Dr. Keith William Harvie, DO

Dr. Harvie passed away December 18, 2024, at the age of 84. His immense impact on his friends, loved ones, patients, and the community will not be forgotten. The Harvie family moved to Albuquerque in December 1973 with their 2 children. Dr. Harvie began his private medical practice in Albuquerque; Orthopedic Consultants, where he cared for patients as an Orthopedic surgeon for 35 years. He retired from performing surgery in 2009. The last 13 years of his medical career, he performed Independent medical evaluations and worked as an expert witness for legal proceedings. He fully retired in 2022. 

Dr. Harvie was a veteran of the US Navy and served during the Vietnam war on the Hospital ship, USS Repose. He was the first D.O. to pass the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery in addition to the Osteopathic Board. 

A proud member of the Jewish Community, Dr. Harvie was a member of Congregation B’nai Israel, and active in many roles as a teacher, mentor, board member as well as a term as board president. He was also a member and a past president of the Jewish Federation of Albuquerque. Outside of the operating room he was known for his charm, sense of humor, and commitment to helping others. He was a great patron of New Mexico arts, culture, wine and enjoyed woodworking. He and his wife were known for their love of unique playing cards and had an extensive collection that he enjoyed sharing with friends. His support and advocacy stretched across the nation, touching the lives of many people across New Mexico and in the greater community. 

 A Certified Life-Master bridge player, lifelong learner, and bicycling enthusiast. Dr. Harvie could be seen riding endless miles across the Bosque bike trails and abroad. In the 1990’s he became active on the Greater Albuquerque Bicycling Advisory Committee where he helped facilitate the building of bike lanes into the bridges across I-40 and to help improve bike-trail access throughout Albuquerque.

He was outspoken and active in serving the community, attending city council meetings, town hall meetings, and penning countless letters to elected officials on issues that were important to him. He leaves a legacy reminding us of the shared responsibility we each have to stay engaged in the communities we live in.

As a young man born in Corinth, NY and raised in nearby Monticello, he was an exceptional musician and trumpet player, playing first chair, and offered scholarships to study music. He turned them all down to attend Yeshiva University in Manhattan, NY and later study medicine at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Harvie completed his orthopedic residency at Tufts University Meical Center in Boston MA. He was also the youngest eagle scout ever at the time at the age of 13, in 1953. His love of music never dimmed, where his extensive collection of folk, bluegrass, and jazz could be heard throughout his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Gussie Harvie, and youngest brother Bruce.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years Betty, their children Joel, and Lois, grandchildren Donald, Kaylee, Marshall, and Shani, and his 2 surviving brothers Glen and Wayne Harvie. Services are scheduled for Tuesday December 24 at 9:30 AM at Fairview Cemetery on Yale Blvd. 

Donations can be given to B'nai Israel Synagogue