Steven Michael Harvey passed away at his home in North Platte, NE, August 14, 2015.
Steven Michael Harvey was born January 9, 1963 in North Platte, NE and was adopted by James and MaryAnn Harvey. They resided in Chappell, NE for several years before moving to Culbertson, NE and then to the Benkelman, NE area. Steve attended school in Benkelman and Haigler, NE.
When Steve was 16 years old he dropped out of school and left home, moving to North Platte, NE. He went to work for Denny Mogis Chevrolet and then worked several years for Kohler Trailer Sales. He also worked for Bryner Sod Farm, Union Pacific Railroad and Maxwell’s Off-Road Center. After a serious back injury he was considered disabled and was unable to work.

May 19, 1984, Steve married Teresa Worden from Burwell, NE and to this union two sons were born. Dustin James and Dillon Eugene. They lived their first year of marriage in Max, NE so Steve could help his father in his construction business. They then moved to North Platte where they spent the next 17 years together, divorcing in December 2002.

Steve was a natural mechanic and welder. He loved taking old worn trailers and making them look new again. He especially enjoyed the detail work of painting and pin-striping. Steve also enjoyed watching Nascar races and racing stockcars at the Lincoln County Raceway. He later enjoyed helping his boys race go-karts.
In 1995 Steve was able to obtain his GED, something he was very proud of since school was never easy for him!

He was preceded in death by his adoptive parents, Jim and MaryAnn Harvey, his birth mother, Jean Brandt and his sister Melissa Harvey.

He is survived by his sons, Dustin (Valerie) Harvey of Omaha, and Dillon Harvey of North Platte. 2 grandchildren, Natalia and Weston Harvey of Omaha. A brother, Rod (Jennifer) Brandt of North Platte, a sister Tammy (Mike) Buntjer of Anchorage, AK. and a sister, Martha (Buddy) DeWeese of Axtell, NE. A nephew, Cory DeWeese and niece Rylee Brandt. Also life-long friend of the family, Brian Grandy.
Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Cremation was chosen. Memorial services will be 3:00pm Friday August 21, 2015 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.