Harvey Donald Swiscoski

Following a brief illness, Harvey passed away in the early morning hours of April 26, 2024 at the Neepawa Hospital.

He was predeceased by his parents, Steve and Margaret, brother James, sister Linda and daughter Dawn.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years Lynn, son Shane (Adrienne), granddaughter Jayden, son Darryl (Jamie) and daughter Tracey (Jordan).

Farm raised, Harvey at the age of sixteen began working as a farm hand and eventually became a rock crusher operator with Riverside Gravel from 1976 – 1998.  From there he moved on to work for the R.M. of Glenella, operating heavy equipment until his retirement in 2012.  For many years Harvey kept busy as a member of the Glenella Volunteer Fire Department and enjoyed participating in the Fort Ellis Wagon Train rides with his Belgian horse team Duke and Dan.  An accomplished welder, Harvey would never say no to building a new project from the most delicate yard art item to the most beautiful white horse drawn wagon used for many weddings and even one funeral.  As the years moved on Harvey decided that camping was more suited to his abilities and there wasn’t a summer weekend you wouldn’t find him at a Manitoba campground with his family.  Recently Harvey found a love for “putting “around the camp sites in his shiny new (to him) golf cart.  Playing cards and visiting friends new and old around the campfire always brought a smile to Harvey’s face. 

The family wishes to thank the staff of the Neepawa Hospital for their efforts and care during Harvey’s illness. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Glenella Fire Department or a charity of one’s choice.