Harvey Eubanks

July 29, 1928 - March 23, 2018

Harvard "Harvey" Foster Eubanks, Jr. passed away on the morning of March 23rd, 2018, in Orem, Utah. He suffered from Kidney Failure and Pneumonia. Harvey was born the first son of Harvard Foster Eubanks, Sr. and Etherie Buchan on July 29th, 1928 in Fort Valley, Peach County, Georgia. He served in the Korean War, worked for Pan American Airlines and Graduated from and worked at Brigham Young University, which he retired from after 30 years of service. He married Lila Joy Carpenter on June 2nd, 1964 in the LDS Salt Lake City Temple.  Lila and Harvey were the parents of two children: Sam and Lorraine.  They served a family history mission in Salt Lake City for the LDS Church, which was one of their most treasured experiences. Though Harvey travelled extensively with the Army and with his job at Pan American Airlines, he and Lila stayed in Utah for all their married life, until re-locating to the Seattle area in their later years to have help while Lila’s health deteriorated. Lila passed away in January of 2011, due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease. Harvey was known for his extensive reading and love for books. Many friendships were made and solidified by his loaning books to people he met.  He especially loved History books, Art Books and Gospel-related books.  He also loved to draw and write poetry.  He left boxes full of his drawings and writings. Harvey is survived by his son, Samuel Greene Eubanks (Dori Nielson) and daughter, Lorraine Eubanks Howlett.  He also leaves behind his grandchildren: Jordan Taylor Howlett, Katelyn Nicole Eubanks, Kimberly Marie Eubanks, Sarah Elizabeth Howlett, Kristina Renae Eubanks, Kari Ann Eubanks and Emily Jane Howlett. He is also survived by his brother Jerry’s wife (Susan Eubanks), his niece (Karen Eubanks), and there are many surviving nieces, nephews and in-laws on his wife’s side of the family, as well as his wife’s one remaining sibling, Bessie Carpenter (Wirig). Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 2nd, at 11:00 am, at the Northridge Stake Center, 1674 North 200 West, Orem, Utah, where a Viewing will be held prior from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Interment with Military Honors in Provo City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.