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IN MEMORY

Harvey Saver

Harvey Douglas Saver, 68, lifelong advocate for marginalized communities, passed away at home in Evanston, Illinois on November 13. Harvey was born in Kansas City and graduated from Southwest High School in 1968. Through his work with the City of Evanston's Mental Health Board, the Illinois Children's Health Foundation, the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and elsewhere; by volunteering with the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute and the board of Housing Options for the Mentally Ill; as coach and Soccer Commissioner for Evanton's American Youth Soccer Oganization, Harvey's life was dedicated to eliminating stigma and improving children's lives.  First and foremost an adoring father to Wesley Albert Saver and Meredith Rae Saver, Harvey leaves them and his wife of 37 years, Gail Louis Siegel. He is preceded in death by his father Albert Saver, mother Deborah Feingold, stepfather Harry Feingold, stepbrother Mitch Feingold (Laura), mother-in-law Phyllis Siegel (Ben), brother-in-law Steven Siegel and his grandson Asher Calyx Cooper. His is also survived by his sister Kerry Saver and step-sisters Pamela Brooks (Joe) and Janice Wolman (Herbert), brother-in-law William Siegel (Tammy Siegel, Nina Manuele), sister-in-law Alyssa Siegel (Patrick O'Donnell) and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews. He faced myriad challenges with playful humor and maintained a sincere interest in engaging others. A transplant organ recipient, Harvey earnestly promoted organ donation. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to the Gift of Hope. A memorial service will be scheduled at a future date.

 
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11/17/19 08:05 AM #1    

Nancy Matheny

“It’s just with true friends some things are understood and not always said.”  Harvey wrote this in my 1968 Sachem. And I can imagine him writing somethings similar in everyone’s Sachem – because Harvey had a boundless capacity for friendship. His energy, compassion, and good works made this world a shinier place for a lot of people. He was a good person and I will miss him.

Nancy Matheny

 

 

 


11/17/19 08:57 AM #2    

Paul Wilson

I had the opportunity to be paired with Harvey in the work up to our 50th reunion.  He was sick but enthusiastic.   He had, like in HS, a unique ability to open up and welcome you as a friend.  I liked him way back when at Southwest and I liked him equally well 50 years later!


11/19/19 09:07 AM #3    

Harvey Cohen

Harvey was loved by all who knew him!
He had an insatiable appetite for friendship and harmony. He struggled with his sickness, yet you would never know that because he was more concerned about everyone else. Heaven is a better place today because of his arrival. God Bless you
Harvey

Harvey Cohen

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