Harris-BEEK-Obituary

Harris VAN BEEK

Sydney, New South Wales

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VAN BEEK Harris John26.12.51 - 13.9.17Dearly loved and loving husband of Jane, adored and proud father of Anna, Pete and Tom, and father-in-law of Charlotte, doting grandfather of Polly, cherished son of Sophie and Kik (deceased), brother of David and wonderful friend to many.Harry lived life to...

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A lifelong friend - Always remembered

Ross Daniels has just informed me of the death of Harris back in 2017. So sorry to hear this news. Harris was a man of integrity with a good heart. I got to know him during the 1980s when I served on the national board of Amnesty International. Vale Harris Van Beek. David Muir AM

Condolences from Amsterdam. I just learned that Harris passed away in september 2017. He was a good and wise friend and a great father and husband. His parents were also very warm and lovable. Jane, I wish you strength.

Time has passed since Harris departed, but it hs made the poignant loss no less painful. A beautiful person sadly missed. James Dunn AM

Dear Jane and family
we were deeply shocked and distressed to read this morning that Harris had passed away. We will always remember him as a thorough gentlemen and an absolutely lovely man. Norbert recalls the last time he ran into Harris, crossing the road outside our office in O'Connell Street; a brief but warm exchange of greetings and the inevitable "The four of us have got to get together again sometime soon."
Please accept our sincere condolences. May the memories of the good...

Harris you were one of the best - Nature's own true gentleman. To all your Family and Friends our deepest condolences. You will long be fondly remembered and your memory cherished. Our love to all, Sandra & Sandy MacGregor.

On behalf of Rio Tinto Weipa we acknowledge the sad passing of Harris. Harris was instramental in leading and facilitating a partnership between key stakeholders, including Rio Tinto and Western Cape College Weipa.

The legacy of this partnership has already passed ten years and will be an ongoing memory of Harris's work with us.

To Harris's family, thank you for accomodating Harris time away from his family for this work.

He will be fondly remembered and sadly...

It is an honour to light a candle for my old AI friend & colleague who himself fought long & hard to keep the flame of human rights burning bright & strong these many years. You will continue to be an inspiration to us all.