WADE, Harry Penington
December 21, 1927 - February 6, 2012
Harry Penington Wade, beloved husband of Doris Wade of Drumheller, Alberta, passed away at Drumheller on February 6, 2012, at the age of 84 years. He is also the loving father of: Bernice Cheater (Darcy) of Scandia, AB, Valerie Goetz (Howard) of Calgary, AB, Jean Goetz (Stan) of Bluffton, AB, Jackie Watson of Drumheller, AB, Wesley Wade of Drumheller, AB, Gwen Gray (Steven) of Alliance, AB and Tami Bowers (Brian) of Strathmore, AB. He is also survived by: his loving wife Doris, his youngest brother Bernie, son-in-law Duane Yearous and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by: his parents Bernard and Edith Wade, daughter Theresa Yearous in October of 2002, baby Granddaughter Teala Wade in February 1988. Harry was born at Halkirk, AB in a farm house in the coulee on December 21, 1927. He was the 9th of 10 children, three girls and seven boys. In 1950 he met Doris Agnes Lindstrom of Viking, AB. They were married at the little Anglican Church in Byemoor on October 19, 1952. He is the father of seven girls and one boy, along with eighteen Grandchildren (8 boys and 10 girls), seven Great Grandchildren (2 boys and 5 girls). Harry enjoyed his life on their family farm, raising his children along with horses and cattle. His family and his animals were the joy of his life. Most of his working time was spent with the Government of Canada, Health of Animals and the Penitentiary Service. He really enjoyed riding, breaking, roping, trail riding, gymkhana events and showing, and any activity involving his horses. Harry had a very nice voice and loved to sing to Doris and his family. Harry’s very soft voice, blue eyes, poems, songs and stories will forever be remembered and cherished by his loving family. Prayers will be said on Friday, February 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at Courtney-Winters Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be celebrated at St. Magloire Anglican Church 176 2nd St. West, Drumheller AB on February 11, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Betty Warrington officiating. Interment to follow in Drumheller Municipal Cemetery. Luncheon to follow at the church. Donations may be made to the Alberta Diabetes Foundation 1-020 HRIF-EAST UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA EDMONTON, AB T6G 9Z9. COURTNEY-WINTERS FUNERAL HOME entrusted with arrangements (403-823-2666).
