Harry was born on the homestead March 2, 1913 at Faith, Alberta to William and Minnie Peters the youngest of three boys. The family resided there until 1927 when they left the homestead to farm at Vulcan. Harry met Dorothy Rodgers at a dance and they were married on November 14, 1940 at Stavely. Harry and Dorothy moved to the family farm on Thigh Hill east of Vulcan and began their farming life together. Farming was hard work but they knew how to have fun as well and enjoyed attending card parties and square dances. Because of tainted water on the farm, they moved into Vulcan and farmed from town for many years until they retired in 1972. Harry and Dorothy enjoyed retirement by traveling in their motor home, going fishing and volunteering at the Drop-in Centre. Harry loved to play the banjo and enjoyed many hours entertaining people on his own and with “The Rose Tones”. He was an active member of the United Church.
Harry is survived by his two daughters Linda (Ernie) Kambeitz of Sherwood Park and Ila (Brent) Ehlert of Magrath, five granddaughters Nicole (Dean) Oliver, Lisa Cornell, Allison Kambeitz, Elizabeth Loose and Amanda (Codey) Godlonton and four great grandchildren.
Harry was predeceased by his wife Dorothy in 2006, parents, brothers George and William, and a grandson Tommy Kambeitz.
Family grave side and inurnment service at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Calgary will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, tributes in Harry’s memory can be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Directors. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.