Harvey A. Twichell

December 11, 1922 ~ August 16, 2008
Twichell, Harvey A., 85, retired police officer, died on August 16, 2008. Visitation with the family will be from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2008 at Downing Lahey Mortuary at 6555 E. Central. A celebration of life service will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 600 N. Greenwich at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2008. Burial will be at the Lakeview Cemetery following the service. Harvey was born Dec. 11, 1922 on a farm near Eaton Rapids, MI. He served in W.W. II from 1941-1945. After returning, he joined the Wichita Police Department, retiring in 1973 as Commander of the Criminal Investigation Division. He then began a second career as Chief of Security at Bank IV until 1987. He was preceded in death by his 9 brothers and sisters. He was blessed by a 64-year marriage to his wife, Doreen, who survives him. Other survivors include daughters, Janis DeRemer (Earle Spillum) and Judy Zimmerman (Ron); grandchildren, Amy Diehl (Dwain), Aaron Zimmerman (Michele), and Adam Zimmerman (Andrea); great-grandchildren, Taylor Train, Bryan Train, Anna Zimmerman, and Harvey Zimmerman, his namesake; step-great-grandchild, Chelsea Diehl. Memorials have been established with LCMS World Mission and Holy Cross Lutheran Church Endowment Fund, both in care of 600 N. Greenwich, Rd., Wichita, KS, 67206.
Visitation with the family will be from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2008 at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. Burial will be at the Lakeview Cemetery Saturday, August 23, following the service.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Doreen, Please accept our sympathy at your loss. May you and your family find comfort and joy in the many years of your lives with Twitch. God’s Blessings Gerry & Lois Rath
Dear Judy and Doreen, I was saddened to see that your dad and husband has passed away. It sounds as though he had a very full and happy life. It is hard to believe the babies you used to talk about are now parents, too. I remember Doreen’s cookies and Judy, I’m sure your growing family has been a blessing to your dad. Doreen, 64 years is a pretty good run. A very fortunate man indeed. My thoughts and prayers are with you today. With Christian love, Norma Hale (your old nail lady)
Dear Doreen, Judy and family, Just a note to express my sincere sympathy and condolences on the loss of your Husband and Father and to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Doreen & family: I was sorry to hear that Harvey passed away. I lost my husband, Floyd (Willie) Williamson on July 25, 2008, so I know what you are all going through. It is so hard to let them go and you miss them terribly. They say time will help, and I sure hope so. Dottie Williamson, 263-2476.
Dear Doreen and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will be remembering you in my thoughts and prayers.