GILBERT DAVID HARMS

Condolences & Memories (10 entries)

• Gil was the best accountant I had the pleasure of working with. He was very friendly and helpful as I was going through some personal challenges. Very saddened at his passing. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. - Posted by: John Morris (client) on: Dec 11, 2022

• Gil was a wonderful man and such a delight to meet with when reviewing my tax forms and other accounting needs. I was so sorry to hear of his sudden passing and will miss his humour, him trying to find ways we might be related and his patience with my many questions! My deepest sympathy to his wife and family! - Posted by: Sherryl Koop (Client) on: Dec 09, 2022

• Gil was a wonderful man and true professional. Gil helped me for many years with my accounting needs. A few years ago he bestowed one upon me one of his first original cutting boards. It's a beauty, just like Gil was. RIP and condolences. - Posted by: Marina R. James (former client & friend) on: Dec 09, 2022

• I worked with Gil many years ago at Carte but he also became my Accountant when Ron & Joanne retired. I was so happy to get to know Gil and very thankful always for the work he did. Gil was a kind, gentle soul and it was always such a pleasure to talk to him and or to see him. It is just so sad to see such a wonderful person pass. Gil you will be missed by so many! - Posted by: Lockie McLean (Client and Friend) on: Dec 07, 2022

• Terribly saddened by the news of the family’s loss. I’ve told many, of my relationship with Gil and am so proud to have known him for many years. He worked as a draftsman at Carte Intl while I was the CFO. His infectious personality allowed him to be friends with anyone in that office. One day, out of nowhere, he came into my office and asked a very poignant question! “ Ron, what do I need to do to get on the path to become an Accountant???” I’ll skip over many years in our lives, but the intervening time that passed by resulted in his successfully doing just that- He became a professional accountant, a CMA!!! After working in an industrial setting for years,a requirement of the profession, and deciding to enter the realm of public accounting using home as his office, he built up a public practice. Obviously this is a very difficult thing to do, but he did all these things. By now I had moved my career and joined my wife in her public accounting practice. During his growth we talked, golfed and one day, I invited him to join me and my many friends and business acquaintances, to join us at the St. Nick’s Ukrainian Catholic Church hall to celebrate the annual Ukrainian Sportsman’s dinner. I think he fell in love with the event, if enjoying the food like he did and the comradeship of fellow professionals,most of whom had roots in Winnipeg’s north end, were any indication. He was so proud and pleased that I could find an extra ticket to include his wonderful, son , Steven, to join him. This went on for years. You can only imagine the enjoyment that we all had together. Then came the magic moment where he felt he was in a position to acquire the accounts of KUHTEY and company, our public practice. Joanne and I were pleased to help him through this transition period and knew that he was on his way. This story ,with many chapters, chronicals the many years of friendship and professional association that I enjoyed knowing Gil, but most importantly, is a tribute showing his tenacity in augmenting his professional status in order to help give his loving family a closer and happier life. Joanne and I miss you Pal! Ron Kuhtey, CPA Joanne KUHTEY, CPA - Posted by: Ron and Joanne Kuhtey (Colleague and friend ) on: Nov 26, 2022

• So sorry to hear about Gil's passing, I worked with Gil almost 20 years ago where he was a mentor. I came back into contact with him as a client 3 years ago where he showed so much enthusiasm for his business and the excitement to see me again. He was always so excited for new things, he will be missed. - Posted by: Andrea (client) on: Nov 24, 2022

• My deepest condolences to you, Mary, the family you & Gil created, and his loved ones. With much love and blessings to you all! - Posted by: Carole (Friend) on: Nov 06, 2022

• Rest in peace Gil. - Posted by: Linda Kowbel (Friend) on: Nov 06, 2022

• It is with sadness that I read of Gill's passing. He was so helpful to me when I had two estates for which taxes had to be filed. I always enjoyed our chats and was looking forward to seeing him in March. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. - Posted by: Natalie Denesovych (Client) on: Nov 05, 2022

• I’m so saddened to hear of Gil’s sudden passing. He gave me such good advice and when I had a very bad year financially, he did my taxes for free! Whenever I needed advice I would email him and he always replied promptly. I will miss his fatherly advice. My condolences to his family❤️ - Posted by: Barb Burgess (Client) on: Nov 05, 2022