Obituaries

HARDER, Cecil

Cecil was a loving family man to his wife, Vi, and daughter, Melissa. He had a heart of gold, putting others ahead of himself. He was the youngest of seven children.

He was a super talented guy and always let you know his thoughts on how he saw any situation. Good, or bad.

Cecil operated heavy road building equipment, working from grader to supervisor. Then, for a hobby, he took up building utility trailers and other welding projects. Last of all, he learned to make custom knives for hunting, fishing, and for the kitchen. He loved the hunting camps roughing it but eating the home cooked meals Vi provided on all his adventures with the guys.

He will be sadly missed. Another great one gone.

Link: www.hansonsfuneral.ca/obituary/Cecil-Harder

Condolence Messages

Jan 31, 2023
Vi and Mellisa we are so sorry of Cecil's passing. Always a pleasure to be around he was such a wonderful man. Sending our Love and Prayers to his favourite girls.

Joe and Lill Lesosky - Lill Lesosky
Jan 24, 2023
Sorry to hear of Cecil’s passing.

Thinking of you Vi and Melissa. Hugs..

Rod and Glenna Messer - Glenna Messer
Jan 22, 2023
Dear Vi& Melissa sorry to hear of Cecil`s passing He was one of the best.Harry Tribiger. - Harry Tribiger
Jan 22, 2023
Vi and Melissa, this breaks me up inside. I’ve known Cec my whole life and he was always great to me and my siblings. I remember one time he caught us shooting our BB guns after dark, he just laughed and never told our parents. I loved talking to him over the years sharing our hunting stories. He wanted to teach me the art of knife making which I will always regret not learning from him. He was a true craftsman and was always there to help my Grandmother after Grandpa passed away. I loved Cec very much and he will be missed. May he be reunited with his best friend and hunting partner Minty. - Doug W
Jan 21, 2023
So sorry to hear of Cecil's passing he was a talented man in many fields.

We had many good times hunting Elk together.

Our condolences to you and your family.

Ray and Jillian Nicholls - Ray Nicholls
Jan 19, 2023
Condolences to you both. Sad to lose a beloved husband and Dad.

He was a good man.

Roy and Jeannette Cowan

- Jeannette and Roy
Jan 19, 2023
Vi and Melissa, I am so sorry to hear of Cecil’s passing. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Cecil in 1071 back in the Crown Zellerbach days right thru to our retirements. He will be greatly missed.

My sincerest condolences, Gerry Baron
Jan 19, 2023
Vi and Melissa, I'm so sorry to hear of Cec's passing. He was a great guy to work with and we always shared a good laugh over our outdoor adventures. We'll all miss Cec and his big smile. - Pat Whittingham
Jan 19, 2023
Vi and Melissa ,

Sorry to hear of Cecil's passing.

Appreciated working with him and admired his practical approach. Also enjoyed his company on social occasions. He will be sadly missed.

Bruce and Mary - Bruce and Mary Thompson
Jan 19, 2023
Sorry to hear this sad news. Cec and I worked together for many years in the Kelowna shop. My condolences to the family.

Jack Kotowsky
Jan 19, 2023
include Sunday morning golf. He was a fierce competitor and I enjoyed him as my partner. We had lots of laughs together and shared a beer or two after golf. One of our last memories was when Cecil, Vi and Melissa came down to the beachlot to watch the Snowbirds in July. He will be forever missed! Take care Vi and Melissa. Love you. Jack and Wendy Norton - Wendy and Jack Norton
Jan 19, 2023
Vi

So sorry to hear of Cecil's passing. He was a great guy to work with. He was such a gentleman and so easy to get along with. I had missed meeting him the for the last month or so. We always had a good talk when we met.

Condolences

Bill Grange - Bill Grange
Jan 18, 2023
Vi~We are so sorry to hear of Cecil’s passing. We have only fond memories of Cec going back many years. Back in the good ol’ day Audie had the pleasure of Road Building in the Bush with Cec. Work was always no stress when Cec was in charge. May all the Special Memories you must have comfort you at this time. Our thoughts are with you Vi and Missy.

Audie & Joanne van den born. - JOANNE VAN DEN BORN
Jan 18, 2023
Cec was a good man and will be missed. Al
Jan 18, 2023
Dear Vi and Family

We are sorry to hear of Cecil passing

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time

Our sincere condolences

Joe & Dolores Strocen - Dolores Strocen
Jan 18, 2023
We will miss Cec… he always had a smile and a story. Hugs to Vi, Bob McMurchy and Marney Huck
Jan 18, 2023
Our condolences Vi and Melissa,very sad to hear of Cecil’s passing,spent many years working in the logging industry with Cec. A great hobbyist, such as crafting his excellent knives which we use regularly.R.I.P. Cecil

Al Reis Barb Elliott
Jan 18, 2023
Dear Vi and Missy. Cec was a key member of our Kelowna forestry and logging group. He was very well liked and highly respected by both fellow employees and contractors, a really good guy who will be sadly missed by his many friends.

RIP Cec

Paul and Louise MacNamara

- Paul MacNamara
Jan 18, 2023
Vi, Missy and family,

please accept my condolences for a very good man. just a genuine guy and a pleasure to work with over the years. Talking with you guys at the gunshow and not to see him again leaves a huge empty hole in the hearts of all those that called him friend. friends and family that own and use the blades that Cec made will be something to always treasure. God rest your soul old friend

Dale Wittich - Dale Wittich
Jan 18, 2023
We loved Uncle Cecil and will miss him. Always kind, always generous and gave from his heart. Such great BBQ steaks he cooked for us! Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Vi and Missy. With love, Art and Lori - Lori Enns
Jan 18, 2023
Dear Vi and Missy

So shocked and sad to read about Cecil’s passing, We have so many fond memories with both Vi and Cec. Many great memories spent in Westbank fire hall and ball tournaments. Hugs to both of you

Love Deb and Barry Magee
Jan 18, 2023
Dear Vi

I am so sorry to hear of Cec's passing, we had many good times together in the woods, office and at Forestry get togethers . I will also miss him at the Old Farts lunches.

Kelly and Pat Fay - Kelly Fay
Jan 18, 2023
Vi and Melissa, I am so sorry for your loss. Cec was a mentor on the fire department, a great neighbor and always a pleasure to talk to. He will be messed big time. - Larry McLean
Jan 18, 2023
So sorry to hear of Cecil’s passing our condolences he was a great guy Trev and Lesley Smith
Jan 18, 2023
Vi, I am so sorry to hear of Cecil's passing. I spent many memorable years working with him. He will be missed. Ron and Donna Unser - Ron Unser
Jan 18, 2023
Vi and family,

I am so sorry to read of Cecil's passing, such a great guy as I have many found memories of Cecil and Vi at Shannon Lake Golf Course. Cecil always had such an infectious laugh and always a great smile. RIP Cecil,

- Daryl Utigard
Jan 18, 2023
Vi,Missy,and family, we are so sorry to hear of Cecil's passing. When we think of him we will remember all the great times we had together,working for the same company for many years and at the Westbank Fire department.Condolences,Wayne and Sheri Strong - Wayne Strong
Jan 18, 2023
Dear Vi I'm very sorry to hear of Cecil's passing he was a great Friend and Volunteer Fireman : Frank Loyst - Frank Loyst
Jan 18, 2023
Vi and Melissa, I’m am so sorry to hear of your loss. Cec was a great guy. Always busy with something. Always that smile. I worked with him at the Kelowna mill. Deepest condolences.

Pam - Pam Stapleton
Jan 18, 2023
So sorry Vi & Melissa. A sad blessing.

So glad we had a few great camping/fishing trips. Cec was such a handy man to be with. He could fix/do anything. Fun too!!!

Take comfort in the many memories & know that he is at peace.

RIP Cec. We will miss you.

Jan & Bill Blower
Jan 18, 2023
Vi and Missy, I am so sorry to hear of Cec's passing. He was always so soft spoken and kind right from the early years when I used to babysit Missy to the last time that I saw him at the Kamloops gun show. It was a pleasure to have known him. My heartfelt condolences to both of you. - Brenda Charman
Jan 18, 2023
It is a very sad day when a friend and a co-worker for so many years passes on, he was such a great guy and I enjoyed being around him whether it was at the shop or up in the bush. Jack Salvino
Jan 17, 2023
Vi, Missy and family. So sorry to hear about Cecil. We have fond memories of him, all the many years working in the bush as Don’s boss and an absolutely great guy to have as a boss, seeing each other in our neighbourhood, Missy going to school with our girls. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Thinking of you and sending our sincere condolences.

Don and Sheila Kennedy
Jan 17, 2023
So sorry to hear this Vi and Missy. My thoughts are with you both.

- Susan Cook
Jan 17, 2023
Very sorry to hear Cec passed. I had the pleasure of working with him at the mill in Kelowna, we serviced his road building equipment. He was always good for a joke and a good story. He was a genuine hard working guy,he will be missed

- Art Hayes
Jan 17, 2023
We are extremely sorry to hear of Cec's passing. We have many fond memories of him, especially related to the Westbank fire hall. Our thoughts are with Vi, Melissa and the family. - Maurice, Richie and Jim Rolke
Jan 17, 2023
ah cec - ensign family
Jan 17, 2023
I'm very sorry to hear of Cec's passing. I had the honor of working under Cec for 10 years. He was the best Road Supervisor ever. Always cheerful and always had an abundance of common sense. He always spoke fondly of you Vi and Melissa. My sincerest condolences. Rest easy Cec.

Glenn Allen - Glenn Allen
Jan 17, 2023
Vi and Family sorry to hear of Cecil’s passing our condolences to everyone

Forbes & Marion
Jan 17, 2023
Vi and family,

Our Dad Chester Dillon worked in the bush with Cecil for many years. His name was spoken often with praise. Whenever we would run in to him there was lots of good stories. All of the Dillons have knives made by Cecil and we all cherish them. What a legacy. RIP

The Dillon Family
Jan 17, 2023
Vi , Melissa and family

So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers to you both…he will be missed..cherish your memories.. we have one of Cecil’s knives he made,it’s awesome. Our deepest condolences

Sincerely

Chris and Bev
Jan 17, 2023
So shocked and saddened to hear this.Worked under Cecil numerous years and he was the nicest person you could meet.He always had a smile on his face.He will be missed by so many.Rest in peace my friend. - Curtis Sikora
Jan 17, 2023
Dear Vi and Missy,

We are so sad to hear of Cec’s passing. It was always fun to run into him and chat about so many different things.

All the adventures you shared during your life together, should help to ease this huge loss of your dear husband and father.

We send our sincere sympathies at this difficult time along with tight hugs,

Anne and Stan Coster
Jan 17, 2023
Vi and Family,

I'm so sorry to hear of Cecil's passing, he will be sadly missed. Our sincere condolences. - Brad & Linda Oliver
Jan 17, 2023
So sorry to hear of Cecil’s passing. He was a wonderful man. We send our love & prayers Vi to you & your daughter!

Helena & Larry
Jan 17, 2023
Dear Vi

We are sorry to hear of Cecil’s passing he was one of the happiest friendly people we have known always a smile on his face. We send our heartfelt condolences. Bob and Dee - Bob and Dee Stelter