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Timothy HARDER Obituary
It is with great sadness we announce that Timothy James Harder was involved in a tragic car accident. He died on Sunday, August 18, 2013 with his entire family at his bedside. He was 31 years old. Timothy is survived by his loving parents, James and Joyce Harder; brothers Robin (Susan) and Graham (Nicole); sister Erika (Andrew) Vorhies; niece Georgia and nephew Henry. Tim had endless energy and enthusiasm for life. He will be terribly missed by all who knew him. There will be a Memorial Service held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com. Telephone 250-860-7077.
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November 5, 2013
Dear Joyce, Jim, Robin, Erica, and Graham, I just heard of Tim's passing today. I will always remember Tim as the vibrant boy with endless energy that used to love to smash the sand castles, we loved to build so much at Mara Lake:) Sending my Love and thoughts your way,
Dalas Adcock(Granoff)
Sherwood Park, AB
Blenya McGinnity - booth
September 24, 2013
It is with great sadness we here of the passing of Tim we remember him as being so full of life especially at Mara lake during the summers we all spent there . God Bless you all and give you the strength to remember all the good times spent with Tim.
September 18, 2013
Dear Jim and Joyce
Words fail. You are in our thoughts daily.
Joan, Dean and family
Martin and Claudette Chisholm
September 14, 2013
Our hearts go out to your entire family. Such a sudden, tragic loss is unbearable. We are so very sorry for all you are going through.
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Leonard and Lea Zacharias
September 10, 2013
We just heard of Tim's tragic passing yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn. May your memories of joy and happiness that you shared with Tim comfort you now.
Death is not extinguishing the light; it is only putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.
Your cousins.
Dave Eso
September 7, 2013
Tim was a charismatic leader of boundless energy and a dear friend. He inspired thousands of adventurers to transcend their would-be limits. He was generous to a fault, a genius of 'hard skills' and a connoisseur of the good life.
James and Joyce, Eric, Robin and Graham, my deepest condolences to you and your family for this unfortunate loss.
Debbie, Bill and Kallum Steele
August 31, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about your loss, our hearts go out to you and your family.
August 30, 2013
Joyce, Jim and family, Joyce and I were sad to learn of the loss of son Timothy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the days to come.
Joyce and Carl Simonson, Edmonton, Alberta
Randy & Karen Luck
August 30, 2013
Joyce, Jim and Family,
We were so very sorry to hear of your son's passing. While we did not know Tim, we do recall during our various medical visits discussing family and laughing at various antics perpetrated by our children. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Luck Family
Paul Andersson
August 30, 2013
Jim Joyce Rob Erika and Graham : May the love and the strength of your family help you deal with this sorrow. I will miss Tim.
Laurie Sturdy-Slater
August 29, 2013
Jim, Joyce and Family,
Words seem meaningless when one's loss and grief is so very great.
You are all close in Prayer.
Sincerely,
Laurie Sturdy-Slater
August 28, 2013
Dr. Harder,
Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times. We send you much love and support.
The Rheaume Family xoxo
August 28, 2013
Our hearts ache for you. We send our love.
Val Beatty and Kelsey Glover
August 27, 2013
Dear Harder Family, we are so very sorry to hear about your son Tim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Huyghe Family
August 27, 2013
Dear Jim and Joyce:
Doris and I were sorry to hear of your loss.
Doris and Bob Giles
Stephen Wainer
August 27, 2013
Dear Joyce and Jim
My deepest condolences on your tragic loss. My thoughts are with you.
Stephen Wainer
Anne Mayer
August 26, 2013
Dear Jim & Joyce;
I am so sorry to hear of Tim's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies for you and your family.
Paul Salo
August 26, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you and your family ..Paul Salo and Karen Ashbee
Cathy Turn
August 25, 2013
Jim & Joyce,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
August 25, 2013
Jim and Joyce & family.We just heard of your tragic loss.Our deepest condolences go out to you at this difficult time. We hope you can find some comfort remembering the good times.Our hearts and prayers are with you.Butch & Brenda Penner, Kelowna.
August 25, 2013
So sorry to learn of your loss. Our sincere condolences.
The Tresoor Family
KB G
August 25, 2013
Thoughts and prayers to Tims family, friends, and acquaintances from his rafting and skiing times.
August 24, 2013
Our deepest condolences on your very sorrowful loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bobbie and John Currie (Calgary,AB.)
August 24, 2013
Jim & Joyce; Just heard of your tragic loss of Tim. Our hearts break for you & your family! Can't imagine the depth of your sorrow. Know that you are in our hearts, thoughts, & prayers.
Sonny & Alice & family.
Claude, Margaret , Elisabeth and family Baril
August 24, 2013
It's with heavy hearts that we heard of the passing of your son. There are no words - please know you are all in our prayers
Marguerite and Stan Stawowski
August 23, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences to the Harder Family.
Carrie and Norm Hopkins
August 22, 2013
So very sorry to hear of your loss.
Jack Engsberg
August 22, 2013
Jim and Joyce
Sue and I send our deepest sympathies regarding Tim's tragic accident. Our prayers are with you.
Gene d'Archangelo
August 22, 2013
Dear Joyce and Jim. My daughter, Margo, told me about Tim's passing. I know that I can only say to you that our thoughts are with you.
Graham & Melodie Smith
August 22, 2013
Jim and Joyce
We were shocked to hear of the tragic loss of your son . There are no words that can ease the sorrow that you are feeling, however, your memories of him will bring comfort in the time ahead.
You are in our hearts and thoughts,
Graham & Melodie Smith
Don and Lois Harnack
August 22, 2013
We were so very sorry to hear of Tim's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
August 22, 2013
Dear Joyce and Jim: we are heart broken to hear of your loss. Tim was an awesome young man. We are all diminished by his loss.
David and Elaine Sigalet
Jaelene Mannerfeldt
August 22, 2013
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your son. You are in my thoughts as you walk this journey of saying good-bye. Blessings to all of your family.
Thomas & Janet Greidanus
August 21, 2013
Jim and Joyce, We just heard moments ago about the death of your beloved son, Tim. We are shocked and saddened that this has happened and that you must endure such a devastating event. Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. Tom and Janet
Jeff Terner
August 21, 2013
Tim was a great example to me. He had a passion for life and being outdoors where I got to know him through Paskapoo, and Camp Chief Hector some years later. He looked out for others, was friendly, fun, loved to ski, and had a giant heart.
My condolences to the Harder family.
Anna & Tom Uyeno
August 21, 2013
Dear Jim, Joyce, Rob and family. Our deepest condolences at your tragic loss. Our hearts go out to you.
Fiona McLean
August 21, 2013
Tim's infectious passion for life was inspiring and will leave an indelible mark on everyone lucky enough to have known him. I will look back on our summers at Hector together with fond memories.
May you find comfort in each other, family and friends during this very sad time.
Laura Foulk
August 21, 2013
I had the pleasure of getting to know Tim over the past two summers as he coached my daughter in the Telemark Summer Camp in Whistler. His knowledge, his dedication, his laugh, his energy, his "Tim Harder tour of Whistler" are fondly remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Ramona Chrisohou
August 21, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family thru this very difficult time.
Laura Johnston
August 20, 2013
Joyce, Jim, and Family,
I was very sad to hear of your tragic loss. I hope you find peace in your memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Hussein and Shann Unwala
August 20, 2013
To the Harder's, we are shocked to hear of Tim's passing. He was one of the good guys; he shared a zest for life and the abillity to pursue his outdoor passions with more sacrifice than many of us are prepared to. Tim will be remembered and missed, as he touched many of us during his time. Losing a son and brother is devastating, and we send our love and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
John and Audrey Fry
August 20, 2013
To the Harder Family
We were so sorry to hear about Tim. We send our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time. May you find comfort in sharing the happy memories of Tim and the joy he brought to everyone around him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathi and Bob Tedford
August 20, 2013
JIm, Joyce, and family,
Our heart goes out to you at this very difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathy and our love,
Kathi and Bob Tedford
Sheryl & Dennis Rose
August 20, 2013
We are truly sorry for your loss! Thinking of you both and your family!
Larry and Sherry Whited
August 20, 2013
May God be with you during this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken and Bev Fournie
August 20, 2013
Dear Harder Family,
We are so, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.
Mary Ellen Colonna
August 20, 2013
My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tim, I want to thank you for always being there for Bobbi. Thanks for being her super duper ski coach, her greatest mentor, her very special friend, her confidant, for caring so much and for always being so concerned about her. You were a fun person to be around and you always won the hearts of the girls, young and old. Tim you will be missed more than you can imagine. I hope heaven has a ski hill so you can keep on skiing and having fun! You will always be in our hearts and you will never be forgotten.
Sabine and Olivier Petit
August 20, 2013
We will miss Tim a lot. He was always a source of energy , fun and laughters to us and we shared some memorable time together . Please let us know if there is anything we could do to help.
Sabine, Olivier, Alix and Noémie Petit
Val Prior
August 20, 2013
Joyce & Jim ... my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .. May God grant you comfort and peace ...
Rebecca Toews
August 20, 2013
Praying for God's strength on your family during this difficult time.
Carol Petersen
August 20, 2013
"They" are just not ready for Tim... Sending you love Harder Family
Debra Armstrong
August 20, 2013
LINKages Society just heard the news and are sending along our sincerest condolences.
August 20, 2013
hey jim and joycie, we're thinking of you at this horrible time. Terry called me this morning and our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. We've been there and if there's anything you need we're here. Jane and terry neudorf
Cora Wynne
August 20, 2013
No words could really help to ease the loss you are feeling. May you feel the loving arms of comfort from our Heavenly Father and know that your family is being uplifted in prayer.
August 20, 2013
We are so saddened by your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Mark and Helen Montgomery
Katie Wookey
August 20, 2013
Harder Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Tim. My heart goes out to you all during this difficult time. Sending hugs and praying for you.
Karen Bennett
August 20, 2013
Graham (Nicole) and family my thoughts are with you. I know how much family means to all of you and I know this loss is beyond what any family should have to endure. I will keep you all in my prayers.
August 20, 2013
Dear Joyce and Jim,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Tim. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Barb Haslam.
Patrick Gibson
August 20, 2013
Thinking about you lots, man. I don't think anyone got me to love something as much as you got me to love skiing. Actually, I'm sure of it. A special dude and a great role model.
Kate van Fraassen
August 20, 2013
My sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time.
I did not know Tim well but our time at Camp Chief Hector crossed over. My memories of him are of a fun loving guy who shared the spirit of camp and the courage to embrace who you are with all he came in contact with. His energy was infectious and he was loved by campers and staff alike.
My thoughts are with Tim's family and close friends during this difficult time.
Norman and Veva Rose
August 20, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss of Tim. We are thinking of you and send you our condolences.
Jim and Lori Vorhies
August 20, 2013
Words can not express how sadden we are for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wendy LUMBY
August 20, 2013
Keep wearing those Spurs up there buddy! From the Lumby's
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