Alton, NH

Harvey Willard Keirstead, age 56, lost his courageous battle with cancer on October 9, 2016, with members of his family around him. A trooper with the attitude of beating the disease and an inspiration to those around him. He dealt with this disease since April 2011 and still found humor in life until his death.

Born on April 14, 1960 in Nashua, NH, he worked with his father Willy in the family construction business, before he relocated to Alton, NH.

Harvey was an avid outdoorsman, whose passion was hunting. He enjoyed hunting bear, deer, turkey and rabbits. He spent the summer fishing, all the while, getting ready for fall hunting.

Whether helping someone move, build a home, or stack wood, Harv was always there to lend a hand. With a heart of gold, he would give whatever he had, if he thought it would help someone, while perfecting his simple and Spartan lifestyle. He needed little in his life, other than knowing he had helped others.

Harvey is predeceased by his mother Linda Young, he leaves behind his dad Willard L. Keirstead, his sister Sheri Keirstead and significant other David Sample, 2 brothers: Dale Keirstead, Jason and wife Kelly Keirstead and nephew Jayden Keirstead, also many aunts, uncles and cousins.

"Harv is in his final tree stand".

Calling hours are Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 1-3pm at Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, 12 School Street in Alton, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to: Central VNA/Hospice in Laconia, NH.