A service to celebrate the life of Harvey H. Toews, 69, of Richmond will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 12, 2009 in the Chapel of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond with Deacon Don Murrile officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Monday, May 11, 2009 in the Stateroom of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg.

Harvey was born April 17, 1940 in Borger, Texas to Walter and Ruby (Harder) Toews. He proudly earned his Bachelor's of Mathematics from the University of Texas and later went on to work as a Geophysicist for Chevron. He retired from Chevron after 27 years. Harvey loved to read no matter what the genre, and was a great problem solver. He enjoyed tennis and watching various films. He had a love of western-history, especially Lewis and Clark. He also enjoyed visiting museums. Most importantly, he loved his family. He passed away May 7, 2009 at his home in Richmond.

Harvey is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Ruby Toews.

He is lovingly survived by his wife of 41 years, Merle (Williams) Toews; son, Michael Loren Toews and partner, Angie Geiter of Austin; daughter, Tracy Toews Mouton and husband, Kenny of Houston; brother, Wally Toews and wife, Jan of Plano; sister, Anna Toews and husband, Robert Kieras of Austin; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other family and a multitude of friends.

Memorial donations may be made in Harvey's name to the American Heart Association, Texas Affiliate, P.O. Box 15186, Austin, Texas 78761.