It was a pleasure knowing Bill and working games with him for many years. My condolences to his family

My deepest condolences to the family, Rest in peace Bill H.🕊️

On behalf of Basketball Manitoba, I extend my deepest condolences to the Harper family. Bill embodied what it meant to give back to the game. His work as a referee and mentor left a lasting impact on basketball in our province. Bill believed in leaving the game better than he found it, and he certainly did. His presence on and off the court will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Bill.

Bill was a true gentleman and a good friend to the basketball referee world. Bill was a person who I know believed leaving the game a better place than you found it. As a basketball referee administrator, referee assignor and referee colleague, I truly appreciated Bill for his dedication to the game on and off the court. We will miss Bill - condelences to the Harper family from the entire MABO association - MB Association of Basketball Officials.

Mr Harper was one of our teachers at Sisler!! He was such a kind man to us all. We just had our 40th reunion and missed him not being there. RIP Mr Harper

Bill was my uncle and he also shared the name William with my older brother. I guess it was a bit of a Harper tradition.

he was and has always been such an example to me. Scholar, athlete, great father, devoted to his family. I'll miss him.

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Nicholas Hermansen

Bill was a truly a soft spoken tremendous person. I was fortunate to officiate with him. I have fond memories of Bill. Thanks for our time together.

Bill and I have a long history together, from the days of teaching together at Sisler and St.Johns to officiating basketball for the past 30 years. I always called Bill " The Ironman of Basketball Officials". As recently as 3 years ago, Bill would often ride his bike to his games, officiate for 3 hours, then ride home, including winter. Miss you my friend...rest in peace.🙏