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Wayne Pierson
January 17, 2008
Dear Treichel Family
I began working with Harvey in 2002. Harvey was truly a caring and genuine person. He was a very special man who was always concerned about others. No matter what was happening around him, he was always pleasant and positive. I came to consider him a friend. I will truly miss his presence.
Don Neudorf
January 14, 2008
Sorry to hear for your lose. Harvey was a great guy. Alot of fun and respect. Will miss him. Take care all Don Neudorf (Moose Mountain Bus Lines) Regina Sask
Walter Makey
January 7, 2008
I got to know Harvey 8 years ago, when I was Just getting started in Ft. McMurray. He made the bus trips back to Edmonton to see my family a real pleasure. He never failed to ask how they were doing or when he would be bringing them up to see me. I have always counted Harvey as a friend and as someone I could talk to about almost anything. His advice has helped me countless times! My family will miss you, Harvey! May God bless and keep the Treichel family close to His heart in this time of great sorrow.
Walter, Sheri-Lynn, and Noelle Makey
Cheryl Whiskeyjack
January 7, 2008
I want to pass on my condolences to Mr Treichel's family and share a story of him.
One weekend in November I had a ticket to ride up to Fort Mac to visit my sister. That week I was due to travel was the week of the bus crash in Grande Priarie where a young mom and baby died. Then the night before I travelled a bus crashed in Golden BC and again there were casualties. The day of my travel the forcast was for freezing rain and snow! I seriously reconsidered my trip to Fort Mac but by 5pm gathered the courage to get on your husband/dad's bus.
Your husband/father was so kind and gentle a reassuring to us on the trip. He told us his #1 priority was getting us there and getting us there safely. Our safety came first and the schedule came second. I was 40 mins late getting in but made a point of thanking your husband/dad for getting me there safely. I remember saying "I know it's your job but -Thank you!" Very graciously he said "why you are welcome-and thank you for choosing Red Arrow!
I'm sad to hear he passed away. I'm so sorry for you that are left to mourn him.
He was a kind a gracious man.
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January 7, 2008
We moved to Fort McMurray in 1983 and in the years that followed we came to know Harvey not as the Red Arrow driver, but as “our” Harvey. Over the years, Harvey would bring Grandma to her grandchildren; daughter to her Mother; and grand-daughters to their grandparents. As my girls grew and started to take the bus on their own, they looked forward to their trips with Harvey. I remember him teasing them about being a handful, while grinning at them and passing a side wink to me. Harvey seemed to delight in reuniting our family, whether it be here in Fort McMurray or in Edmonton. He was truly a caring spirit and kind soul. It was not until a couple of days ago that we learned it really was Harvey on that fateful night (we had all prayed that it wasn’t). Your husband, father and grandfather touched the lives of many people along his journey thru life and we will certainly miss him on our next trips. This sad news had my now grown children and I sharing a few tears and stories of “our” Harvey – even now, he’s still reuniting my family.
Judy (Morrison) Crewe, Holly Morrison and Leanne Morrison – Fort McMurray
Suzanne Goodwin
January 6, 2008
Dear Jean & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to have known Harvey.
Suzanne Goodwin (Robson)
Louise Litzenberger
January 6, 2008
I send my heartfelt loving thoughts and prays to you as I share in your sorrow.
Barry & Rose Getschel
January 5, 2008
Harvey loved his job and he enjoyed interacting with people. His exuberence in putting together the Annual Golf Tournament was contagious as was his sense of humour. He will be missed and thought of often.
Ron bruce
January 5, 2008
MY THOUGHTS GO TO YOU THE FAMILY I MET HARV WAY BACK IN 1980 AND HE WAS A MENTIOUR TO ME AND GAVE ME LOTS OF POINTER ON HOW TO DEAL WITH CUSTOMERS IN THE COACH INDUSTRIE YOU WILLL BE MISSED
Lane and Deborah Fundytus
January 5, 2008
Our prayers are with you and the family. We had a brief chance to visit with Harvey at my fathers funeral (Art Litzenberger). May God be with you.
Kevin Gibb (Red Arrow)
January 5, 2008
To Jean Treichel and family:
May the memories of a lifetime comfort you in this time of sorrow. Those of us who worked with Harvey over the years, will never forget his warm and friendly smile or his fun loving attitude. It was always a pleasure to work with Harvey. As a rookie driver many years ago, he was always willing to give me helpful advice. May the golf tournaments be plentiful in Heaven.
Michael McDermott
January 4, 2008
I will always have good memories of the 22 years working together with Harvey at Diversified / Red Arrow.
Our prayers are with you Jean and the family during your time of loss.
Butch and Marilyn Eade
January 4, 2008
We knew Harvey through the busing industry, and through golf tournaments, he was such a happy person that he was a joy to be around.
We rode on his bus often as most of our family had, he was such a fantastic profession driver. He would do anything to make his passengers comfortable.
We were shocked and saddened to find out about the accident, we prayed for him, but God had other plans for him.
Jean and family our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We pray that time will ease the pain and the happy memories will take over.
God bless you.
Darryl and Brenda Baldock
January 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers go to your family. Harvey was a really good friend to my mom and dad. My mom and dad talked alot about the times you spent at their cabin and how good friends that you were to them.
Ron Schoenborn
January 4, 2008
Sorry to hear of your lose.I have known Harvey for Many years and we traveled many trips together with FunFinders. Always great to catch up with him on the road to catch up on the miles past.It was always great to see a familiar face miles away from home
Ron Schoenborn(Moose Mountain Bus Lines) Regina Sask
Rob and Anita Mandrusiak
January 4, 2008
Jean and Family: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Our family knew Harvey for a very long time through his work. My parents and sister were fellow drivers and my husband and I rode with him many times back and forth between Edmonton and Fort McMurray. He always had a smile and a joke to tell. He will be missed dearly.
Jamie Niles
January 4, 2008
I was so sorry to hear that Harvey had passed away. He worked with my Dad when they were both driving for Fun Tours 30 years ago. He was our driver for two tours to California and I remember him as having a great sense of humor and excellent driving skills. He will be missed.
Irene & Len Robson
January 4, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Brenda-Lee Graham
January 4, 2008
I have travelled with Harvey many times with Red Arrow. I was always so pleased to see that he was going to be my driver. He always had a smile, sense of humor and a gentle spirit. I will miss him a great deal. I remember the last time we spoke he told me he was looking forward to a finial retirement so he could spend time with his family. My prayers and thoughts are with his wife and family, he always talked with such pride about you. My prayers and thoughts are also with his Red Arrow family, Harvey took pride in his job and loved the people he worked with and were true friends with.
Dave Wylie
January 4, 2008
Sherri and I consider ourselves priviledged to have known Harvey & Jean and share many good times with them over the years. Our kindest thoguhts and sympathies go out to Jean and the family. God bless you and keep you Harvey.
Amanda Eade
January 3, 2008
Harvey was a great man, he always had a smile on his face. I was very shocked to learn of the accident as he was a great driver. He was in my thoughts and prayers from the moment I found out. I was hoping and praying that he would make it through this. We dont understand why God takes the best of them, but his reasoning we always will question. Jean and family, my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I know your memories of him as well as the love and support of friends and family will help pull you through this. I will always remember the golf tournaments and the comforting rides to Edmonton or McMurray with him. Rest in Peace Harvey. You will never be forgotten!
Butch & Helen Wilson
January 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Phil & Leeanne Foisy
January 3, 2008
Our condolenses to the entire Treichel family, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. Harvey was always a very kind and loving man, who's memory will be cherished by anyone who had the opportunity to meet him.
Sharleen (Buffy) Ball and Brad Hindle
January 3, 2008
Dear Jean and Family,
Our thoughts and prayer are with you during this difficult time.
terry tabbert
January 3, 2008
Harvey was a wonderful person, always with a kind smile and a great heart. We, your Red Arrow family will miss you greatly. Jean & family, please know that our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Terry & Barry Tabbert & Family
Dean Simpson
January 3, 2008
Harvey... I didn't know you for very long, but I'm glad I got to meet you. Harvey's smile when he came in from a Bus run was one I'll always remember. Quick to throw a Joke or laugh at mine, he was someone who had a good sense of humour. You'll be missed. See you, my friend...
Dallas and Sheila Dyck
January 3, 2008
Our thoughts,sympathy and prayers.Are with the family during these trying times.
Jim and Iris Lightle
January 3, 2008
Dear Jean and Family
Our hearts go out to you and your family. Harvey was a great man who will be sadly missed by all who knew him well.
Sharleen (Buffy) Ball and Brad Hindle
January 3, 2008
Dear Jean and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult times.
Brad and Buffy
Audrey Wiese
January 3, 2008
Harvey was my "little" brother, a very good friend: always a smile and a helping hand and a cheerful hug. Both Auggie and I are missing him terribly.
To Jean and your family we share your sorrow, but we will share happiness together again too.
Always looking up,
Much love,
Audrey & Auggie
Alan & Dorothy Venters
January 3, 2008
As you pass through this very difficult time, may it comfort you to know that you are not alone.
Although we can't understand why this happened, God knows the reasons why and He loves you and cares for you. (Dave's parents)
Peter & Marilyn Smith
January 3, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John & Susan Brennan
January 3, 2008
My husband and I will both miss Harvey's humor, wit, and friendly smile. We share sincerely in your grief and struggle for understanding. It was a pleasure to have known him
Chelsey Nicholas Red Arrow
January 3, 2008
Harvey, you may be gone, but you will NEVER be forgotten.
Jean and Family; my heart goes out to you at this time, and in the days ahead.
Auggie & Audrey Wiese
January 3, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Peter Little
January 3, 2008
Our condolences to Jean & Family. Harvey was sure a fun loving person and I will never forget our company ski/golf events. Betty/Peter Litte
Tom sutherland
January 3, 2008
Dear Jean & family,
Sorry to read of the passing of Harvey. Our thoughts & prayers are with you, during this sorrowfull time.
Deepest Sympathy
Tom & Erroline Sutherland
Corinne & Warren Cooper
January 3, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Stacey Pittman
January 3, 2008
We will miss you lots Harvey. I will miss seeing you in the mornings and seeing your wonderful smile. Rest In Peace and we will always be thinking of you.
Stacey,Adam,Danika and Isabella Pittman.
Deby and Larry Jungwirth
January 3, 2008
Harvey touched many lives over the years and made a lasting impression on every one of them. I know we will truly miss him, and I have no doubt that so will countless others. God Bless you Harvey.
Fay & Wes Workun
January 3, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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