WEST, Roderick Harvey (Harvey)

Born on March 3, 1927. Passed away November 1, 2020.

Aged 93 years
Devoted and caring Husband of Alice (dec.) for 53 years
Son of George and Annie, loved and loving Brother of Ruby, John (Jock), George, Norma, Norman (all dec.) and Kenneth
Much loved, one in a million Dad to Jenny, Alan and Kerry, Father-in-law to Jie (Echo)
Mum has been waiting on the platform for ten years, time for you to get back on the train, add a little coal to the fire, blow the whistle and head off down the railway track together again

Funeral Notice
The Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Roderick Harvey (Harvey) West will be livestreamed on THURSDAY November 12, 2020 at 10.30am.  To view the livestream, click here
Tributes
  1. To Jenny, Kerry, Alan and Echo,

    Our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Uncle Harvey. The end of a generation.

    Wendy (Mackie) and Peter Spark.

    Wendy Spark November 2, 2020
  2. To Jenny, Alan & Echo, and Kerry.

    So sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Harvey.
    Please know we are thinking of you all.

    John and Debbie Mackie. November 4, 2020
  3. To Jenny,Alan,echo and Kerry sorry for your loss will be thinking of you all.

    Gary & Kim Harris November 4, 2020
  4. Deepest sympathy to Jenny, Kerry, Alan and Echo on the loss of your beautiful father. Harvey was a gentleman in every way. He was quiet and unassuming but his love for your Mum and you children had no boundaries. Rest In Peace dear cousin. Reunited with your beloved Alice.
    All our love Joan (West) and Norm Alger xxx

    Joan Alger November 4, 2020
  5. So sorry to hear of Uncle Harvey’s passing, our thoughts are with you Alan, Jenny, and Kerry

    Dennis and Mary Cooke and family November 5, 2020
  6. To Jenny, Alan, Kerry & echo.

    Love and thoughts are with you at this sad time. Harvey has caught the express to heaven to be with his Alice. Happy memories.

    Helen Salmon November 6, 2020
  7. To Jenny, Allan, Kerry & Echo,

    Thinking of you all at this sad time. We have special memories of our cousin Harvey.

    Love always,
    Ken & Helen(West) Salmon.

    Helen Salmon November 6, 2020
  8. Dear Jenny, Alan, Echo and Kerry.
    Please accept our most sincere Sympathy on the most sad loss of your Dear Dad. Our thoughts are with you all at this time.
    Love Anne & Max Woodall

    ANN & MAX WOODALL November 6, 2020
  9. Jenny, Alan & Echo & Kerry
    Deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your much loved Father
    Our thoughts are with you at this sad time
    Bruce and Julie Cariss

    Julie Cariss November 7, 2020
  10. To Jenny, Alan, Echo, and Kerry
    Our deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of Uncle Harvey.Our thoughts are with you all

    Noel and Mary Henderson

    Noel Henderson November 9, 2020
  11. To the West family
    Our deepest sympathy to everyone. Harvey spent many hours with us just passing time of day . A true gentleman.
    RIP Harvey

    Lyn & Allan Perks November 9, 2020
  12. Sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of Uncle Harvey. Thinking of you all.
    Julie and Rick Beales

    Julie Beales November 11, 2020
  13. To Jenny, Kerry, Alan (young Harv) & Echo,

    Sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Harv, fond memories of our annual holidays at Inverloch & Waratah Bay. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

    Mark & Sue Hancock & family.

    Mark Hancock November 11, 2020
  14. To Jenny, Alan & Echo, and Kerry,
    Sincere condolences on your loss. Harvey had a great innings but it is always a shock when it happens.

    Lots of memories have come flooding back. When I was a wee lad I wanted to be Uncle Harvey! How great it was to have an Uncle who was a train driver, especially so as the railway line from Melbourne to Leongatha and beyond was straight across the road from our house and Uncle Harv would blow the train whistle and wave every time he went past.
    Also fond memories of many Easters spent at Waratah Bay where Uncle Harv would spend most days surf fishing. I don’t remember him ever catching very much but he patiently stuck to the task and was happy to let us kids have a go if we wanted.

    Sorry that your cousins from “Fortress Queensland” can’t be there to help you celebrate Harvey’s life but we will be there in spirit.

    Rest in peace Uncle Harvey.

    Peter & Marilyn Hancock

    Peter Hancock November 11, 2020
  15. To Jenny, Alan,Echo and Kerry

    Thinking of you today as you farewell Dad.
    We know he is now back beside Mum and at peace.

    Lauris, Chris, Kim and Corey

    Lauris Doyle November 12, 2020
  16. To the West Family
    Deepest sympathy on the passing of Harvey.
    Happy memories of railway days. A truly respectful and respected footplate mate
    Joolee Hughes

    Joolee November 12, 2020