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GORSLINE, Harvey Grant

March 16, 1951 — October 12, 2024

With deep sorrow and love, we announce the passing of Harvey Grant Gorsline of Kelowna, BC, on October 12, 2024, at Kelowna Hospice House at the age of 73.

Harvey will be dearly remembered by his beloved wife of 51 years, Cynthia; his mother Gloria Gorsline; and his daughter Megan Ndegwa and grandchildren Benjamin and Amaya; and daughter Lorna Smid (Tyler) and grandchildren Charlotte, Stella, and Hannah. He is also survived by his sister Dawn Vaasjo (Brian) along with a wide circle of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cherished friends. He was predeceased by his father Bill Gorsline and his in-laws, Henry & Joyce Mikkelson.

Born in Vegreville, Alberta, on March 16, 1951, Harvey spent his early years in Edmonton, AB. He joined the R.C.M.P. in April 1970, serving for 27 years in various communities across BC, including Prince Rupert; Bella Coola; Terrace; White Rock; Boston Bar; Fort St. John; Kamloops; and finally, Nelson, where he retired as a Sergeant in November 1996. Throughout his career, he and Cynthia built lasting friendships. After retiring, he became the Western Canada manager for Whelen Engineering in Connecticut, USA, where he enjoyed a successful 20-year career in emergency equipment sales. Following 16 years in Nelson, Harvey and Cynthia moved to Kelowna, and he retired again in 2016. They also loved spending winters in Sun City Grand, Arizona.

Harvey cherished time with family and friends, whether boating on Kootenay Lake, fishing at Peregrine Lodge, or hunting with close friends. He was a golfer at the Okanagan Golf Club and enjoyed trap shooting and 22 plinking, often followed by lunches with his buddies. An active member of the Rotary Club in Kamloops, Nelson, and Kelowna, he was proud to be recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow.

Known for his larger-than-life personality and charisma, Harvey valued his connections deeply. In line with his wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life will be held in the spring of 2025 to honour and share memories of Harvey.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kelowna Hospice House or the BC Cancer Foundation.

Harvey will be lovingly remembered and missed by all who knew him.

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  • Diane & Howard Smid says:
    October 18, 2024 at 8:07 am

    Cynthia we were so sad to hear of Harvey’s death. We pray you will know the Lords comfort and find sparkles of joy in the memories you two shared for so many years. blessings as you walk this lonely, hard road.
    Love Howard & Diane

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  • Graham Jacklin says:
    October 18, 2024 at 2:09 pm

    Sorry to hear about Harvey. We were up in Price Rupert Sub/Division in the early 70’s and at Nelson Sub/Division for a few years and did a lot of traveling together. Tipped a few drinks over the years….. Harvey will be missed…….

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  • Peter Hartridge says:
    October 18, 2024 at 5:14 pm

    Cynthia and family, I was so saddened to learn today of Harvey’s passing. I thoroughly enjoyed Harvey’s friendship while in Nelson. We send our deepest condolences to all of you .
    Peter and Sherry

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  • Ken & Deb HOLMBERG says:
    October 18, 2024 at 6:53 pm

    Sincere Condolences Cynthia and family! Thank you Harv for being a good friend for over 50 years and introducing Deb & I over 44 years ago! Fortunately memories are forever and as vivid as if they just happened! You will not be forgotten!
    R.I.P. Ken & Deb

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  • Jim brohman says:
    October 19, 2024 at 9:00 am

    Cynthia (and family)- so sorry to hear about the passing of Harvey! I clearly remember his sparking eyes, the high school fun times and visiting Harvey in Regina during his RCMP training! He had had it with the push-ups! Also the visit with Harvey, Synthia and their beautiful police dog
    In Terrace!! Harvey will sure be missed!

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  • Jonathan ROUNG says:
    October 20, 2024 at 8:35 am

    My deepest sympathy to the Gorsline family. I have enjoyed working with Harvey professionally and socially. He will be sorely missed at his organized Trap Shooters Luncheons with his close friends. RIP.

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  • Gary & Margaret Gorsline says:
    October 20, 2024 at 1:51 pm

    Cynthia & Family: Sending our Condolenses on Harvey’s passing. We have heavy hearts and we will miss him greatly. Our times spent together and watching him grow up into such a fine man making us so proud to have our nephew in our lives. Blessings to you Cynthia and all your family.

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  • Shauna & Jason Frankiw says:
    October 21, 2024 at 6:02 pm

    Cynthia, Megan, Lorna and families
    We are so sorry to hear about Harvey’s passing. Sending our deepest sympathy and all our love

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  • Peter & Jane Levelton says:
    October 21, 2024 at 6:05 pm

    Cynthia and family we send our deepest condolences. Harvey was such a huge personality, he definitely filled a room. We fondly recall our road trips into Bella Coola and many weekends in Boston Bar, Kamloops and Nelson. RIP Harvey.

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