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Harijs Beiks Obituary
BEIKS _ Harijs Arvid Born in Riga, Latvija on October 24, 1917, Harry slipped peacefully away in Vancouver on March 1, 2007 in the loving embrace of his family, as the setting sun cast an amber light upon his face. A beloved husband, adored father, proud grandfather, loyal friend and endearing uncle, he leaves an indelible mark on those who witnessed his wit, wisdom and charm. He truly was a good man. To the world you may have just been somebody, but to us you were the world. Until the next enchanted evening, love Dzidra, Ilona, Rita. No service by request.
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Todd Bentley
November 23, 2007
I will always remember Mr. Beik's warm, inviting smile and quick sense of humour.
My heart is heavier but my smile is genuine as I think of all the times at the house, full of food and drink, I got to trade some verbal jabs with Mr. Beiks. I was always overmatched!
He truly was someone I looked forward to visiting with, each and every time.
My deepest sympathy on his passing to Mrs. Beiks, Ilona and Rita.
April 17, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to you, Mrs. Beiks, Ilona, Rita and your families, on the death of your dear husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law,your neighbours
Family Guenter and Marianne Czerwinski
brendan o'leary
April 12, 2007
My heartfelt sympathies to you Mrs Beiks, Ilona, Rita and family, and all of us who had the priviledge of knowing and loving Harry. He was a good man. I am honored to have spent memorable time with him over the years.
I will always keep you in my thoughts and prayers and dedicate this Irish blessing to the memory of a great friend and mentor.
Go n-eiri an bothar leat
Go raibh an ghaoth go brach ag do chul
Go ionrai an ghrian go te ar d'aghaidh
Go dtite an bhaisteach go min ar do phairceanna
Agus go mbuailimid le cheile aris
Go gcoinni Dia i mbas a laimh thu
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
The rain fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand
Leslie
April 12, 2007
I'm thinking of you both and your mum as you confront the pain
that the passing of your beloved Dad brings...
The thing that I remember that begins to ease the pain...is when you
realize that in bodily death your Dad becomes so acutely alive in a
million little ways that make you believe in immortality...a
recognizable gesture or expression in one of your kids....the smell of
his favourite flower or the fleeting smell of him from out of
nowhere...when you look down at your own hand and see his or you laugh
together at things he would have gotten a kick out of (or is getting a
kick out of).
A toast to Harry Beiks and the beauty he manifested here on earth,
most literally in the two of you, but also in the millions of
little ways that hint at immortality....
Thinking of you with a lot of love....Leslie
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Rick Oliver
April 12, 2007
Ilona,Rita and Mrs.Beiks. I am sorry for the loss of your Father and Husband. I only met your father once when we came to Canada. The time we were there I really enjoyed talking with him he made me fill very welcome. It was so nice to sit and listen to some of his story's He was a Great man. You can tell because he raised to wonderful daugthers. I'm thinking and praying for all of you. I Love you lots. Rick
Anne Bodnar
April 11, 2007
A good life, well lived, is a wonderful thing. The memories of your dad's dry humor and honest smile will live with me always. My heart goes out to you Ilona, Rita and Mrs. Beiks. How lucky we are to have known someone to whom saying goodbye is so hard. The memories keep the one's we've lost alive, so keep all your memories close and let them put smiles on your faces.
Love to you all,
Anne.
Andris Kikauka
April 11, 2007
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