Remember Harmen
Page creator: Helen van Rijs
Page closes: 31st Aug 2008
In memory of: Harmen van Rijs
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Harmen in March 2005
About our charity : Hospice Of St Francis (Berkhamsted) Hospice Of St Francis (Berkhamsted)
The Hospice aims to bring peace, comfort and dignity to patients and families facing the crisis of serious illness. We offer assessment and skilled clinical care, respite breaks, home support, day care and bereavement support. Care is free of charge and a flexible and individual approach is made.
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Though he fought with determination, strength and dignity he has sadly been taken from us.

Harmen Jan van Rijs
Beloved son, brother, husband, father and friend
30th August 1963 – 4th February 2007

 

After months of struggling to walk Harmen was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in September 2004.

MND is an incurable neurodegenerative disorder that affects some 5,000 people in the UK at any one time. The disease affects the parts of the body that connect the brain to muscles in the arms, legs, hands, feet, and mouth. The main symptom is that muscles initially weaken, and then progressively waste away. This causes difficulty in walking, speech, swallowing, use of the hands, and eventually to problems with breathing.

St Francis were there for Harmen in his final days to which his family and I will be eternally grateful.  For his funeral rather than flowers please make a donation to St Francis in his memory.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Hospice Of St Francis (Berkhamsted) Ltd will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

Thank you all for your support, love and friendship

Helen van Rijs
Display Name Date Amount Tax Bonus  Comment
Wil & Jan van Rijs 01/02/2008 £100.00 £28.21 We're thinking of you son one year on. X 
Rineke & Dolf Roman 27/08/2007 £50.00 n/a  
Elaine Casaprima 29/03/2007 £50.00 n/a Harmen was a lovely man. My sincere condolences to his family. 
Pauline Redington 13/03/2007 £20.00 n/a A small donation to the Hospice in Harmen's memory 
Celeste Kostopoulos 06/03/2007 £100.00 £28.21 Deepest sympathy to Helen and Harmens family 
Mike Hofmeyr 06/03/2007 £20.00 £5.64 My deepest sympathy  
Russell 24/02/2007 £100.00 £28.21  
Jenny Telford 21/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 In memory of Harmen. My thoughts are with you Helen and Harmen's family. 
Cath Jones 21/02/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Very sad news. Love Aunty Cath 
Michelle Halley 20/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 In memory of a true gentleman 
Karen Mackie 20/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 With fond memories of Harmen 
Richard Dickinson 19/02/2007 £25.00 £7.05 We will always remember the "smile!" 
john barton 18/02/2007 £50.00 £14.10 in memory of a very brave man 
Your neighbour, Bill 18/02/2007 £10.00 n/a  
James Garstin 16/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 My very best wishes to you Helen in admiration of your and Harmen's incredible courage. 
Lynette King 15/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 God has a beautiful garden he only picks the best. Thinking of you all 
Symphony 15/02/2007 £50.00 n/a In recognition of your courageous struggle, from all of Helen's friends at Symphony 
Martin Fessey 14/02/2007 £50.00 £14.10 We are very saddened to hear the news of Harmen's passing - a great guy to work with and so brave. 
Ray, Jo, Gemma & Nathan 13/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Harmen was such a special person - his memory will live in our hearts. 
Sally, Christine, Michelle, Sandy & Ling @ Wadland 13/02/2007 £25.00 £7.05 Our thoughts are with Helen & Harmen's family 
Julia & Laura 13/02/2007 £25.00 £7.05 We were very sad to hear of Helen's loss. Our thoughts are with Helen and both families. 
Karen & Dave King 12/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.  
Tim Thompson 12/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 I only met Harmen on a few occasions and can see why he will be missed by his colleagues. 
Lucie & Mark Bloomfield 12/02/2007 £25.00 n/a In memory of a friend.  
Houkje Duyvendak 11/02/2007 £70.00 n/a  
Tinsley Family 11/02/2007 £50.00 £14.10 A brave man. Out thoughts are with Helen,Harmen's mother,sister and family 
Carol and Rob 10/02/2007 £100.00 £28.21 Hold onto your happy memories of Harmen. Love from us both xx 
Alice and Guy Rutherford 10/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 With our love  
James Barber 10/02/2007 £50.00 £14.10 A true professional. A pleasure to have worked with, known and will be greatly missed. 
joaquim, marjan and children 09/02/2007 £50.00 n/a Harmen, thank you for your dedicated friendship. It was mutual. We will never forget you. 
Dan & Anna 09/02/2007 £50.00 £14.10 In memory of our friend Harmen. Our thoughtsw are with you Helen and Harmen's family also 
Julia & Dave 09/02/2007 £40.00 £11.28 Devoted husband, he fought his appalling illness with great dignity. Our thoughts are with Helen 
Jack and Tom 09/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Harmen was a brilliant uncle and will always be remembered by us. 
roger cook 09/02/2007 £60.00 £16.92 with sympathy from roger,margaret,isobel and alasdair 
Gill and Lisa 09/02/2007 £30.00 n/a  
Steve Adcock 09/02/2007 £50.00 £14.10 A true professional and gentleman.  
Ian Grant 09/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Saddened to hear of Helen's loss 
Alun Owen 09/02/2007 £50.00 £14.10 Always remembered by your colleagues in British American Tobacco. 
Eduard 09/02/2007 £15.00 n/a Very weird...too young. All best wishes to his beloved ones. Groet Harmen. 
Sue,Justin,Jim,Claire,Jenny & Julie,Willis Ipswich 09/02/2007 £50.00 n/a In memory of a valued colleague who was respected and liked by everyone. He will be sadly missed.  
T 09/02/2007 £75.00 £21.15 I will miss your unique ability to say so much whilst using so few words - always with great humour  
Michelle 09/02/2007 £25.00 £7.05 Harmen was a true gentleman, my thoughts are with Helen 
Tom Pientak 09/02/2007 £25.00 n/a My condolences to Helen and the van Rijs family. 
Evan 09/02/2007 £30.00 n/a I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. 
Jelle + familie 08/02/2007 £20.00 n/a Te kort, Harmen, en te snel. Gelukkig was je nooit alleen. 
The Roman Family 07/02/2007 £50.00 n/a We lost a nephew, Helen will be in our mind! 
Margaret & Brian Stead 07/02/2007 £100.00 £28.21 Harmen was a most thoughtful and considerate son-in-law. He will be greatly missed 
David Cowley 07/02/2007 £100.00 £28.21 In memory of a special friend and colleague 
Mo 07/02/2007 £25.00 £7.05 Always smiling; you will be sorely missed 
anonymous 07/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 A sad loss. My thoughts are with his family 
Lies and Ernst Van Gelderen 07/02/2007 £15.00 n/a Sincere condolences to Harmen's loved ones 
Mark Hitchcock 07/02/2007 £25.00 £7.05  
Nick Lee 06/02/2007 £25.00 £7.05 Harmen was a true friend and colleague who will be sadly missed. 
David Wroe 06/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 My sincere condolences to Harmen's family. 
June and Rod 06/02/2007 £10.00 £2.82 Even though we never met Harmen, we felt we knew him Helen. We are so very sorry. 
The Hughes Family 06/02/2007 £20.00 £5.64 Our thoughts are with Harmen's wife Helen and his family xxxx 
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