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Neil Harms

1954 - 2021

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Friday

December

Visitation

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday, December 10, 2021

H.A. Kebbel Funeral Home

119 Talbot Street East

Aylmer, Ontario, Canada

(519) 773-8400

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Saturday

December

Funeral Service

1:00 pm

Saturday, December 11, 2021

Aylmer Evangelical Mennonite Mission Church

50619 Talbot Line

Aylmer, Ontario, Canada

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William Ottney posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

I first met Neil at Timken in 1983. My association with Neil was that of a supplier/customer and from the outset, Neil's humility and his technical knowledge were truly impressive. I savored the business friendship which developed between Neil and me over the years. He was a true gem of a human being, and I consider myself blessed for having known Neil. My condolences to Eva and family. Bill Ottney Sandvik Coromant Canada- retired.

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Susan Erickson posted a condolence

Saturday, December 11, 2021

Condolences to the Harms family especially to Neil’s wife Eva, Ryan & Jackie. I moved to a different province, but knew the family well when I lived in Ontario. May you all find happiness in many different ways in the weeks to come. John & Susan Erickson

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Margaret Klassen posted a condolence

Saturday, December 11, 2021

So very sorry for your loss. Neil will be missed by many. Praying for comfort and peace during this very difficult time and the months ahead. Henry and Margaret Klassen

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Donna Neu posted a condolence

Friday, December 10, 2021

So many wonderful memories of a man who was so strongly devoted to his family. Each day to come will bring a smile as we all remember some part of our lives that were shared with Neil. For me, it will be exchanging coin collections and a special coin display made to display the Vancouver Winter Olympic coins. He was so talented and proud of the various woods he collected and turned to pens, baskets and other precious gifts. Our Olympic banter of medal tracking between the US and Canada will be a joyous memory forever. Neil and Eva were always such free adventurous spirits and Benny and I were happy to have shared many laughter filled times with them. Prayers, wishes of sympathies and love to Eva, Jacquie, and Ryan. Peace be to him…may he live in God’s glory! Benny and Donna

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David Mccandless posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

I am deeply sorry to hear that this dearly loved friend and colleague of the Timken Co. and beloved husband of Eva Harms has passed. I have many happy memories working with him as well. I especially enjoyed his wonderful sense of humour and his love for eternal values that we were both able to share together along the journey. Well done my brother in the Lord! He will surely be missed by the family, relatives and friends. Yet he will be in the most beautiful place ever, with the Lord. My deepest condolences to all the Harms families and especially Eva, Jacqie and Ryan. David McCandless

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Jeff Snell posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

I worked with Neil at Timken for many years. Neil was a fountain of technical knowledge. He never guarded it, all you had to do was ask and he would freely share. Neil was a humble, genuinely good guy that I was fortunate to meet and work with. We shared many laughs together. My sincere condolences to the Harms family. God bless you and comfort you. Jeff Snell

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Eva Friesen posted a condolence

Wednesday, December 8, 2021

My condolences and prayers go out to you Eva , your family and extended family .My you find peace in knowing he is with his Lord and Savior ! Evie Friesen

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Butch peters posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Worked with Neil on a number projects here and in the US, over the years at Timken. He was always kind hearted and just a plain nice guy. Sad to hear that he past away, way too soon, He will be missed. R.I.P. Buddy

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Randy Frederick posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

So sad to hear of Neil’s passing. I worked with Neil for 35 years at The Timken Plant in St. Thomas. Neil worked primarily in Tool Inspection and Tool and Gauge Engineering during his career and was brilliant at his job and mentored many who came through the apprenticeship program. He will surely be missed. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

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Bill and Tina Janzen posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Our condolences to Neil’s family on the death of your husband, father and to his brothers on the loss of your youngest brother. Our memories go back to the years we used to sing in the choir together in our days as young people at Summers Corners EMMC! May you all find comfort in knowing he is with His Saviour and that Jesus will grant you strength and comfort as you depend on Him as needed in coming days! God bless you all!

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

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We remember Neil (and Eva) fondly in the years they directed Freedom Session in their local church. What we saw in Neil was faith and a willingness to be used by God to bring hope and healing to others. In the era Neil was raised, there was a tendency to leave ministry to the pastors and elders so to serve at this capacity was not easy for Neil. Yet, by stepping out in faith, Neil met God in a new way. In early 2021, Neil responded to an email I wrote him, thanking him for his support and encouragement. He replied: "Hi Ken. Thanks for the email. It sure is great to hear from you. I was really excited to hear that you and Bonnie were back full time with FS. I can honestly say the 5 years we were heading up FS in our church were some of the best years of my life." He sent along the pictures we have posted above: Thank you Neil for your example of faith and willingness to say "yes" to what God asked of you. Well done!

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Abe Peters posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Our condolences to Eva, Jacqie and Ryan. Neil and I met and became lifelong friends before we became teenagers. Though I moved away some years later we always made sure, that whenever we were visiting aylmer, we would spend time together. Neil and I, together with Eva and Debbie, shared many good meals at a variety of great restaurants when we were out there. When I got to make it to aylmer the last time, a few months ago, we made sure to meet for coffee a few times. So glad we did. We will miss him greatly. Abe Peters.

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Ralph Brix posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

I have had the privilege to continue working with Neil at Rem-Tech Industries since 2017, after our years together at Timken. His steadfast dedication and depth of knowledge has helped set Rem-Tech on an amazing trajectory, for which we are extremely grateful. His legacy of Faith, Family, and Friends remains. Our deepest sympathies to the Harms Family.

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Mark Walters posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

I worked side by side with Neil during my apprenticeship. He was a great mentor and a very nice person. My deepest sympathies to the Harms family. Rest peacefully Neil.

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Al Jenskey posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Very sad to hear of Neil's passing. He was a long time co-worker, talented woodworker, dedicated family man, and great friend. My condolences to the family - he will be missed by many.

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Boris & Judy Georgijev posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

My deepest sympathies to the Harms family. I worked with Neil for many years with great memories. He was a genuine honest and kind person with a depth of knowledge in a variety of disciplines. Rest in peace my friend. Boris Georgijev

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

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Bill McKenzie posted a condolence

Monday, December 6, 2021

Neil and I were coworkers at Timken for many years. He was a hard working family man and a man of faith. These are all very fine attributes. I would like to offer heartfelt condolences to his family and friends as he was taken far too young.

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Ivan Wilson posted a condolence

Monday, December 6, 2021

My condolences Neil was a great guy and coworker sadly to young!!

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Wilf Riecker posted a condolence

Monday, December 6, 2021

My sincere condolences on Neil’s passing. He was a valued coworker at Timken for many years.

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Bill Tales posted a condolence

Monday, December 6, 2021

Very sad to hear of Neil's passing. I have many fond memories of working with Neil at Timken as he was truly a gentleman. I also have a few examples of his fine craftsmanship in my possession and they have often reminded me of him. My thoughts are with his family.

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Susie Wall posted a condolence

Monday, December 6, 2021

Heartfelt sympathy to Eva, Jacquie and Ryan! I enjoyed his sense of humour!

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Lydia Thiessen posted a condolence

Monday, December 6, 2021

So sad to hear of Neil’s passing. He was so sensitive and supportive of us youth playing baseball in the ‘80’s. Peace to Eva and her family

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