Harvey J. Hackman
Harvey J. Hackman, 83, of Polson, MT. died peacefully from kidney failure at his home in Polson on Friday, August 21, 2009.
Harvey was proud to have been born on April Fool’s Day in 1926 in Missoula and the family always enjoyed the fact that his surviving wife of 59 years, Mary Lou (Tootsie) was born on Friday the 13th.
He is also survived by his children: Carol and husband Paul O’Bagy of Stevensville; twin sisters, Charlene and husband Dan Crevar and Cheryl and Bryan Sedita all of Polson; sons Hardee of Missoula and Brett and wife Kim of Clinton; granddaughter, Carrie Tracy and partner Josh Duff and great grandsons Kohl Tracy of Potomac and grandson Brandon Hackman who attends Montana Tech in Butte and his mother Liz Hackman of West Glacier. Also surviving are on brother, Conrad of Frenchtown, sister-in-law June Hackman of Missoula and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mention must also be made of the special relationship between Harvey and his best friend since the first grade, Donald Rummel and his wife Marie of Astoria, Oregon. The family dog, Zeke, another best friend, will surely miss Harvey.
Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Hazel Hackman, stepmother Edith Krout Hackman, sister Helen Ogg and brothers and spouses Harold, Chuck and Ethel Hackman and Warren and Ginny Hackman.
In his early years, Harvey enjoyed logging with his brothers and later worked as a carpenter with his brother Warren, all in the Missoula area. In 1980, Harvey and Mary Lou relocated to property overlooking Flathead Lake where he took great pride in his golf course lawn and vegetable garden. The view of the lake from his Polson home perfectly matched a picture postcard Harvey had saved for many years prior to their moving.
Everyone who knew Harvey enjoyed his sense of humor, his witty sayings, jingles and his whistling. He particularly enjoyed his own jokes and was quick witted to the end. He will be missed more than he would have ever guessed.
The family is deeply grateful for the friendship and help provided from Harvey and Mary Lou’s neighbors, Dave and Bee Cottington. We would also like to thank Linda Edwards and Carol Sturm of Hospice for their support.
Cremation has taken place and in accordance with Harvey’s wishes, formal services will not be held. Arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home & Crematory of Polson. Condolences may be made to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Wish I could be there with you all, consider yourselves all being Hugged.
Love Kathy
Charlene,Dan,Cheryl,Brian,Carrie and all members of the Hackman family…
Guy and I send you out sincere sympathies and know your in our thoughts and prayer’s.May memories help ease your loss.
love Guy and Doug Chase
Hello Hackman Family…I was so sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing. I remember him as someone always laughing or making others laugh, just like my dad. What fun you all had at the Chateau after hours! All of you have crossed my mind many times over the years and I hope that you are all well, and that you, Mary Lou, know how much my family cared about you. I have been residing on Gray’s Harbor in Washington state for the past 7 years now and am very happy and healthy here at the ocean. My sister Mylo is living in Seeley Lake and is also doing well. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care. Your friend always, Kathy Teague Morrell
Dear Hackman family,
I am a friend of Hardee’s from the gym and express my sincere sympathy in the loss of your father/husband/brother/grandpa. I too lost my father this year so I know the loss you are feeling. In this photo I can see a tremendous resemblance between Harvey and Hardee. Take care, time heals. God Bless. Joey
Dear family,
It’s difficult to loose a parent no matter what role they played in your life. Mom and I were so sorry to read of your dad’s passing and will certainly have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Beyer and Ida Wildung
Our thoughts are with you all. Harvey was a wonderful friend and neighbor to my father and mother Orville and Polly Morigeau. They had many great memories together. It was always a treat to look out onto Harvey’s “park,” next door.
Gary & Sue Morigeau
May your memories help you through this time of loss.
Poppa Party, Kaity and I are so sorry for your loss.
Brett, sorry to hear about your Dad.
Lynda Jacobson and Kaity Lamb
MaryLou and Family – Warmest thoughts are with you. May memories ease your loss and keep your treasued times close to your heart and bring a smile
Friends Gladys Pomrenke and Virginia
(I told mom I would send this for her-my condolences as well.)
Tootsie & family,
We are saddened for your loss of Harvey, your beloved husband, father, and grandfather. We’ll keep you all in prayer over the coming days and weeks as you grieve Harvey’s death. May your fond memories of him always sustain you all.
With much love & prayer…. your cousins. XO’s Dave & Terry
Are prayers and thoughts go out to his wife and family.He was a wounderful person to talk to.
Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this time.
I’m Walt & Alice Hogan’s youngest daughter Deb. I was sorry to read of Harvey’s passing but glad I was able to learn more about him. I remember some “Harvey & Toots” stories although we were closest to Harold & June’s family. I also managed to pawn off some kittens on Connie about 27 years ago when I lived at Glessners trailer court (if he remembers). My condolences to the whole Hackman clan; I just remember how vibrant your whole family is and how much fun they always seemed to be having. How great you have all those stories to remember Harvey by.
Hackman family, so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I remember his joking around when I would come over to your house on the flats. Losing parents is a hard thing but you have a nice big family to help you through it.
Hope all is well with the rest of you and hope to see Cheryl & Charlene at another class reunion soon. Take care Julie
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Hackman family.
God Bless.
Kathy
I know the sorrow you are feeling and wish that no one had to feel this way. I hope that it gets better for you and your families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Miss you pops!