Harm-de Boer-Obituary

Harm Etsko "Harry" de Boer

Portland, Oregon

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Boer, Harm 'Harry' Etsko de 65 Oct. 01, 1946 Sept. 12, 2012 Our beloved Harry passed away unexpectedly at home on Sept. 12, 2012, during treatment of a devastating return of malignant melanoma. He will be deeply missed and always loved by his family whom he cherished and his friends will also...

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Ik heb met Harry gevoetbald gedurende een aantal jaren bij THOS in Beerta en ook bij hem thuis gegeten, omdat wij toen nog in Nieuw Beerta woonden. He was a fantastic fellow.

I had the opportunity of working with Harry in the past here in Spain and in Oregon and I keep a good memory of him. He was intelligent and a very honest person. I am sad about his loss but I am also had the privilege to work with him and to have his friend relationships. My condolences to Linda,his wife and his family.

Some of my fondest memories of growing up in Oregon are of my times learning to play soccer with Mr. de Boer, and of catching up after long periods away. I am a better man for having known all of the de Boers.

It is ironic that a person who gave so much with so much goodness, a person whose presence graced so many gatherings and whose talents enriched so many lives should leave so much that he loved so young.

My missing him is so much greater than the brief time I knew him would seem to justify. How much worse for those who knew him long. I am so sorry.

A wonderful man,to be remembered fondly.I was priviledged to know him.
A fine addition to the Kinard family.
May the good memories sustain alll who grieve Harry's passing.

Very good to have known Harry...We have lost a very good person......

It has been a pleasure knowing Harry for these last few years. He was an intelligent, well spoken, warm hearted person who left us all far too early in his vigorous and busy life.

Dick and Cathy Reader

It is said that you are never gone as long as someone remembers. Harry is well remembered. He was my exchange student brother when I was 15 in Ludington, MI. I remember picking him up at the airport. It was always amazing that he was exceptional at everything he did and he was the nicest person you could know. He would let me follow him anywhere and I did. I have always marveled at his piano playing and remember his playing along with Lawrence Welk on Sat nights. He made a big...

Harry stayed with my family when he was an exchange student, and I spent a little time at his home in Beerta, all those years ago. He put his soccer skills to good use: He was the kicker on our football team. His soccer-style kick was still a novelty all those years ago. My dad sure appreciated his musical skills, and Harry was very tolerant of his many requests. What a guy.