Rachel Hammers
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Funeral services for Rachel Margaret Harvey Hammers, 32, Lawrence, KS, will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Lawrence. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. She died on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Rachel was born on August 26, 1979 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the daughter of Dr. Joseph and Mary Margaret Hansen Harvey.
She was a 1997 graduate of Perry-Lecompton High School and later the University of Kansas in 2003.
She loved and was beloved by her family. She received the grace of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.
She was married to Sean Hammers on April 12, 2010 in Lawrence, KS. He preceded her in death in December 2011.
She is survived by three daughters, Mesa Margaret Rings, of Springdale, AR, Jenna Joyce Harvey, Jaci Rae Goolsby, and a son, Josiah Goolsby, of Lawrence. Other survivors include her parents of Lawrence; two sisters, Rebecca Todd (husband, Jared), of Baldwin City, KS, Anna Vinson (husband, Stephen), of Olathe, KS; five brothers, Dr. Phillip Harvey (wife, Kim) of Burkburnett, TX, Caleb Harvey, of Lawrence, KS, Benjamin Harvey, of Manhattan, KS, Andrew Harvey, of Lawrence, KS, and Elijah Harvey, of Lawrence, KS, and her maternal grandmother, Joyce Margaret Hansen, of Bellevue, NE.
The family suggests memorials in her name to the Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence.
The family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday evening at the church.
We will forever hold Rachel in our hearts – she gave us the most beautiful gift when she chose us to adopt Mesa and be her forever family.
Rachel was a beautiful young lady who was loved by and loved her children very much. My thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.
We are so sorry for the loss, we are holding your family in prayer. Asking for the peace of God that passes all
understanding.
Sincerely
Paul and Mary
You are a wonderful family and Rachel was very blessed to be part of it. Love is forever and you will be reunited with her. We will walk with you in anyway you might need. Jesus holds her now. Love, Jon and Nan
Prayers are being sent to the family in this tough time. Sorry for your loss and all the pain that comes along with it. Always keep the faith because God always has a plan. Deepest sympathies to the family.
I live next door to Rachel, we both stay home and spent a great deal of time together. Rachel has been such a great friend to me, she was so kind and so giving. I am still in shock and wish I’d hear her signature knock. She will be dearly missed. My condolences to her family.
Uncle Joe, Aunt Mary and my beloved Cousins. Michele and I are deeply saddened by Rachel’s passing. We love you all so much, and her light and love will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and take solace that she is at the right hand of Christ and we will see her again. God bless,
Bill, Michele, Caitlyn and Beckett
I’m so sorry for your loss Rachel was a lovely person praying for your family God bless you all
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with your family.
Our hearts go out to you and your family. May the Lord continue bearing you up in sorrow as he has in sweeter days with love, peace, hope and blessings.
Joe, Mary, and Family-We are deeply heartbroken for your family. Although we don’t grieve as those who have no hope, we still grieve and this pain is one that only our Father can comfort. Praise God for your life, example and love that you show to all who know you, including Rachel and her children. Know that you are all being lifted in prayer every moment.
We love you all so-Randy, MIchelle, Carly and Evan Barnes
Our hearts go out to your family in this time of loss. We hold you in our prayers, trusting in the strong and sustaining faith Christ Jesus has built within you. Love from the Adema Family.
Dear Uncle Joe, Aunt Mary, and our Cousins,
We are saddened to hear about Rachel. Good memories, including family gatherings at Grandpa & Grannie’s and her care for our boys as she helped them ride horses on your farm, remind us of what a sweet blessing she was in our lives. Know that we are thinking of you and praying for you.
Love, Mike, Sandy, Jack, and Reid Mitchell
Dearest Harvey Family,
I am so sorry for your incredible loss. It was such a blessing to know Rachel over the last 10 years. She was such a loving mother and just held a special place in my heart. We are praying for you all and her precious children as you grieve sweet Rachel. May God comfort you and bring you His peace as you walk through this. I am so sorry.
Dr. Joe and Mary,
Words are so hard at this time. You two are such special people and your faith and love is remarkable. Your daughter was a beautiful person. I did not find out until this morning when I got to work and I want you to know I am so very sorry for your loss. Many prayers will be said for you and your entire family, and especially the four little ones that lost their mother. God Bless you,
Kylee Moore
To the Harvey Family-
Our hearts go out to you and our prayers go on your behalf to our Heavenly Father who loves you and cares for you.
You are an important part of our covenant church family and we are so sorry for your loss.
Larry and Dea
Dear Uncle Joe, Mary, nieces and nephews, We are so sorry. We weep with you, however we don’t grieve as those with no hope. The death of a child is the ultimate tragedy. It has been said when your parents die you lose part of your past, but when a child dies you lose part of the future. We continue to pray for you. May the strength and peace of God surround you. Love Dan & Dee
I will always remember Rachels beautiful smile walking the halls of PLHS. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and her children.
Dear Joe, Mary and family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of Rachel. Loving you and holding you in our hearts and prayers. Tenderly, Tom and Cissy
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you strength and may His mercies be new every morning during this time of loss. May His presence be very tangible to all of you in the days ahead. Praying for these precious children especially. Prayerfully, Sharon Evans
So sorry for your loss. My family’s thoughts and Prayers are with your family.
So sorry for your loss. My family’s thoughts and Prayers are with your family.
Uncle Joe, Aunt Mary, and Cousins:
Please accept our deepest sympathies and prayers. May God lift you all up, provide you with comfort and the knowledge that Rachel is with our Lord.
“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.” (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14)
With our love and prayers,
Mike, Tania, Caeden & Charlotte
Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Harvey family on the loss Of Rachel. Words can’t fix this and only our precious Jesus can. We hold you in our prayers as you travel through this most difficult time.
Wes and I are so sorry, we wish you some peace at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
My condolences to you and your family for the loss of your loved one Mrs Hammers. May you find comfort in the words of our Lord Jesus in John 5:28,29, “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out…..to a resurrection of life.”
I am so sorry for your loss. I’m praying that God will strengthen and comfort you at this time of great sorrow.
I am so sorry for your loss. I’m praying that God will strengthen and comfort you at this time of great sorrow.
We are asking the Lord to provide you all with His peace and strength as you morn the loss of Rachel. We love you Harvey Family. -Joel, Christiane & the Branstrom Family
I am truly sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your entire family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this trying time. Rachel was a beautiful person inside and out and was adored by so many. May God be with you.
I keep trying to find words, but none come. But The Comforter has everything you need during this time…I am lifting all of you up to Him.
Our deepest sympathy to your family at this tradgic loss. Praying for the peace that passes our understanding to fall upon your family.
In Prayer,
The McAlisters
hey harvey family im so so sorry 4 ur lost of rachel she is in a better place now god bless u joe and mary harvey and her geat kids love u guys
I am so very sorry to read this. You are all in my prayers. xo
My deepest sympathy for your loss-Rachel was a wonderful person and friend, full of joy and always a ready smile. I saw her as a loving mother and pray for her children during this time of confusion and loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dear Uncle Joe, Aunt Mary and cousins. I am deeply saddened by the loss of Rachel. She was a beautiful girl with a huge heart. May the love of Christ surround you and let him hold you in the palm of his hand. You are in our prayers, Sarah, Adam, Julia, Anna, & Clara
Dear Harvey Family,
My heart goes out to all of you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rachel was a special person and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
No word just all my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Mary and family,
Mary, I remember so clearly the joy and pride with which you spoke when you talked about your children at our Vine reunion, so I can only imagine the pain you must feel now at the loss of your beautiful daughter. My thought and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Becky
Rachel had the most beautiful smile! When I think of her, I remember the glow of her smile and the love she showed to her kids. She even taught my eldest how to jump from the diving board last summer. I have and will continue to lift your family up in prayer.
Rachel was such a beautiful person. I hope she is at peace. I’ll miss you Rachel. Thank you for being my friend during my darkest days. I can’t make it tomorrow, but my prayers are with your spirit and your beautiful children. Thanks for the laughs, the tears, and your friendship.
Your friend always,
Jerri Scherff
Victoria is a good friend to Jenna and was devastated to hear the news. Victoria stated that Rachel was “one of the most nice and good” Moms in the world. We are sorry to hear of Rachel’s passing and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this devastating time.
I pray that God will give you extraordinary comfort and healing and bind up the hurting and broken places in life.
Oh, dear sweet Mary and Joe and family, our hearts are breaking for all of you.We do think or you often especially at Christmas card time. We never know what God has planned for us. We pray that your heartaches will lessen over time and Trust the Lord for Comfort. We love you all, Diane and John
Rachel was truly a unique and wonderful person who was taken too soon. Yet, her love, kindness and grace will live on in the hearts and minds of her friends, family and children. May she now go softly into that gentle night and find everlasting peace.
I am so sorry for your loss
Love and prayers, Mary Mary. May the arms that are now holding your darling daughter hold you and give you comfort and peace. His promises are true–He is very near to us in times of sorrow and pain. Kathy Antonen
Joe, Mary & Family – I am so very sorry for your loss. I can’t begin to imagine the grief you must be feeling at this time after losing a child. I do know the grief of losing a sibling as I lost my sister in January. But one so young . . . My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
We empathize with your loss. No words or gestures can convey our sympathy. We share in your grief. May peace and tranquility find you.
Love,
James and Family
Our condolences are extended to the Harvey family! You will be in our thoughts/prayers!
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey,
I am a life long friend of Kim’s. I am so sorry for your loss. While I didn’t know your lovely daughter personally, I have heard nothing but wonderful things from Kim over the years about all the Harvey kids. I know Rachel was no exception. Having children of my own…I can not imagine your loss. But I do know that you have a blessed hope of seeing your daughter again. You have my prayers. May God grant you wisdom, strength, peace and hope over the coming weeks and months.
Blessings, Kim Rowe
Dear Mary and Joe, Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your daughter. Please know that we are thinking of you and pray that good memories will begin to bring you comfort.
With much sympathy, Debby and Michael Olson
Dearest Joe, Mary and family,
My Dad and I heard from Mayme about Rachel’s passing. We are so sorry and grieve with you. May our Lord hold you high and give you strength as you mourn. We love all of you so much and send many gentle hugs and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
David Appel and family
Mary and Joe, I am so incredibly sad for you both and send you my heartfelt condolences. May you find strength in each other and your family. God Speed.
Linda Vick
I was so sad to hear of Rachel’s passing, I pray for peace and comfort for all of her family and children. we will never forget you Rachel. God speed.
May God’s loving arms hold you tight during this great loss! Our hearts ache for you, and we will keep your entire family close in the days and months ahead! You have always been living examples of Faith in our Lord…your Faith and memories will lead you now. Most Sincerely…Laurie and John Deniger
May God’s loving arms hold you tight during this great loss! Our hearts ache for you, and we will keep your entire family close in the days and months ahead! You have always been living examples of Faith in our Lord…your Faith and memories will lead you now. Most Sincerely…Laurie and John Deniger
Rachel was such a kind and caring person. I will always remember our rides to PLHS softball practice when I was a freshman. She didn’t hesitate in offering to drive an underclassmen to practice. We had some good times in that car on those short trips. I’m am sadden to hear she has been taken so soon. But I know she will be looking down taking care of you all. My thoughts and prayers to the entire Harvey family.