Escanaba, MI
Harvey S. Fournier, age 88, of Escanaba (Soo Hill), passed away early Wednesday morning, March 19, 2014, at St. Francis Hospital, in Escanaba.
Harvey was born March 24, 1925, in Gaylord, MI, the son of Joseph and Jessie (Babcock) Fournier. He was raised primarily in Perkins and graduated from the Perkins High School. Following school, Harvey enlisted in the United States Army Air Force, serving with the 13th Air Force, aboard the B-24 Liberator Bomber, in the South Pacific. Throughout his enlistment, from 1943 to 1945, Harvey flew over 44 missions, logging more than 2200 hours as a gunner, during WWII. Upon his honorable discharge in 1945 and at the rank of Staff Sergeant, Harvey returned home to Perkins. On November 16, 1946, Harvey was united in marriage to the former Ramona Sheffer, at St. Charles Church in Perkins. Together the couple resided in Gladstone before building and relocating to Soo Hill, where they made their home and raised their family. Harvey was employed as a heavy equipment operator at Mead Paper for 43 years. During his retirement years, he and Ramona enjoyed traveling to Florida, Arkansas and Arizona. His loving wife Ramona preceded him in death on January 7, 2007. Harvey was a member of St. Anthony Church in Wells. In addition, he was a member of the AmVets and enjoyed hunting, fishing, carpentry work, building homes, flying, and was a Green Bay Packers fan.
Harvey is survived by:
Son: Mike Fournier of Escanaba, MI
Daughters: Sue (Nikolai Protasoff) Bonno of Escanaba, MI
Karen (Dennis Mavis) Cappeart of Cornell, MI
Sisters: Bertha Johnson and Agatha Branstrom both of Perkins, MI
Grandchildren: Tonya (Bob) Munroe, Tracy (Jim) Gendron, Doug (Heather), Brian and
Craig (Eddie Moritz) Bonno, Justin and Daniel Cappeart
Great Grandchildren: Lexi and Ethan Bonno and 1 precious great grandchild
Bonnie (Peterson) Carignan
Sue & Family, So sorry to read of your Dad’s passing. Thoughts & prayers are with you & your family at this difficult time.
Angela LaPalm - Stanwood, MI
Uncle Harvey will be greatly missed, he was an amazing person!! My prayers and thoughts to the rest of the family.
Kristine (Menard) Gallant - Gladstone, MI
Harvey was one of the kindest nicest people I ever met. He was part of our family for the last 7 years. He will be missed by all of us.
Diane Peterson - Ishpeming, MI
Mike, Sue & Karen, So sorry to hear about your dad. He was a great guy. Loved coming to see you all when we got to Soo Hill. Prayers and Love to you all.
Meghan Mullin
Dear Sue, Karen and Mike, and families,
So sorry to hear about Uncle Harvey. Don’t have any cards handy and I’m stranded at home this week (Nick is away at training). Will miss seeing him around Esky and at church. Always loved seeing him 🙂 Wish we could have made it home. Love and prayers are with you all at this time.
Love, Meghan, Nick, Connor and Ronan Mullin
Francis Fournier (Aunt Fran) - Fond du Lac, WI
Sorry to hear of the passing of Harvey. We had many good times and visiting when the children were small. We were fortunate to observe the great love he and Ramona had for their children and grandchildren.
Sandy Schultz
Mike, Sue & Karen, We were so very sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He & your mom were wonderful people & you kids were blessed with some of the best parents anyone could wish for. May you find comfort in your memories. Sending deepest sympathies, love & prayers for all.
Al & Sandy Schultz
Terry Peterson - Lansing, MI
I was so sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing. Sending my condolences to you Mike and Sue. My prayers are with you both.