Harvey James Couch

Harvey Couch was an amazing husband, father, brother, and friend to all who knew him. Sadly,
on Saturday 10/02/2021, he went to his heavenly home. He has been reunited with his parents,
older brother, and all those he loved who passed on before him. He is someone who embraced
life, and lived it to the fullest. He is also the one who would give anyone the shirt off his back
and then his boots. If there was something he could do to help someone else, he did it, and then
more.
Harvey was born in Illinois on April 2nd, 1953. He moved to Oklahoma where he attended first
grade, he then moved to Texas for a year, as his father worked for the customs patrol as a
medical examiner. He then moved again, this time to Arizona where he grew up in Lukeville,
attending school in Ajo. He was introduced to ranch life by a family friend. He loved his life on
the ranch and would tell stories about his time there his entire life.
Harvey married the love of his life, Elaine, on July 12th, 1975. They enjoyed flying, riding
motorcycles, sailing, gardening, and taking care of the farm together. Harvey and Elaine raised
their kids in Prescott. When Harvey wasn’t working, he enjoyed taking his kids to the lake to go
skiing or family road trips. He taught his older children to fly and instilled a love for it. He loved
spending time with his grandchildren. Harvey would take his grandchildren flying in his airplane
and taught them to drive the tractor.
Harvey was a police officer in Prescott for 20+ years. He loved serving his community and saw
the good in people. He started the motorcycle squad in Prescott, eventually becoming
Lieutenant. Being a police officer was a huge part of who he was and he continued to serve his
community until the end.
Being a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was a central part of
his life. He has a testimony of his Savior Jesus Christ, of the power of prayer, and having an
eternal family. His Christ centered life encouraged him to serve others, instilling this value in his
children.
Harvey is survived by his wife (Elaine), his four children (Brenda, Beverly, Ben, Bonnie), fifteen
grandchildren, and two sisters (Lola and Cynthia).