Alice Ann (Reddy) Harvey
Alice Harvey, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother died peacefully at Touchmark Memory Care Friday March 13th at the age of 91.
Alice was born in Amesbury Massachusetts May 18, 1934, to John J Reddy and Aurore M (Ora) Loiselle Reddy.
Her family moved to Washington D.C. when she was young as her father worked for the federal government with the immigration service. She recalled climbing onto the Abraham Lincoln Memorial statue as a young girl. A few years later her family moved to Monroe Michigan. She enjoyed living there and playing with friends in the city park that had a large statue of General George Armstrong Custer. She climbed on that statue too. Her family had to move again to Ferndale Michigan then ending up in Flint Michigan where she graduated from St Mary’s Catholic High School. Following high school graduation she was employed by the Buick Motor Division. Besides secretarial duties she was picked to be a model posing with the new cars introduced each year at the annual car show. It was during this time that Alice and a few friends would vacation at a popular dude ranch called the Jack and Jill. It was there that she developed a crush on a guy that worked at the ranch named Bill Harvey. Bill must have felt the same way because he asked Alice to marry him several times before she finally agreed. They were married on October 26, 1957, at St. Mary’s Church in Flint Michigan. She was 23 years old. Their honeymoon comprised of packing up the car and moving to Helena, Montana where Alice’s parents and young brother John now lived. Bill and Alice moved to a small ranch and began a family that grew to five children. With horses, cows, chickens, dogs, cats and five kids her plate was quite full as a homemaker. She made valuable life-long friends with neighbors during her time on the ranch. Alice and Bill had fun times going to dances, rodeos, playing cards, skiing, horse races and camping on many summer weekends. Bill and Alice decided to give up the ranch life and move to town after a few years as the commute to get the kids to all the school, sports and social functions got to be too difficult and they were able to move into a bigger home.
Alice then worked part time jobs at the Montana Newspaper Association, Department of Transportation and the Census Bureau. To help with family finances, Alice became queen of coupons. Sometimes she collected enough coupons that she would proudly drive to the grocery store and fill a cart full of groceries and pay nothing or almost nothing. The cashier probably dreaded seeing mom in line as well as the customers behind her. Alice took up tennis around the age of 38 and began a life-long love of the sport following in her father’s footsteps. She garnered some awards and tournament trophies as well as years of great experiences and friendships along the way. Golf was also a passion later in life. Alice was a devout Catholic. She was proud of her family and grateful to have been able to have relationships and attend activities with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Alice loved to tell jokes, laugh and reminisce about the past. She once wrote that each of her children was her favorite at one time or another but they exchanged places a lot.
Alice is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband of 53 years William (Bill) Harvey, brother Robert Loiselle, infant daughter Maryann, son-in-law Thomas Clinch, and close cousin Russ Harvey.
She is survived by her brother John (Judy) Reddy, children Mike (Lisa) Harvey, Dave Harvey, Paula Clinch, Karen (Larry) Ferguson and Bob Harvey all of Helena. Grandchildren: Justin Harvey (Jordan Conley), Hannah Harvey, Tara Harvey, Kristin Filcher (Jeff), Lauren Clinch Cullings (Josh), Ryan Clinch, Jacob Ferguson, Lucas Ferguson (Shayla), Scott Ferguson, Bryce Harvey (Katie Miller) and Dava Harvey as well as eight great grandchildren and one on the way.
In addition, she is survived by special extended family members, nephew Joe Reddy and family, Heather Pedersen, Arlene Harvey and sons Randall and Casey, Michael Groom and family as well as cousins, nieces and nephews in Michigan and Massachusetts.
Thank you to Touchmark Memory Care and Enhabit Hospice for their dedicated care. Thank you to Anderson Stevenson Wilke and Retz Funeral Home for all the support.
Mom, we love you, we miss you and we thank you.
Contributions can be made to: The Cathedral of St Helena, Food Share, dementia research or a charity of your choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 24, 2026
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 25, 2026
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N. Ewing Street
Helena, Montana
Rite of Committal
Immediately following the Funeral Mass
Wednesday March 25, 2026
Resurrection Cemetery
Helena, Montana
Funeral Reception
Immediately following the burial
Wednesday March 25, 2026
Social Center of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
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Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 24, 2026
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Mass
12:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 25, 2026
Cathedral of St. Helena
530 N. Ewing Street
Helena, Montana
Rite of Committal
Immediately following the Funeral Mass
Wednesday March 25, 2026
Resurrection Cemetery
Helena, Montana
Funeral Reception
Immediately following the burial
Wednesday March 25, 2026
Social Center of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
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Mary Anne McMahon says
Karen, Paula, Bob, Dave and Mike,
Oh how I loved your mom! She was always so bubbly and happy! I feel like one of the lucky ones for having known her! She had the best outlook on life and always said what was on her mind! Karen, you are definitely her daughter! Never change my dear friend! You and your families are on my mind, in my prayers and thoughts! Celebrate your mom and live her legacy! She lives on in all of you! All my love, Mary Anne McMahon
Virginia Michels says
Ever so sorry to learn this news. You were all blessed with a wonderful woman in your lives!!! I am certain that she left you with many many memories that will be with you forever!!! I can truly say I was blessed to have known her! Sending Big Hugs and prayers to all of you!!!
Kathy Royston says
Dear Harvey Family,
So sorry to learn about your mom. We are quite sure you’ll have wonderful memories to fill your hearts.
Tim & Kathy Royston
Carol Ann Christnacht says
Your Mom was a kind woman! I played tennis with her when I was in high school. She shared with me the Women’s Helena Tennis Ladder and I joined immediately. Alice made me feel so welcomeed!!! My prayers and blessings are with your family.
Carol Ann Christnacht
Tom/Judy Rolfe says
To the entire Harvey/Reddy family, we’re sorry to learn of Alice’s. We always so enjoyed our times socializing when Tom and Bill worked together at Grimes Motors. We send our sincere condolences at this difficult time.
Lorri Mullen says
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mother, Alice. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. May God Bless.
Mike Foster says
Margaret and I will miss your mother greatly, she was a dear friend! Every time we’d run into her at the Cathedral we’d always talk for quite a while. We can’t remember one time that, as we were departing she didn’t say, “now remember to pray for Dave and Bob”! We always said “we do and will”, then she’s get this great big smile.
Mike Foster
Mike Lightbody says
Harvey family, just saw the sad news of your mom’s passing. So many fond memories of Alice and Bill!! 7 years of some of the happiest days of my young life. She was always so much fun from Pictionary at the kitchen table to just hanging out and spending time with her and Bill. Just know I’m thinking of you guys and sending prayers your way.
Howard E. Haines says
I am sorry for your loss. She was a lively, lovely soul. How she would light up singing “Angels Watching Over Me.” She had other hymns she liked, but that was her most requested. I was blessed to know her.
Robin McCallum Ericksen says
I just learned of Alice’s death. I am so sorry. She was always so cheerful and fun to be around. Many memories of Russell Lane! My sincere sympathy to all the family.
Ted Polette says
Dear Dave and Family,
I’m sorry that I didn’t get to meet your precious mother, but I can tell she was a “keeper” based on the wonderful children that she raised. Where there is sadness, love plants a garden of memories. May her garden bloom abundantly and those memories sustain you until you are reunited. Love, Ted
Kirsten Faubion and Allison Wright says
We are remembering Alice as a resident living in Touchmark with our mother, Ruth, for her charming presence and radiant smile. Her daughters, Paula and Karen were important support for their mother, offering endless kindhearted caring loyalty. It was inspiring to witness the gentle nuturing and emotional strength they displayed while caring for their wonderful mom. Blessings to the Harvey family. Ruth, Kirsten and Allison