Harper, Jim
Jim Harper
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Harper on Monday, February 13th, 2023 at the age of 63 years, peacefully at his home in Moose Jaw, SK. Jim was a devoted husband of Debbie Harper; loving son to Francis (late Bob) Harper; and brother to Don (Kathy) Harper and Bill (late Penny) Harper. He was predeceased by his brother John Harper. Jim was a cherished father to Sarah Harper, Melissa (Ian) Bizier, Jodi (Tyler) Henke, and Josh (Kelly) Innes; loving grandpa to John and Emma Watson, Mavie and Roiya Bizier, Parker and Emmett Henke, and Carson Innes. Jim will also be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Jim dedicated 33 years of service to the Royal Canadian Air Force as an Airframe Technician and 4 years working as a Harvard Group Lead with CAE. We would like to extend a heartful thank you to Dr. Hetherington, Jim’s team of palliative care nurses, the team of caregivers at Regina’s Cancer Centre and those at Moose Jaw Hospital. A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be held on Friday, February 17th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in Moose Jaw Funeral Home with Celebrant Dave Foley officiating. Those not able to attend may view the service virtually by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Jim’s name may be made to Doctors without Borders: www.doctorswithoutborders.ca. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
Our deepest condolences to Debbie and the rest of Jim’s family. We pray for God’s comfort and peace for each of you.
We are so very sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was an excellent boss , co-worker, and all around great guy. Our deepest condolences to his entire family!!!
I am so sorry for your loss, Jim was a great person and an excellent leader in the RCAF. My condolences Debbie and family.
This saddens me greatly to hear of the passing of my friend Jim. We grew up together in Smiths Falls and went to school together. We also served in the military. Jim in the Air Force and I in the Navy. Our paths crossed several times when Jim was posted to Comox. He will be sadly missed. My deepest condolences to Jim’s family who he cherished so much.
My deepest condolences to Jim’s family, my prayer are with you in these tough time. I worked with Jim in Moose Jaw.
Dear aunt Fran, Donald, Bill, and all of Jim’s family. So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I’ve many fond memories, of growing up with Jim, his family, and many other cousins, during simpler times.
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Mark Shackles
As one of Jim’s many colleagues here in Ottawa, my condolences to the Harper family. An excellent leader and a great co-worker, it was a pleasure to work with Jim – seeing him during trips to Moose Jaw was definitely a highlight!
A very sad day! Jim was a wonderful friend and I have many good memeories our time together over the years. We served together in the Air Force, and wherever we were Jim always met me with a smile and a glad greeting. He was excellent as an aircraft maintianer and took great pride in his service to Canada. Truely a wonderful person who cared for the wellbeing of all.
Debbie, Sarah, Melissa and family. We’re devastated to hear about Jim. I had reached out to him as I was working a few days in MJ last year, but he was out of town at the time.
Jim and I had worked together so many years ago in Greenwood only to cross paths again in Comox, where we spent lots of fun evenings around the campfires in TeePee Park. I have so many good memories. He will be sadly missed by everyone who had the pleasure to cross his path.
I was deeply saddened to learn of Jim’s passing. I had the honour of serving with him at 8 Wing Trenton, ON about 10 or so years ago, and he had been inspirational to me in becoming a better Team leader. Also, his calm and cool approach in the face of the many goings-on at work , including bag-of-cats scenarios in some cases, set reassuring examples for me to follow (along with a zany sense of humour!), helped make doing what we did more fun! I also felt this sad news came as a surprise, as I had actually called him on the phone somwhere last Fall 2022 and we had a good 10min chat, catching up a bit. I will miss him big-time and I would like to express my sincerest condolences to Debbie and Family during this difficult time. All of my very best.
Jim was my Sgt in Afghanistan. He was a great leader, kind and very good at keeping as all corralled. I can picture his smile as I write this, that little smile and laugh after he said something funny. I was deeply saddened to hear this news today. Jim, thank you for your leadership and your service. Condolences to the family. Thinking of you all during this tough time, and remembering Jim with a heavy heart.
So sorry to hear about cousin Jim. Sending my condolances to my Aunt Fran, Debbie, Sarah and Melissa and families. I know there are many Harper’s waiting to welcome him at their table in heaven.