KRUGER, Harry

May 12, 1924 – October 28, 2014

 

Harry, late of Prince Albert, beloved husband of Mary, (deceased 1997) passed away in Royal University Hospital on Tuesday, October 28th, 2014, at the age of 90 years.  He was born on May 12th, 1924 in the farming district of Strong Pine.  On August 13th 1944, Harry married Mary Truba, and together they farmed at Strong Pine from 1944 to 1956 when they moved to Prince Albert.  His family was his pride and joy.  He will be lovingly remembered for all the help he gave his children over the years and for all the family gatherings in his home where he entertained children and adults alike with wine, music and stories.  He is known as an active volunteer in his community.  A devout Catholic, he was for many years active in the affairs of St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church.  He was a member of the Church Choir, and served as Cantor.  He served at hundreds of funerals and other services.  Harry was a musician.  He had a band which played at various seniors’ homes and the Canadian Legion Hall. He built all of his own instruments and many others which were sold across the country.  His greatest joy occurred when a young person came to choose his or her own violin.  Harry lived his life with dignity and grace and left it in the same manner.  He will be dearly missed by his family.  He leaves to mourn, his dear friend Mary Billay; she has given him tremendous support and companionship. He will be missed by his Children: Patricia (Harry) Pegg, Peggi, (Bernie) Dupuis; his loving daughter-in-law Sharan Kruger, (Glen, deceased); his Grandchildren: Jackie (Laurin) Hummelbrunner, Monique (Lloyd) Zwack, Glynis (Rocky) Dupuis-Handspiker, Karen (Dave) Runciman, Karla (Chad) Cahoon, Krista Pegg (Matt Cronkhite), Brock (Shannon) Kruger, Becky (Pat) Tracy and fifteen Great-Grandchildren.  He was predeceased by his parents; his wife of fifty-four years, Mary; his son Glen, and various brothers and sisters and brothers and sisters-in-law.  The Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Gray’s Funeral Chapel, 575 – 28th Street West, Prince Albert, SK.  Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 3. 2014 at St Georges Ukrainian Catholic Church, 770 – 14th Street West, Prince Albert, SK with Deacon Harrold Salahub.  Interment will be held at Prince Albert Memorial Gardens.  In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Prince Albert Branch #2, 133 – 8th Street East, Prince Albert, SK S6V 0V8  in memory of Harry.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.grays.ca.  Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s Funeral Chapel, (306-922-4729).

• Date : 2014-10-28