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HAROLD JOHN PRUDEN
Date of Passing: Jan 04, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHAROLD JOHN (HARRY) PRUDEN Harold John (Harry) Pruden passed away peacefully, with family at his side, on Sunday, January 4, 2015, at St. Joseph's General Hospital in Comox, BC at the age of 82 years, beloved husband of Shirley Eamer Pruden, of Comox Seniors Village. Harry was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB, the youngest child of Joseph Henry Pruden and Annie Palmer Pruden. He was a member of a large Métis family with roots deep in the Hudson's Bay Company fur trade. Harry had lifelong interests in sports, youth development, the performing arts, and church and community service. As a teenager in the Second World War, he proudly served in the Canadian Forces as a cadet and continued on in the military Reserves for 22 years, reaching the rank of Major. As a young adult, he was a member of Winnipeg's "Flying M" track club. He was a middle distance runner, and competed at the Canadian Olympic Trials. In later years, he played in a men's senior baseball league. He attended the University of Winnipeg and although he held many and varied positions of employment during his lifetime, he was a Mediation and Conciliation Officer in the Manitoba Department of Labour at the date of his retirement in the late 1980s. At that time, Harry and Shirl moved to Comox. Harry was a past member of the Order of deMolay, Rotary International, Toastmasters, Shrine Circus Daddies, Royal Canadian Legion Branch #160, and the Comox Valley Clown Club. He had a beautiful singing voice, was a member of a number of different choirs over the years, and was instrumental in the organizing of Comox Valley's Evergreen Choristers. Harry had his serious, careful side but, by natural inclination, he was an impresario, a storyteller, entertainer, actor, singer, dancer, musician, clown, magician, and prankster. Harry was also a romantic. That is one reason why he and Shirl were married on Valentine's Day. They recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. He loved flowers and never failed to bring her flowers. There will never be another like him. Harry was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons) and he had a strong love of God and a vibrant testimony of Jesus Christ and His gospel. In these last few years, Harry read his scriptures and the songs in his hymn book many times daily. Harry was predeceased by his parents and all four of his sisters and their husbands: Dorothy (Ed Boittiaux) of Winnipeg; Edythe (Alf Eburne) of Winnipeg and Calgary; Marjorie (Jim Berthman) of Winnipeg; and Mildred (Trevor Hamon) of southern Alberta. He is survived by his daughter Karen Shirley (Leo) of Langley, BC; son Hal Pruden of Ottawa; son Glenn Pruden (Laurie) of Ottawa; and stepson Michael Clarke (Tracey) of Courtenay. Harry had 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 17 nephews and nieces, all scattered across North America. Friends may meet the family and pay their respects at Comox Valley Funeral Home, 1101 Ryan Road, Courtenay, BC on Friday, January 9, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Courtenay Chapel, 1901 20th Street, Courtenay, BC, on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. Interment in the Courtenay Civic Cemetery on Mission Hill will be followed by a reception in the Courtenay Chapel's cultural hall. The family would like to give special thanks to all the nurses and doctors in the Emergency Room and ICU at St. Joseph's, especially Chris, Trevor and Sandy, for their kindness during this difficult time period. Arrangements entrusted to Comox Valley Funeral Home, Courtenay, BC, 250-334-0707
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 07, 2015
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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Karen, Leo and all of your family, Please know that all of us are thinking of all of you at this especially sad and emotional time. You are tucked in our hearts and are in our thoughts. Our love to you all........ - Posted by: April, Joe, Laurenne and Wilf (Friends) on: Jan 09, 2015
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My condolences to Family. Harry will always be remembered for his great sense of humor. I was lucky enough to get to know Harry and Shirl through my mom Margaret, and we all have shared some wonderful memories. Will miss going to Red Lobster with you Harry! Every time I drink ginger ale I think of you. - Posted by: James Weiten (Friend) on: Jan 09, 2015
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So many times of laughter and fun shared since their marriage...especially the celebration of Harry's "double nickel" in Grand Forks.....the many train trips in vintage clothing SC Harry arranged...the "clowning"...so many memories of Shirl & Harry. May he rest in Peace. - Posted by: Margie Yuill (friend of both) on: Jan 09, 2015
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Our deepest condolences to your family Harry. We had some wonderful times when the four of us got together whenever we visited BC. We'll miss your wonderful humor - Posted by: Barbara & Jacob Krahn (niece of Shirley) on: Jan 08, 2015
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What a wonderful guy! Thanks for the laughs and my dime-on-pin you made for me on my birthday. We will miss you but know that there is a wonderful room reserved for you. - Posted by: May Culbertson (Aunt through marriage) on: Jan 08, 2015
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Karen, Hal, and Glenn and entire family - our Condolences at the passing of your father. I realize I met him more times during his visits back to Manitoba in retirement, he was always a pleasure to visit with and good for a proud update on each of you and your families. Best Wishes. - Posted by: Hans Finken (Friend) on: Jan 07, 2015
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Dear Karen and Hal and all your Families: I did not know your Dad; but I have read the great tribute you composed of his life and he was a great family man and a person who gave back to the Community; he lived life to the fullest and he will be greatly missed; I again; give you my Most Sincere Condolences on the loss of your Father Karen and Hal and all your Families, Love from Patricia (Pruden) Clarke. - Posted by: Patricia Clarke (cousin) on: Jan 07, 2015
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Condolences to Karen, Hal, and Glenn, my friends from Winnipeg. Bob and Elaine Northcott - Posted by: Robert Northcott (Friend) on: Jan 07, 2015
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I only met Uncle Bud once when he came to visit us in Calgary. I was young but greatly enjoyed his visit. My mother would often tell me the wise choice Uncle Bud had made in serving in the military and thought that might be a good idea for me. Perhaps that was part of my serving in the military for 20 years. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his beautiful family. We love you guys. - Posted by: Dan Hamon (Nephew) on: Jan 07, 2015
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friends since Winnipeg days Shirl - our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry to hear of your loss of Harry. Alex and Diane - Posted by: Diane (Pidskalny) Hrychuk (family friend) on: Jan 07, 2015