Harvey John Henry Smith

Long time Everson resident Harvey Smith passed away peacefully under the care of hospice on Monday, Jan. 23. 

Harvey was born on Dec. 19, 1937, in Bellingham. He attended Nooksack Valley High School. Harvey joined the Army in 1956 and was stationed in Germany. There he married Sieglinde Scheida, and his only son Terry was born.

Later, Harvey married Tracy Tiemersma on July 2, 1976. 

Harvey worked with his father John H. Smith at Smith Way Service in Nooksack, then Great Western Lumber Company in Everson, until his retirement in 1999.  He is survived by his wife Tracy, son Terry, grandson Terryl, sister Jacquelyn Smith, and many nieces and nephews. 

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. at Nooksack Valley Reformed Church, 602 E. 2nd Street, Nooksack. A private family graveside will precede at Nooksack Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial donation to Whatcom Hospice Foundation, 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA 98225 or a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and cremation services.