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HARVEL -- Elizabeth E. Harvel, age 98, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 18, 2004. Elizabeth was born in Randolph County Alabama on October 24, 1905. She was one of six daughters born to Dallas and Ollie Boyd. Her early years were spent on her father's farm near Wedowee, AL. She married Pierce Harvel in 1925 and they had one son, Dean. The family moved to NM in 1929. They initially lived with their Uncle George Foster at his ranch on what is now the White Sands Missile Range. Elizabeth, Pierce and their son Dean moved to Albuquerque in 1930. Pierce retired as the Chief of Security at the V.A. Hospital in the early 1960s. Elizabeth was an excellent seamstress and cook. She loved to entertain house guests by singing and playing her piano. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with and taking care of her four grandsons, Charles, Don, Scott, and Craig. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Pierce. She is survived by her sister, Eris (Billie) Coupland; her son, Dean and his wife, Linda; her four grandsons, Charles, Don, Scott and Craig; and their wives, Leta, Barb, and Nan; and her great-grandchildren, Jody, Brian, Kevin, Bo, Annie, Randee, Alexandra, and Stephanie. Elizabeth was laid to rest near her beloved husband during a morning service at the Fairview Memorial Park cemetery on Tuesday July 20, 2004. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the First Christian Church, 10101 Montgomery Blvd NE, 87111. Elizabeth will be greatly missed by her loving family. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all their friends and relatives who were so kind and supportive during their time of sorrow. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Sun July 25, 2004