Genevieve "Jennie" Harvey

Genevieve (Jennie) Madalena Harvey, age 86, passed away peacefully at Peace Arch Hospital on December 7, 2016. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Barb (Dave), son Darren (Tracy), grandchildren Edge, Jordan and Emma. Predeceased by her husband Bill and siblings; Vincent, Don and Linda.

Jennie was born in Canada and grew up in the Italian community of East Vancouver. She was introduced to her husband by her brother Don in the early 1950’s. Her first date with Bill was at Stanley Park near the 9 o’clock gun, where they shared their first kiss. This great love between Bill and Jennie was the foundation for the family that they created together. She loved to dance at the downtown dance halls of that era and would go jive dancing with her girlfriends. Following in her mother’s footsteps, she loved to sing Italian opera songs. She was a talented accordion player and would entertain her family with Italian folk songs. Jennie enjoyed making her homemade meatballs and pasta for her family. Jennie was beautiful inside and out and everyone was drawn to her. Her vivacious personality brought joy to every gathering. She dressed with style, loved to thrift store shop and had a knack for finding those hidden treasures. Jennie always looked forward to time with her grandchildren and they would never leave her home hungry, calling to her “Mama Mia!”

Mom (Jennie) had a warm and open heart and always put others ahead of her own needs. Her love for her family was immense, unconditional and her home was always welcoming to all. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten as her spirit will live on through the family that she loved so much.

Jennie’s Celebration of Life will be at Victory Memorial Park, 14831 28th Ave. Surrey on Jan 6, 2017. Viewing at 12 noon and service to begin at 1 pm.