Harvey D Lyman

Harvey D. Lyman, 88, Bismarck, formerly of Jamestown, passed away on May 25, 2013, at Sanford Health, Bismarck. Services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, May 30, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with Pastor Odea Sigh, Jr., officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 pm at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Wednesday, May 29, at Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck, and will continue one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Harvey Donald was born October 26, 1924, at Williston, ND, the son of Richard Earl and Hilma Stokke Lyman. He was raised and educated in Stoney Creek Township and Williston, ND. Harvey shared many stories of his days working on the family farm and helping his dad at Creighton Motor Company. Harvey was enlisted in the Army from May 20, 1943, to February 18, 1946. He spent time in New Guinea and the Southern Philippines working as a surgical technician. He re-enlisted September 5, 1946, to February 12, 1949, and was a part of the Japan occupation. He returned to the United States in 1949. He drove truck and worked construction until 1959. On August 17, 1959, he married Marjorie Hoffman in Pierre, SD. In the spring of 1960, they moved to Bismarck and Harvey began working with Cloverdale Foods as a salesman/truck driver, transferring to Jamestown later that year and continued until his retirement. Harvey enjoyed calling on the cafes and grocery stores on his route and many times found a hot cup of coffee waiting for him. Harvey was a man of great faith and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Jamestown and served as a deacon for many years. Harvey enjoyed shooting pool, fishing, gardening, auction sales, and tinkering around his garage. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion in Jamestown. Harvey's last year was spent at Mapleview Memory Care, whose staff, patients, and families embraced and encouraged Marge and Harvey at Harvey's home away from home. Harvey is survived by his beloved wife, Marjorie; nephew, Bruce Kathy Brogger, Williston; nieces, Jean Billy Lester, Mesa, AZ, and Kaye John Hambleton, El Cajon, CA; his brother-in-law, Robert Corrine Hoffman; and many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Earl and Hilma Lyman; his dear sister, Mae Ellen Brogger; and an infant sister June. The family prefers memorials be sent to ND Right to Life, PO Box 551, Bismarck, ND, 58502, or the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, 1825 46th St, Mandan, ND, 58554.

Harvey D Lyman

October 26, 1924 - May 25, 2013