Harvey Garlington

Harvey Leander Garlington, age 78, of Crookston, MN, and formerly a longtime Grand Forks, ND resident, died early Tuesday morning, February 4, 2014, at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston. Harvey was born in Fordyce, AR on February 26, 1935, the son of John and Erma (Hughes) Garlington. He grew up in Fordyce and at the age of 19 entered the US Air Force on June 17, 1954. He was united in marriage to Regina Kennedy and a son, Scott, was born to their union. Harvey decided to make the Air Force his career and on February 25, 1958 he re-enlisted. He served in many parts of the world including, Viet Nam, and received his honorable discharge on January 1, 1975. He married Carole Ann Joy on November 19, 1966 at Las Vegas. They had a son, Mike, and 2 daughters, Juli and Sandi. Having served at the Grand Forks Air Force Base Harvey chose Grand Forks to be his retirement destination. He was employed at the United Hospital, today known as Altru, for several years before retiring from the maintenance department. He enjoyed being outdoors, visiting with friends, fishing, and gardening. He was a very talented carpenter and considered himself to be a "jack of all trades." He will be missed dearly by his family and all who shared in his life. Family members include his 4 children and their families: Scott (Anne) Garlington of Barnstable, MA and their children, Rylie and Daniel; Mike (Kathleen) Garlington of Crookston, MN and their children, Cassandra, Madelaine, and Jacob; Juli Garlington of Grand Forks, ND; and Sandi (Will) Mollfulleda of Lorton, VA and their son, Josh. A graveside service for Harvey Garlington will be held at Oakdale Cemetery in Crookston at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 20, 2014, with The Rev. Jo Gast, officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Grand Forks Air Force Base Honor Guard.

Funeral Home: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home 615 South Minnesota Street Crookston, MN US 56716

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