Obituary: Harvey D. Prouty “Harv”

Harvey D. Prouty “Harv”

Harvey D. Prouty “Harv”, age 87 and former “mayor” of 3rd and Washington, passed away September 5th, 2021 at his home in The Dalles surrounded by family.  

He was born in Osawatomie Kansas June 12, 1934, to Father Harvey Prouty and Mother Sadie Lenthicon, they both preceded him in death.  He had 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Sister Geraldine, brothers Wesley, Victor, Fred, Tony, and sister Dot. 

His family moved to Nampa, Idaho when Harvey was very young, and he spent most of his childhood there with his brothers and sisters running the streets of Nampa.  

He served in the United States Navy in the Korean War from 1952-1955 and was stationed on the U.S.S Essex CUA-9.  After leaving the Navy, he went to barber school. Upon graduating, he worked with his great friend Jim Kelly at “Kelly’s Barber Shop” at 300 E. Third Street, The Dalles.

He bought the barber shop when Jim passed, and he kept the Kelly name in honor of Jim.   Kelly’s Barber Shop is where he spent 40 plus years and made lots of great friends until he retired in 2010.  

He was married to Kaye for 25 years. She precedes him in death.  They loved to travel together and had a great love of life with friends and family.  

He was a member of the Elks lodge and trustee for 9 years.  He was also a member of The Fort Dalles Rodeo Association where he served as president from 1990-1991. He took many trips to Las Vegas for the National Finals Rodeo with his buddies: Milt, Steve, and Greg.  

He is survived by his son Stan Prouty and his daughter Stephanie Ryan (husband Chris); his grandkids, Marshall Thompson (wife Keli), Jessica Canady (husband Ryan) and Caitlyn Rivas (husband Javier).; great-grandkids; Bayli, Jersey, Adeline, Lincoln, Cruz, and baby girl Rivas.; his brothers Wes, Fred and Tony; sisters Geraldine, and Dot, as well as many nieces and nephews in Idaho. 

Harvey loved his family very much.  

His Celebration of Life will be October 2, 2021, at Spencer, Libby, and Powell at 2 pm. Please join his family to celebrate his life.