WILHELM, Harvey Gibbons

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 11-08-2013 Harvey Gibbons Wilhelm, 97, of Snowflake passed peacefully while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born March 16, 1916, in St. Johns to Z. George Wilhelm and Nancy Naomi. Harvey did ham radio and was under the call sign W7UKK. He enjoyed pursuing knowledge in science and electronics and owned Harvey’s TV Shop in Snowflake for many years. He also had a love for music of all types. Harvey enjoyed sharing a good story and laugh with friends, he was always patient and kind, always having a bright outlook in life. He loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Harvey was a veteran who served as a railway battalion in World war II. On Oct. 5, 1948, he married the love of his life, Elva Virginia Wilhelm of 65 years, in Salt Lake City, Utah, whom he is survived by. He is also survived by his sons, Marion R. Wilhelm (Doris) of Arizona and Carroll S. Wilhelm (Christine) of Arizona, daughters: Betty Jean Johnson (Mike) of Oregon and Mary Theresa Tillitson (Charles) of New Mexico. Harvey was preceded in death by his daughters, Lydia M. Wardell and Mary “Nonie” Johnson. There will be a public visitation with family at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, with services beginning at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Snowflake Temple View Chapel. Interment will take place later that day at the St. Johns Cemetery. Silver Creek Mortuary of Taylor handled arrangements.