HARPER, Dave
2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Harper. Dave suddenly passed away while at his winter residence in Yuma, Arizona, with Rose, his loving wife of sixty one years, at his side. Dave will be deeply missed by all. Friends and family will cherish memories of Dave’s strong will and personality. At a young age, Dave joined his father in the tire industry. With a great business spirit, Dave was happy and proud to assist each and every customer. Dave treated everyone he met through the business like they were his friend and family member. In 1962 Dave became a founding member of the Western Canada Tire Dealers Association and worked very hard to make the tire industry what it is today. With a passion for his beliefs and a will to succeed, Dave was able to build a strong foundation for Harper’s Tire and those building blocks continue to make the business the success it is today. From a small, little shop in the downtown district of Drumheller to our current location, Dave was proud all the way. Dave believed in community volunteer work and was a proud and active member of Drumheller Lions Club for over fifty years. He enjoyed the times spent as a child at Little Fish Lake. These times continued as Dave became a father, grandfather and great grandfather. Working in his greenhouse tending to crops with scientific precision was another of Dave’s passions. Winter months found Dave and Rose spending time in Arizona with friends as part of the Winnebago RV group. Dave is survived by his wife, Rose, children Andrew (Brenda), Jan, Cheryl (Joe), grandchildren Michelle, Jordan (Melissa), Kyle, Taylor, and great grandchildren Dylan, Colby, Tate and Alison. Dave will be sadly missed by all his family. A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Dave’s name may be made to the charity of your choice.
