Harvey Brockett, 80, of Rock Island, left this Earth for his eternal home on August 14, 2007 at Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday, August 17, 2007 at Edgewood Baptist Church, Rock Island. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601-38th Ave., Moline. Burial will be in Memorial Park, Rock Island. Memorials may be made to Trinity Pathway Hospice or Edgewood Baptist Church where he had been a member for over 50 years.
Harvey was born September 6, 1926 in Campo, CO to Oliver and Zona Velma Brockett. He married Wathena Broyles on August 2, 1947 in Springfield, MO.
Harvey was employed for 32 years at ALCOA retiring in 1989 as a crane operator. He was a member of the ALCOA retirees and a member of the ALCOA 25 year club.
Harvey enjoyed gardening and canning, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by
Wife Wathena
Children Gale Brockett Moline
Julie (Rev. Mike) Evans Collinsville, IL
Grandchildren Christopher (Tess) Williams Dubuque, IA
Bridget Evans San Jose, CA
Priscilla (Josh) Mozley Green River, WY
Josiah (Jandrea) Evans Springfield, MO
Jordan (Sara) Evans Louisville, KY
Great grandchildren Nathan Williams
Brylee Mozley
Elyssa Evans
Kiersten Evans
Hunter Mozley
Jordan Mozley
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his daughter Sonya Williams, great granddaughter Sonya Kate Williams, four sisters and two brothers.
Online condolences may be expressed to Harvey's family by visiting his obituary at
www.esterdahlmortuary.com