wildlife for the department of tourism and nature resources.

Sherman was a great family man, he had a great set of moral value. He took a lot of pride in his family, daughters Iva, Elaine, and Joyce and grandchildren. He took equal pride in all of them and would commend them on their achievements and aspirations. Sherman is a fine example of what a farmer, neighbor, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and friend should be. He had many friends and spoke highly of them all. We will always be thankful and grateful for the wisdom Sherman has given us in showing us how to enjoy life to the fullest."

* An excerpt for a narrative at Sherman Harvey's Funeral

· Charles Braden Harvey born August 23, 1908 Lakefield, Peterborough Co., ON, CAN & died March 22, 1995 in Regina, SK CAN.

- He married Freida Green (July 3, 1912 – May 23, 2003) in November 12, 1943 in Strasbourg, SK.

- Their children: Murray Harvey (married Susan), Beverly Harvey (married Gary), & Marilyn Harvey (married Don).

· Kenneth Joseph Harvey born December 6,1910 Peterborough Co. ON, married Nellie St. Amand in 1937 and lived in Regina SK. Their children: Noreen, Beverly, Donald, & Allen.

· Gerald Geoffery Harvey born 1915 in Grand Coulee, SK, married Agnes Burst in 1939. Their children: Brian Harvey.

· Private (female) Harvey

- She married Earl Hinchliffe in 1939.

- Their children: Merle Hinchliffe – Brown & Audrey Hinchliffe - Nesset.

James Stuart Harvey born March 5, 1921 & died May 29, 2000 in Regina, SK, CAN.

- He married Evelyn Keyser in 1947 and lived in Regina SK.

- Their children: Lila, June, Wanda, Dale & Denise.

· Albert Thomas Harvey born August 11, 1924 in Cupar, SK, CAN & died January 19, 1991 in Edmonton, AB CAN.

- He married Clara Hayes in 1950 and lived in Cold Lake AB.

- Their children: Mitchell Harvey (married Glenise), Richard Harvey (married Valerie), Lawrence Harvey (married Dagmar), & Jane Harvey - Frances.

“Born at Cupar, Saskatchewan to Etta and Geoffrey Harvey (deceased), he was raised on a farm in the Strasbourg area. He was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 33 years. From October 1942 to October 1945, he served on active duty as an Air Gunner in the R.C.A.F. during WWII, flying with Canadian and British squadrons. He continued his career with the Canadian Forces from May 1946 until his retirement in February, 1976. During this military service, he was awarded the 1939 45 star, the 1939-45 War Medal, the Burma Star, the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp, the United Nations Emergency Force Medal, the Canadian Forces Decoration and Clasps, and the Air Gunners Badge.”

· Private (female) Harvey married Archie Pirie in 1946 and lived in Nokomis SK. Their children: Patricia and Vaughn.