Richard Harper dies

Former vice president of the Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association, Mr Richard Harper, has died.

Mr Harper who served as the association's Vice President in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

"Richard was much more besides," said association president Ms Peta Colebatch.

"He served on Council committees, harried them successfully over many developments, and was a key Australia Day traffic marshal and supporter of Trash and Treasure and our other events," Ms Colebatch said.

"He lobbied successfully for the new boat ramp, ensured that the wharf timbers and piles were replaced quickly, and continued to attend and report to us on Council committee meetings into 2011 and 2012 when illness began eroding his strengths.

"Many may be unaware that he initiated the name change to the current Association so that the organisation better reflected the coverage of all the suburbs here.

"Richard was always courteous and helpful, and a pleasure to work with.

"He was a gentleman of the 'old school', and in any community organisation it is important that we have people such as Richard who give respect to others, give freely of their time and expertise, but who are prepared to work as a member of the team towards a common objective.

"He worked with Bill Gregor to install the notice-board, was prepared always to use his engineering skills in practical tasks, and loved working on projects.

"Richard Harper was a very attractive man who worked hard on behalf of our community, and his experience and expertise has been greatly missed.

"The last few years were not kind to him, sadly, but even though he was forced by circumstances to leave the area, he is not forgotten.

"We are grateful for the service that Richard provided to us all," Ms Colebatch said.

Newsletter, 7 Sep 2016

Peta Colebatch, WTKCA