Harvey Shewan
August 4, 1940 - April 21, 2026
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Harvey Shewan, beloved husband, dad, granda and friend passed away April 21st, 2026, surrounded by family at Chilliwack Hospital.
Born on August 4th ,1940, in Dyce, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Harvey was the son of Charlie Alexander Shewan and Elsie Kemp (Hutton) Shewan.
As a young man, Harvey travelled to Canada with his parents on a vacation. During that visit they made the life-changing decision to make Canada their home, eventually settling in Oshawa, Ontario.
In 2002 Harvey and his wife Donna moved to Chilliwack, British Columbia, following his children and their families.
Harvey was a man of quiet strength, humble faith, an unwavering devotion to his family. His life was marked not by grand speeches, but by the everyday acts of love that shaped all of us.
Harvey was known as the “social butterfly” of the neighborhood by his family and friends.
Harvey is survived by his wife of 65 years, Donna Maire; his daughter Shari (Michael) and his grandchildren Aaron (Cheryl), Caci, Chelsea and Andrew.
He was predeceased by his beloved son Allan, whose memory remained closed to his heart. Also predeceased by his parents Charlie and Elsie Shewan;
as well his siblings Christine (James), Charlie II (Hilda) Shewan, Robert (Adelin) Shewan, Elsie (Jim) Adams, James (Molly) Moir.
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From: Wiebe and Jeske Funeral Home
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From: Shari schlechter
Relation: Daughter
My dad lived his life the way some people light a candle — quietly, steadily, without asking for attention, yet somehow illuminating everything around him. He didn’t need big speeches or grand gestures. His love showed up in the everyday things: the fixing, the checking in, the quiet presence that made you feel safe just because he was in the room.
He carried responsibility the way other men carry hobbies — naturally, without complaint, as if it were simply part of who he was. And in that steady way, he taught us what strength really looks like. Not loud. Not showy. Just faithful.
He loved Mom with a loyalty that ran deep. He loved us with that same steady devotion — the kind you feel more than you hear. And he loved his grandchildren with a pride that softened his whole face. They were his joy, his legacy, the ones who brought out that twinkle in his eye.
Part of his story — part of our story — is the grief he carried after losing Allan. He held that heartbreak quietly, but it shaped him. And today, as we honour Dad, we also feel the comfort of imagining that reunion — father and son, whole again, waiting for us in a place where pain has no home.
Dad wasn’t perfect, and he never pretended to be. But he was good. Good in the way that matters. Good in the way that shapes a family for generations. His humour, his “spare parts” wisdom, his calm steadiness — these are the things we’ll carry forward.
We miss him already. We will miss him for the rest of our lives. But we are grateful — deeply grateful — for the years we had, for the lessons he taught without ever trying, and for the love he gave so quietly and so well.
Daddy… thank you.
For your strength.
For your steadiness.
For your love.
For the way you shaped us simply by being who you were.
Rest now.
We’ll take it from here.
From: Jenny Ford
Relation: His wifes first cousin once removed
You picked such a wonderful picture of Harvey, it immediately floods my memory with his hearty laugh, pleasant personality, and kindness that he exuded. This earth has lost such an amazing soul, but heaven gained one of the best angels possible. His legacy will always live on. I am so sorry for your loss.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
Date & Time:
June 6, 2026
Beginning at 1:00pm
Location:
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church
46098 Higginson Road
Chilliwack, BC Canada
The family requests light and bright attire, no black.
46098 Higginson Road
Chilliwack, BC Canada
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