Alan Eugene Harvey

Alan E. “Spike” Harvey passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 3, 2026, leaving a legacy of service, community, and family. Spike was born on July 7, 1940, to Eugene and Orbee Harvey, and grew up in Vista, California. After graduating from Vista High School, he earned his AA from Palomar College and attended San Jose State University. He served two years as Company Clerk for the U.S. Army on Oahu, Hawaii. In 1982, he founded Harvey Interiors in San Diego, operating the business for twenty years.

Through the years Spike was active in many local organizations. As a young man, he was a board member of the Vista Junior Chamber of Commerce. He later served in his son’s Little League as a coach and then as an umpire for the Vista National Little League. He was an officer in the Elks Lodge, a member of the Vista Host Lions Club, and a member and volunteer at the American Legion Post 365. He served the Vista Historical Society as a board member for 12 years, as president for two years. He was a board member at the San Diego National Football Foundation for more than four decades. At North Coast Church in Vista, he served as an usher for 34 years and, for 20 years, as a “Life Group” host with his wife Beth.

He is survived by his devoted wife Beth of 58 years, son Russell Harvey (Linda), and daughters Sherri Winans (Jeff), Beckie Kloos (Dan), and Tresa Gliponeo. He was a proud grandfather to Emily (Cody), Chelsea (Jason), Kate (Ryan), Andrew, Cheyenne (Jonathan), Adam, James, Tyler, and Gus, and a great-grandfather to Logan, Jackson, and Nora. He is also survived by his sister, Donna Fields, nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Imoto.

Spike’s life was a testament to his values: hard work, dedication to community and hometown, and love of God and family above all else. He will be deeply missed by the many lives he touched in Vista and beyond.

A memorial service to celebrate Spike’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24th, at North Coast Church, located at 2405 N. Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084.

In his memory, donations may be made to ministries at North Coast Church, Got Your Back San Diego, or Vista Historical Society.