Was surfing the internet looking for old friends. Harvey was not my closest friend but was a good friend. He was always the model Christian and always seemed to walk the high road. I was goof friends with a lovely young lady whom we always referred to as just BR. Many good memories of our late teens and early 20’s. It always stuns me to find out that someone we knew so well passed into eternity, seemingly so early.

Dear Betty Ruth and family,

It is with sadness we learn of the passing of Harvey. Please accept our deepest sympathy. What a wonderful friend and kind helper he was to my parents. You are/were both appreciated more than you’ll ever know. Mom and Dad loved you like their own. Harvey was part of their lives his whole life, as you know, and they are saddened by his early goodbye. They rejoice however that they will see him soon when once again we are all together!

May the Lord sustain you and surround you with His presence at this difficult time.

Bryan and Judy Nestibo

To Betty Ruth, Cheryl, Heather, Greg, and families. Words cannot express our sadness in the loss of your husband, and father. What a great privilege it was to know him, and have him as a neighbor, and dear friend. We will always cherish the fun times we had together. Please accept our deepest sympathies, and know we will always be there for you Betty Ruth. Love Walt and Joanne

Dear Betty Ruth & Family,

It is with sadness that we note Harv’s passing but know that his abiding love for his Saviour and his family will stay forever in the memories of those he knew. He was a wonderful man who won the hearts of people with whom he connected. Our prayers are with you during this time.

The Cork family, Ottawa

Dear Betty Ruth, Cheryl, Heather & Greg

We were so sad to hear of Harv’s passing. We send our deepest sympathies to all your family. What a blessed assurance to know our precious loved ones are in heaven and we will be reunited one day soon. May God bless you all in the coming days as you mourn the loss of such a loved one. Our love and prayers,

The Grace Family, Ottawa

My condolences to the Reimer family on the departure of Harvey. I met Harvey when he displayed his carvings in the main building while working for the Government, and subsequently aquired two of his carvings a loon and a mallard. The two carvings are sitting in our dining room watching over a bunch of small loons & ducks.

Betty Ruth and Family, it was always a pleasure to see Harv and discuss his carving and his life outlook.

He was an honorable man, and it was an honor knowing him in his Ottawa

years

Dale Fyman

To Harvey’s family,

I was so sorry to read of Harvey’s death, please accept my sympathy. I enjoyed working with Harv at PWGSC. He was a gentle man and always a gentleman.

You are in my prayers,

Wendy Croome

Mrs. Reimer and family,

We were also saddened to read about Mr. Reimer’s passing. I will always remember my visits to your home in Ottawa on Sunday after-noons and Mr. Reimer showing me some of his latest pieces of artwork. He was an extremely talented man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Robert and Stephanie (MacLean) Geear

Dear B.R. and family – our hearts are heavy for you as you walk this journey.

We have great memories of Harv and what a neat guy. Be assured of our prayers for you especially B.R., and family.

Lovingly Norm and Irma

To my dear sister, BR and family,

David and I send our love and prayers to each of you. Harv’s ife was too short on earth. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother-in-law and friend to many. He will be greatly missed but we know he is rejoicing in heaven and we will join him some day.

God bless and comfort each of you.

David and Joan