Harvey Smette
June 1, 1960 ~ April 15, 2011
Harvey R. Smette was born June 1, 1920 to Lars and Bertha (Herbeck) Smette at their home in rural Buxton, ND. As a young man Harvey helped his dad with farming. In April of 1942 he was drafted into the Army. His time spent oversees was mostly on the Aleutian Islands. He was honorably discharged in Dec. 1945. On November 5, 1950 he was united in marriage to Helen Bauman. He worked doing farm labor far a short while and then began carpentry. His work took him to Fischer, MN, Grand Forks, ND, the Buxton area and places in between. Harvey was a quiet, gentle man who loved his Lord, family, and friends.
Harvey passed away April 15, 2011 at the palliative care unit of Sanford Health, having lived to reach the age of 90 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Helen of West Fargo; sons: Michael (Alice) Smette and Roger (Shellie) Smette. 2 grandchildren: Nathan and Carrie; sisters Lillian Ludwig; Brother-In- Law Robert (Alma) Bauman of Clark, SD; and a Sister-In-Law: Lou Smette of Lake Zurich, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Berdean.
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Harvey was such a sweet and kind man who will be greatly missed. Your family is in our prayers.
Bob, Cyndi, Bri, Nathan
Mapleton cassI am so sorry for your loss. Harvey was always a kind and pleaeant gentleman. I wish I could of been his nurse more often.
you have much to be proud of Helen and family. you did your best to give him the greatest of days.
Cheryl
buxton ndHelen
Jane and I are so sorry to see that Harvey passed away.
David
Helen
My heart goes out to you at this time. You were always there for everyone….I hope our words can help comfort you. How remarkable of you and Harvey when I think of your successful years of marriage, and living a full life. Helen- when I think of you I think of a couple of chuckles:
* when the boys would come to purchase their sports jocks and state their XL size, and you would go and grab the smaller and more appropriate size.
*when we took first place in the ‘DUST BUNNIES’ science fair project.
Love you Helen! Tears to you and your family over your loss.
Jane
Detroit Lakes Minnesota
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. I have heard of many good things about Harvey, through his son Mike. Especially of his thank-ful heart. May God’s peace which comes from the memories of Harvey, comfort you now, and in the days ahead. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Jody Eidenschink (friend of Mike and Alice Smette)
E. Grand Forks Mn.Helen, I was so sorry to hear about Harvey. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Arlys Balstad
Fargo ND
Helen I am so sorry for your loss. When my mom was at Manor Care Harvey sat at the same table that my mom did on the rehab side and he was such a sweet man and had such a wonderful smile. I feel very honored to have met him.
My Prayer are with you and your family at this sad time.
Peggy