"Joe: You were a good friend and a tremendous asset to the GLATA Board. You will be sorely missed by all. May you rest in peace and you'll always be in my prayers!"
In loving memory of
Joe Harvey
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969
Joe A. Harvey, 50, of Zionsville passed away on January 1, 2011. He was born March 3, 1960 to William and Marjorie (Heaston) Harvey in Huntington County, Indiana. He was a graduate of Huntington North High School in 1978. He was a graduate of Manchester College and held graduate degrees from Indiana University (Athletic Training) and Butler University (School Counseling).
He began his career as an Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Cincinnati Reds and the Indiana Pacers. He also worked at Ortho Indy as a personal assistant to the orthopedic surgeons and served as Coordinator of Sports Medicine for High Schools. Since 1990, Joe served as Head Athletic Trainer at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School.
Since 1993, he was also an Academic Counselor at Brebeuf and was the Director of Academic Guidance at the time of his death. Joe especially enjoyed being an adult leader with eight Kairos retreats where he developed a special bond with many students. Joe's greatest satisfaction was the relationship he developed with the students at Brebeuf both as the Athletic Trainer and Guidance Counselor.
Joe was an active member of the Indiana Athletic Trainers' Association (IATA) and served as the President from 2002-2004. He held certification with the National Athletic Trainers' Association. He was a member of both Indiana and American Counseling Associations. He was also a member of the Manchester College Alumni Board and served a two- year term as President.
Joe received many awards including IATA High School Athletic Trainer of the Year (2001), IATA Hall of Fame (2004), IATA President's Excellence Award (2010) and Brebeuf Jesuit Echon Educator Award (2008). He was also recognized four times by Who's Who Among America's Teachers.
Joe is survived by his father, William (North Manchester, Indiana) , brother Ronald (Joyce) Harvey (Lancaster, Ohio), sister Pat(Rick) Hanson (Indianapolis), niece Erin Harvey (Parkesburg, Pa) and nephews, Ryan and Erik Hanson (Indianapolis). He was preceded in death by his mother.
Visitation will be at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School on Wednesday January 5, 2011 from 3:00pm to 6:30pm followed by a prayer service at 7:00pm.
Joe was a member of the Salamonie Church of the Brethren (Warren, Indiana). A burial service will be held at nearby Lancaster Cemetery at a later date.
You are invited to visit www.leppertmortuary.com to sign the guestbook or make memorial contributions to Manchester College (North Manchester, Indiana) or Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School. Arrangements entrusted to Leppert Mortuary, Nora Chapel.
Tributes
"I have fond memories of Joe. He was a calming, peaceful presence with the Kairos retreats. His academic counseling was selfless and very helpful to me during my time at Brebeuf. His life was too short and it is a big loss to the Brebeuf community."
"What a tremendous influence Joe had on the lives of so many people with his gentle, caring manner and passion for athletics. The impact that Joe had on the students will be felt for decades to come. Our prayers are with the family --"
"Few people are lucky enough to have a family as large as Joe's! He quietly influenced thousands of people, young and old alike. His gentle power and wonderful sense of humor is a model for generations to come. I am very happy to have known him, and my children will never forget Joe for his generous life at Brebeuf.Sadly, I will be out of town and will not be able to attend the services. Please know that I will be there in spirit, as will all those who will not be able to pack into Brebeuf for this event.Joe is truly a "man for others".Barbara Laib Simonson"
"Oh God, Healer of shattered hearts, let neither death nor sorrow have dominion over us. May we always remember and cherish all of those good and kind deeds in the life of Joe Harvey. May his memory inspire us to deeds of loving-kindness. There will always be moments of loneliness, for a loved one has passed from our midst. Teach us to always be thankful for the life of our dear companion and for the opportunity of sharing so many joyous moments with him. May we always honor Joe Harvey by rising above despair and finding consolation in serving our people. Amen"
"We LOVE you so much Joe. You have always been a great support to the volleyball staff and players as a friend, mentor and authority in your field. You showed love and support in many capacities (and even LITERALLY sped to volleyball matches and gatherings!). You lived as a true servant of Christ in every way. You will be missed, but your presence will always be felt as you have touched each of us.Rest in Peace friend."
"I will always remember how Mr. Harvey would have a smile for students and a gentle heart. He warmed the halls at Brebeuf. May his memory continue to serve the Brebeuf community."
"Joe lived his life in service to others - to his students, his athletes, his profession, his colleagues and friends, and to his Lord. I witnessed that first hand. I was honored to be his colleague and friend. And, am a better person because of knowing Joe. The athletic training community mourns our great loss. May we always remember the person he was and all that he stood for, and re-dedicate our lives in service, as Joe taught us. "
"Joe, I can't begin to express the impact you've had on my life. I was late to countless track practices because I loved hanging out in the training room. The time on Kairos 43 really showed me what you have gone through to become the man you are. I feel so lucky to have known you, and I know that Braves nationwide are thinking of you and praying for your family. Rest in peace, dear friend."
"Bill, Ron, and Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. May you know the peace that passes all understanding during this time. My prayers are with you. "
"Joe was an amazing man that helped me become the person i am today. He became a great friend to me while at Brebeuf and helped me find my nitch in life. I will miss seeing his smiling face on the sidelines of the football games and in the atheletic training room. I always knew when i came back to town i could always depend on getting a smile and a hug from Joe!He is an amazing and wonderful person that will always be in my heart."
"Mr. Harvey, though I never told you after I graduated 12 years ago and regret that, thank you for all of your support as the athletic trainer at Brebeuf. You took good care of all of us both as an athletic trainer and more importantly, as a good man to be around. Your calm presence was always so great to be around. Rest in peace and know we are thankful to have known you."
"Joe was not only a great trainer, but he had a kind heart for those around him. Hanging out in the training room was something we all looked forward to, as he kept the mood light and fun. He was very good at taking care of the people around him, whether it was taping an ankle or just a friendly smile. He will always be a fond memory of my time at Brebeuf."
"At BJPS Joe was a very good friend and it was an honor to work with him on Kairos and in other ways. Joe was a great man who quietly lived what many of us aspire to. I remember fondly talking with him in the golf cart, in the training room, at lunch, etc. I"m sure he's already got a Euchre game going up in heaven.Eternal rest grant unto Joe, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace."
"God blessed us with a truly gentle and kind man who touched so many lives in a big way in the short time he was among us. I will always treasure the moments shared with Joe at Brebeuf Jesuit during the five years I was part of the faculty. Whether it was in the training room or in the counseling office he was a model of the goodness of humanity. Joe, though my heart aches to know of your passing, I am forever thankful for the opportunity to have crossed your life's path. "
"I was very fortunate to have Joe as my Assistant Athletic Trainer with the Cincinnati Reds for eight years. He brought a mature, highly skilled, and compassionate approach to the position. Joe went on to be an outstanding athletic trainer who touched many peoples' lives. Our prayers go out to his family and we know the Lord will shining brightly on him."
"Joe was stand-up-guy and had a tremendous knowledge of medicine and the human body. There's no doubt he could have easily been a successful surgeon or physician, but he truly loved his role at Brebeuf. I still remember Joe attending my older brother's funeral after a January 3rd accident right here at Leppert. What a loss this is to the entire Indianapolis community."
"Over my career as an athletic trainer I have had several occasions to work with Joe and I have seen the tremendous work he has done for athletic trainers in the State of Indiana. Joe will not only be missed dearly by Brebeuf, but by the profession."
"Joe was such a special person and has touched so many lives. He truly was that person you could always go to with anything and he had an understanding heart and a listening ear to lend. Joe always had an encouraging word and an infectious smile that made you know he really cared about you. Thanks, Joe for all the great memories."When someone you care about becomes a memory, that memory then becomes a treasure." - Author UnknownJoe, you were truly a treasure."
"I was fortunate to get to know Joe during his last year as an Assistant Trainer with the Reds while doing a summer internship. He was one of the most kind and thoughtful people I have ever met. He taught me much that summer and it was so great to see how much Joe loved his career working with the High School students. He had found his true passion. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. We have all lost a great Athletic Trainer and a great man."
"Joe was a classmate at Manchester College. When I returned to the College to work, he was among the first to congratulate me and offer encouragement. He was a friend of the College for many years and will be missed. "
"Joe- You were such an inspiration to the students and athletic trainers in the community. You were a great role model and leader as a person and professional. Your devotion and care for kids will be remembered by many whom have worked for you and with you. Our regrets to your family as they endure this tough time."
"I am heart broken to hear of Joe's passing. He was a good and kind person. He always had a kind word, smile and offer to help if need be-even when we attended IU together. Shari "
"I am so sad to hear of Joe passing away. He was always such a positive and hard working colleague. I hope all of the family can have peace knowing that Joe's pain is over and that he will be at rest and joy in heaven."
"In the more than 20 years I knew Joe, we only worked a handful of events together. That was enough to see the tremendous caring Joe had for his student athletes. He set a great example for all of the young men and women with whom he dealt. Joe was a true model for all of us to emulate. My prayers are with his family."
"Mr. Harvey, You were such a nice man. In the short time I had known you at Brebeuf, you have always brightened mine and others' days. I know you are in a better place now, and you will be missed by all. Rest in peace. "
"Joe was a tremendous mentor and collegue to many athletic trainers. I was very proud to have him as my friend. You will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace my friend...you are now in the hands of the Lord."
"The hardest part about attending your service Joe, will be that I expect you to walk right through the door with a purposeful stride and a smile on your face. While teaching at Brebeuf I made a point of stopping in to see some of my favorite counselors, Joe was always there with a witty reply or story that made us all laugh. He was one of the kindest people I have ever known, and it feels as if a light has gone out in the world with his passing, I wish you heavenly peace dear friend,"
"I feel very fortunate to have had the privilege of working with Joe for five years at Brebeuf, and proud to have remained his friend for nearly twenty years. His kind spirit and gentle nature were gifts that made him an excellent counselor and athletic trainer. His natural humility and optimistic approach to life enabled him to help thousands of students during his years at Brebeuf. Joe loved his job and the people at BJPS. While many tears will be shed in the days to come, there will be many more smiles as we remember Joe's acts of kindness which touched all of us throughout the years. "
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"Joe - I was deeply saddened by the news of your passing. You were always such a gentle spirit. I know that the entire Brebeuf community, past and present will feel a great loss. I feel blessed to have known you and my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May God bless all those who loved and cared for you and may you rest in eternal peace."
"I enjoyed my eight years with Joe when he worked with the Reds. MLB was a better industry with Joe working in it. Nice to read that he touched so many lives!"
"Uncle Bill, Ron, and Pat, My thoughts and prayers are with you. "
"Joe, my dear friend...we became acquainted when you were teaching a class at IUPUI that I ended up taking twice (voluntarily!) and you found out I had a problem with my knee that resulted in a surgery you assisted Dr. Kunkel with (I know you two have stories on that one for which you always reminded me of!). We became instant friends and have remained so for the last 21 years. We always tried to have lunch on your school breaks at least twice a year - regretably, our schedules became so busy in the last few years that we were unable to get together. I will miss you terribly - I will never forget the times we spent together (you know so much more about me than most people). I'm sure your students and colleagues will miss you too - as you will them. You meant so much to so many people and touched so many lives. Watch over all of us from Heaven (smiling I hope)..."
"Joe, I will miss you dearly. You were such a mentor and friend. I promise to go to "my happy place" when it gets tough around here in the office. And know that homegrown cherry tomatoes will always be joematoes to Kallen and Gary. Love and bless you Joe Harvey!"
"I want to express my sympathies at Joe's passing. We were great friends from elememtary through High School but kind of lost touch after graduation. Joe always had a great love for sports even in elementary school and wanted to be very competitive but neither of us were endowed with great physical abilities. That never slowed him down though; he was a very tough adversary. We had many classes together all through High School but probably one of the last was Physics. We both made it through but I'm not sure how. Neither of us were very popular with the girls. I always felt bad because Joe had asked a particular girl to Prom and she agreed but later backed out. We both ended up going though and despite my backwardness I have been blessed with having found a mate to whom I have been married for 19 years and have 3 great children. I am sorry Joe never had that opportunity. It sounds like he was very fulfilled in his work and a big impact on many lives. I'm very sorry for your loss. "
"We we classmates and friends of Joe's from Manchester College. While we have somewhat lost touch with Joe in recent years, it is with great sadness that we acknowledge his passing. Joe was a great friend to us both and we spent many hours just hanging out at MC. Our prayers are with the family and friends of Joe. "
"You will be in my thoughts for ever. You're kind and attentive care to our children while they participated in various sports acitivities over the years at Brebeuf was and always be greatly appreciated. You always went that extra bit to insure their health and well being. Your friendship, kindness, and council during my tenure with the Brebeuf football program (not to mention our after game get-togethers) allowed me to see another side of you not found in many others. Thank you. May you rest in ever lasting peace. "
"As I read the messages, reflections, thoughts and prayers a common sentiment came across: Joe was a caring, kind and dedicated individual. He touched many lives and his legacy will touch many more. "
"I was very sad to learn of Joe's passing. We graduatedfrom Manchester College together and was in the samedorm. We had alot of fun back then and it brings back some very funny memories. I seen Joe at the girls basketball finals last year and had a good visit. He willbe missed by all that knew him."
"Joe was the trainer while I was at Brebeuf. I have a lot of fond memories of Joe and remember his compassion and his smiles. My condolences to his family."
"I just want to tell you how much I appreciated everything Joe did for both my daughter Realiti Ferguson '10 and son Malik Ferguson '13 @ BJPS. Joe had a heart of gold when it came to helping kids. Joe always supported and kept my kids encouraged during their sports injuries. Joe really loved his job and working with all the students and athletes. It has truly been an honor to know Joe was looking after my kids during sporting events. I always dreaded that call from his office telling me of what had happened, but he always kept me calm. I just want your family to know that you are a true BLESSING to the BJPS community and will be greatly missed. May you rest in peace and just know you are always LOVED by the BJPS community. My family will never forget you! God Bless you Joe and your family will be in our thouoghts and prayers. Now we all have a guardian angel in heaven cheering GO BRAVES!!!! :o)"
"Joe, you will be missed, but not forgotten..."
"Bill, Don Warner sent me the obituary and I just wanted you to know that you will be in my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. "
"Bill and the rest of the family, you have my sympathy. From reading all the messages here, I can safely say that Joe has been one of, if not the best person to come from the Lancaster neighborhood.What a great example for the rest of us.God bless you. John Myers"
"Dear William, Pat, Ron and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Although I didnt know him, I can see how he touched the lives of so many and what a terrific guy he was. Ron , I was delighted to see you at the Eye Center to get reacquainted and share about "old times" May you all find comfort in special memories with Joe. You are in my thoughts and prayers!"
"Dear William, Pat, Ron and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Although I didnt know him, I can see how he touched the lives of so many and what a terrific guy he was. Ron , I was delighted to see you at the Eye Center to get reacquainted and share about "old times" May you all find comfort in special memories with Joe. You are in my thoughts and prayers!"