Harvey G. Humphrey

Harvey G. Humphrey, 76, well-known and loved friend and businessman in Bonita Springs, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 22, 2016. Born in Omaha, NE on October 29, 1939 to Joseph Bliss and Rachel Humston Humphrey, Harvey grew up in Valley, NE and attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln where he became president of his fraternity, Phi Kappa Tau. While in college, he met and married the love of his life, Linda Hume of Tekamah, NE, with whom he enjoyed 53 years building a laughter-filled life and family. Harvey has two children, Lisa Kathleen (Kevin) Dolan of Estero, FL, and Mark Joseph (Teresa) Humphrey of Naples, FL, and six grandchildren: Justin Bryan Adams, Gavin Joseph Adams, Devin Robert Adams, Sarah Kathleen McKeever, Zachary Joseph Humphrey, and Keira Marie Humphrey. Naturally business-minded, Harv (as all friends know him) began his career working as a salesman with Dow Chemical which allowed the family to enjoy Naperville, IL, Columbus, OH, and Boston, MA. While in Boston, he owned and manufactured Delta Life Jackets. In 1980, the family moved to Salt Lake City, UT where Harv began work selling Gilsulate for American Thermal Products, an underground pipe insulation company. During their stint in Utah, the family spent summers boating on Lake Powell and camping in the Uinta Mountain range. Nine years later, Harv and Linda purchased and relocated his business to Bonita Springs, where soon after the entire family arrived. Wrapping up his extensive business ventures, Harvey built Hidden Beach Storage on Bonita Beach Road only a short time later. An avid member of the Bonita Springs community, Harv joined the Rotary Club of Bonita Springs soon after his arrival. He was a “Paul Harris Fellow”, served as president of the Rotary Club, was awarded the “Rotarian of the Year” in 1993-1994, and served in a variety of positions with the Chamber of Commerce in which he was a long-time member. Additionally, Harv became involved with the Rotary Club of Avery County in Banner Elk, NC after building his summer home on Beech Mountain. He leaves behind countless friends, a devoted wife and best friend, children and grandchildren who adored him and were always inspired by his generosity, zest for life, and famous advice on living, “Remember who you are…and what you stand for.” Family suggests memorial contributions to charity of ones choice. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home. www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com.

Harvey G. Humphrey

October 29, 1939 - January 22, 2016