Harold (Slim) James Eugene Prete
(February 26, 1923 ~ December 5, 2011)

Harold (Slim) Prete was born on February 26, 1923 on the family farm in the Virgel School District. He was the eldest of nine children born to Jim & Justina Prete. Slim farmed on the same farm on which he was born until 2003, when he purchased a home in Melfort and finally retired. Hard work was a passion for Slim. He milked cows, raised hogs and chickens as well as clearing land, picking rocks and roots to grow grain.

In October, 1947 Slim married Pearl Haddon and together they raised four children Florence, Doug, Bill and Gloria. In January 2000 Slim lost his soul mate Pearl and life became more of a challenge. However, he managed and he and Bill resided together until the time of his death. There were many ups and downs in Slims life but one of the biggest blows was when he lost his son Doug in 1967. Highlights included 52 years of marriage to Pearl and the births of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Slim loved his family including his siblings, nieces and nephews.

Slim was predeceased by his wife Pearl, his son Doug, parents Jim & Justina, parents-in-law Horace & Agnes Haddon. He is survived by his children Florence (Einar) Nielsen, Bill Prete, Gloria (Greg) L'Henaff, his grandchildren Dawn (Trevor) Johnson, Lori (Tyler) Fettes, Richard (Tracey) Nielsen, Jamie (Julian) Woods, Leanne (Cameron) Kirzinger, Shane L'Henaff and Chelsy Lundbach. Also his great grandchildren Taylor, Konner & MacKenzie Johnson, Cody, Cassidy & Carter Fettes, Dane Nielsen, Brayden & Alleyna Woods, Carson, Dillon & Ethan Kirzinger and Shelby Ann Lundbach.

Slim will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.

A Service of Remembrance was held on Friday, December 9, 2011 from the Melfort Salvation Army Citadel with Major Michael Hoeft officiating. Interment took place at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Harold may be directed to the Saskatchewan Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the MELFORT FUNERAL HOME LTD. of Melfort, SK. (306)-752-2714. www.melfortfuneralhome.com

• Date : 2011-12-05 06:00:00