Harry Horace Williams

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harry Horace Williams, age 88, on July 7, 2011, at Kelowna Hospice House after a short bout with bone cancer. Harry was born in New Tredegar, South Wales and immigrated with his family to Rutland BC in 1928. He is survived by wife Mary, his lifelong love and soul mate of almost 64 years; daughters, Linda Jensen (Bob)of Langley, Janet Naylor ( Steve) of Salmon Arm; son, Richard of Peace River; grandchildren, Lanni Bockhodt (Jeff), Kirsten Jensen, Stephanie Naylor, Scott Naylor, Kadyn Williams, Kody Davidson ; great grandchildren, Taryn and Jacob Bockhodt; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, 3 sisters and 1 brother. Harry will be remembered as both a gentleman and a gentle man who always put his family first. A private graveside service will be held this week .The family invites everyone who knew and loved Harry to attend a celebration of his life on Sunday, July 31, 3:00 pm at The Bennett House, 1986 Bowes St. Park on Bowes, please, and enter through the gates at the end of the street. Bring a lawn chair if you can. In lieu of flowers, donations to Kelowna Hospice House would be most appreciated. Arrangements in care of First Memorial Funeral Services, (250) 762-2299.