Harvey Cecil Elmore passed away February 7, 2019 peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife Velma, of 73 years, his sons Ronald and Jeffrey, and close family. Harvey was born June 11, 1924 to Stephen Douglas and Esther Clara (Settgast) Elmore in Junction City, Kansas. Harvey was the oldest of seven children. He spent his early years in Junction City, where he loved going fishing with his dad and enjoyed being with his family. Harvey worked at the Moses lumberyard until he enlisted in the Army during World War II where he served in the 10th Mountain Division in Italy. After returning home from Italy Harvey continued to court and marry the one and only love of his life, Velma (Julian) Elmore on August 29, 1945 in Junction City. Shortly after their son Ronald was born Harvey moved his family to Portland Oregon where he and Velma raised their two sons Ronald and Jeffrey. Harvey worked with the Northwest Natural Gas Co. as a welder until his retirement. Harvey enjoyed his retirement years worshipping his faith, being with his growing family, gardening, building wood projects, and playing with his dogs Misty, Sissy, and Coco. Harvey is preceded in death by his parents Stephen and Esther Elmore, his brother Jack Elmore, and his sister Arlene Bennett. Harvey is survived by his wife Velma Elmore; his sons Ronald (Lori ) Elmore, Jeffrey Elmore; his grandchildren Leslie (David) Linden, Jennifer (Jeremy) Miles, Tia (Rogelio) Cortes, Marty (Laura) Wallace, Amber (Ryan) Yarbor, Sydney Elmore; Great grandchildren Jackson and Alex Linden, Brandon and Kylie Miles , Riley Cortes, Abigail Wallace ,Leah ,Izzy and Ruby Yarbor; Two brothers DeWane Elmore of Zepherhills Florida and Allen (Rita-Pete) Elmore of Junction City Kansas; two sisters Shirley Burk and Donna Alter both of Junction City Kansas; as well as many nieces nephews, and extended family.
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