Henry was a pillar of the community
Born to Bill and Fransie Harber, Henry was an only child and attended Springs Technical Highschool.
Henry Harber, a well known and well-liked Springsites, passed away in December at the age of 52.
Born to Bill and Fransie Harber, Henry was an only child and attended Springs Technical Highschool.
Upon graduation, he qualified as a diesel mechanic but later took up panel beating and refurbishments on earthmoving machinery.
However, Henry’s lifelong passion found its home in motorbikes and he spent much of his life building his impressive collection.
Towards the end of his life, he owned an estimated 50 motorcycles and quite a few old American cars.
He married the love of his life Margie in 1992 with whom he shared his love of motorcycles and the two were prominent figures in the Springs biking community.
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Henry was the president of the East Rand Bikers President’s Council and president of his own club as well.
Together, the couple owned a few establishments including Rat and Barrel, President’s Peak and Geronimos, among others.
After many years of success in the business world, Henry and Margie turned their passion, energy and love toward helping and saving children and founded the organisation Wild Wild Angels.
“Henry always said when asked how all this came to light that their love for helping children began over a decade ago after their bikers’ club handed out gifts to orphaned children,” said lifelong friend Katy van der Merwe.
His organisation Wild Wild Angels came about after they went out with friends and the song Wild, Wild Angels played loudly. This then also gave birth to the idea.
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Since then Henry and Margie devoted their lives to the children of Springs, saving countless vulnerable lives from drug and alcohol abuse, unsafe circumstances, and abusive homes.
Together they founded the Wild Wild Guardians Foundation through which they controlled and managed their charity and reach out efforts.
A memorial service was held at Harber’s house and many Springsites came to pay tribute to him.
Henry’s name is synonymous with child safety and wellbeing in Springs and his legacy and name will live on in the hearts of many Springsites.
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