Harvey Richert Garson, age 77 of Virginia and formerly of Britt, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 in Essentia Health Center - Virginia. He was born November 25, 1937 in International Falls, MN the son of Harvey O. and Lydia Marie (Richert) Garson, raised in Duluth, where he was active in Boy Scouts, and graduated from Denfeld High School. Harvey enlisted in the United States Air Force and after his active duty joined the Army National Guard and later the Air National Guard both in Duluth. He moved to Virginia and was a Cub Scout and a Boy Scout Leader for Troop 120, the secretary for the Virginia Bowling League for many years, was a Life Member of the Eveleth Elks Lodge and served as the Exalted Ruler in 1969, and enjoyed playing couples Kitten Ball with his wife: Geri. Harvey was a member of the Pike-Sandy-Britt Volunteer Fire Department, and EMT Training Officer, and was employed by UPS for 33 years. He also owned and operated an auto repair shop on Britt and was an Iron Range News photographer for WDIO Channel 10. Harvey moved to Babbitt where he and his wife operated a fabric, craft, and hobby store, was "Happy Harv" the Saturday Morning DJ for WELY, playing Classic Country Music, and was a member of the Babbitt VFW Post # 1539 and its Honor Guard. They moved to Arizona prior to moving to Virginia, MN. He was an aquatics instructor for the Mesabi YMCA, a Life Member of the Crellin-Tini VFW Post # 1113, and a member of the Pratt - Volden - Mickelson - Anderson Post # 239 American Legion – Virginia. Harvey enjoyed building doll houses and donating them, or giving them away. He loved to go fishing, camping, and golfing with his kids and grandkids, spending time with is dog, "Buddy" and his gazebo. Harvey's greatest joy was found spending time with his family.
Harvey is survived by his wife of 54 years: Geri; children: Michael (Lorraine) Garson of Garrison, MN, Todd (Julie) Garson of Esko, Joel Garson of Embarrass, and Julie (Roger) Rigstad of Fountain Hills, AZ; grandchildren: Michelle and Eric, Christopher, Ashley and Trent, Tanya and Spencer, Mark and Olga, Alicia and Dan, Ryan and Maegan, Stephanie and Joe, Kayla and Austin, Kaitlyn and Amanda; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law: Larry Ronn of Orono, MN and Gordon Morris of Duluth; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws; brothers: Robert and Ronald and sister: Marge Everett.
A Celebration of Harvey's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at the Bauman-Cron Funeral Home in Virginia. A Gathering time for family and friends will begin one hour prior to the service. Military Honors will be accorded by the Virginia Serviceman's Honor Guard.
Family services provided by Bauman-Cron, A Bauman Family Funeral Home in Virginia. To share personal condolences online, please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com .

Gathering Time for Family & Friends 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ,Saturday, August 15, 2015
Bauman-Cron Funeral Home Chapel
516 South First Street Virginia, MN 55792
Celebration of Life Service 11:00 a.m. ,Saturday, August 15, 2015
Bauman-Cron Funeral Home Chapel
516 South First Street Virginia, MN 55792
Military Honors Accorded by the Virginia Servicemen's Honor Guard