Condolence: Dear Mrs. Harper I just heard about Mr. Harper someone I considered to be a dear friend. He was a good man that I will always keep close to my heart. I feel blessed to have met him and will cherish our memories. The first rose of season! Much love Cathy,Brian and family xo

Condolence: Jack, you will always have a special place in our family's heart because you were a wonderful mentor to our son Dylan when he was taking his first steps into the working world. Jack and Fran were Dylan's first customers for his Walsh Crescent lawn cutting business as a 14 year old. You were so patient with him as you explained how you liked your grass cut. He learned great customer relation skills from you, the importance of good workmanship and enjoyed your heart to heart talks afterwards. Patient, kind and fair is how he will be remembered by our family. Sincere condolences to you and your family Fran.

Condolence: To Fran and family, Both Jack's and your smiles, positive attitude and faith always brought Christ's light and hope to everyone who encountered you. Oscar delighted to spend time with both of you and always came away refreshed. My heart understands this bitter-sweet moment for you Fran and your entire family. What a loss for us but what a gain for heaven. One day we will all be together worshiping before His throne. What a glorious day that will be but here on earth, my heart aches for you all. With love. Sandra

Condolence: Thanks for the life changing experience Jack. You really showed us all that "The glass is always half full." I will remember your friendship forever. Tom

Condolence: Dear Fran and family, Please accept my heartfelt condolences with the loss of Jack. Our library staff were honored to have been able to bring library materials for Jack. Andrea

Condolence: I will always remember Mr. Harper praying with me to receive the Lord Jesus Christ into my heart when I was 8 years old. He gave the invitation at Richview Baptist Church in Jr Church. Mr. Harper knelt with me in the prayer room and shared scriptures with me so that I could know Jesus intimately and this has been life changing for me. This took place almost 50 years ago this fall. Through Mark and Colleen we have kept in touch and Mr. and Mrs. Harper have been an example and encouragement their whole lives and I will ever be grateful for their prayers for me and my family. I am so grateful that we do not grieve as the world grieves because we have hope and we know we will see Mr. Harper again rejoicing with all our loved ones and right now he is in the great cloud of witnesses cheering us on. What a comfort and what a joy and what a wonderful Savior Mr. Harper introduced me to!!! Love and blessings to you all.

Condolence: Mrs Harper, Colleen and family. Dianne and I extend our most sincere sympathies and condolences in memory of a Wonderful Man

Condolence: Dear Harper family I wish to convey my sympathy to all of you,and am grateful for my memory of your kind, sweet, gentle dad who I remember in the Richview days. I will always remember him helping the Somali family at the Dixon Rd apartments. I know you will miss him very much, what a legacy he has left, Love Karen

Condolence: "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants." Proverbs 116:15 'Faithful servant' describes Jack so beautifully. What a precious man he is and what a godly example he and Fran together set in life … … their faith so beautifully expressed esteeming God's Word as true, Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord, and knowing, loving and serving Him together was supreme to all else … their marriage wrought with mutual love and respect … their deep, deep love for their family … their love and acceptance of all others … their prayers for so many expressed together with unwavering belief that God would hear and answer as they agreed in faith believing … their trust in God's goodness and thankfulness to Him despite personal pain or difficult circumstances … their desire to share with others God’s love and as He enabled, the Good News of Jesus’ perfect life, death and resurrection that they too might know abundant life here on earth and eternally with God in Heaven Our world was a better place because of Jack Harper. Heaven now rejoices at his ‘home coming.’ May Jack’s life and passing continue to richly and eternally impact all who had the pleasure and privilege of knowing Him and beyond. Our prayer for God's peace which passes all understanding to guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:6, 7) will continue to be with you. Yours in Christ who is our hope and with much love, Tim, Ann, Dane, Katie, Matthew, Michael, Janet, Rachel and Abby Stevens

Condolence: Hello Fran and family: We are so very sorry to lose Jack but we know with certainty where he is. PTL! We remember with fondness our shared days in Richview Junior Church, Fair Havens, Muskoka, and the Harper living and dining rooms complete with piano and accordion accompaniment. Thank you both for praying for our family down through the years. Well done good and faithful servant! Love Brian and Madeline

Condolence: Colleen, from all I've heard over the years, your Dad was such a special man and touched not only his family but everyone he met. May you and all your family find comfort in each other as well as in the deep sympathy that comes to you today. Much love to all.

Condolence: Blessed beyond description with the faithful friendship of Jack and Fran.Proverbs 17:17. Jack was like few -An Isrealite in whom there is a no guile -John 1:47. What a comfort it is to know that we shall meet again.Much love Gordon and Ruth

Condolence: My condolences goes out to the Harper family. I have known Jack and his family a life time. From church life to immediate family. I am indebted to him to him especially of his raising up a beautiful daughter, in every way , that is my daughter-in-law. Thru Colleen and my son Mark I have witnessed a man that was Faithful, Steadfast and a Warrior for Christ. Our approach to life may have been somewhat different, but I can't help but see the true meaning of life and the great Hereafter, thru Jack. May you be rejoicing with your Saviour Jesus. We shall have great memories and look forward to catching up with you someday. In Christian Love, Mark Rae Hicks

Condolence: Regretfully we will be away from Orangeville on Friday. How can we adequately express the impact Jack has had on our lives over the years? From our first meeting as part of the Derksen small group, through many shared times, loaves of bread, and tears, Jack (and Fran) have become dear and valued "friends". Jack never failed to ask about Sarah, and we know he prayed regularly for her. We will all miss him greatly, yet rejoice that he is now hail and hearty in the presence of his Saviour. Our condolences go out to Fran and the whole family, especially Colleen and Mark, and David and Nancy. Jack was one of the few people we've ever met who we can genuinely refer to as "a (faithful) man for all seasons".

Condolence: You will always be remembered for your prayers for our family and your prayer on our last visit with you on April 8th. We were amazed how much you remembered over the years and our reminiscing. You will certainly be missed. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs as we hold the family in our thoughts and prayers throughout this time. God Bless!

Condolence: Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs as we hold your family in our thoughts and prayers.