Of Grand Valley and formerly of Palmerston, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on September 8th, 2023, in his 56th year. Beloved father of Robert (Kati) Doupe (stepson) of Listowel, Vanessa Harper of Shelburne. Donald Harper (Lisa Ernest) of Monkton, Kevin Harper Jr. (Shandy Gibson) of Grand Valley. Cherished brother to Susan Buckner of Toronto, Charles T. (Norma Secord) Clark of Wiarton, Judy Verbeek of Listowel, Teressa Clark of Edmonton, and Colleen Wagner of Stayner. Loving grandfather to Emma, Tyson, Braysen, Austyn, Xavier, Laila, Ethan, Landon, Evan, and Zander. Will be greatly missed by his nieces and nephews Troy, Penny, Lori, Brandi, Robert, and Anthony. Predeceased by Parents Edward Nelson Harper and Olive Bernice (Weiler) Harper, Brother-in-law Maurice Buckner and Reinhart Wagner and half-brother Melvin Lawerance. A special thank you to the home care team that helped our family fulfill Dad’s wishes to be at home during his illness. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held on October 1st, 2023, from 1:30pm – 5:30pm at the Listowel Arena. Arrangements entrusted to Dods And Mcnair Funeral Home, Orangeville. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
