Eva Harder
HARDER - (nee Janzen) Eva, 101 years of age, was born November 12, 1908, in the Gouldtown area. She passed away February 5, 2010, at Swift Current, SK. She is survived by her daughters: Rose (Jerry) Rushton, Esther Rude, Vi (Vic) Zadery; son, Wilbert (Donna) Harder; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Abram (June 8, 1985); parents, David and Katharina (Klassen) Janzen; 14 brothers & sisters; one great-grandchild and one son-in-law, Ted Rude. Eva married Abram Harder March 23, 1930. Together they had three daughters; Rose, Esther and Viola and one son Wilbert. They moved around southern Saskatchewan with the CPR, making their last home in Rush Lake where they built a new home. In 1984, they bought a home in Swift Current. In 1985, Abram passed away. Eva stayed in her home until September 1997, when she moved into the Heritage Towers. In July of 2007, she became a resident of the Swift Current Care Centre. Her pastimes were quilting, embroidery, reading her bible and puzzling. Her family was important to her and she kept up to date on all of us. She remained bright and alert right up until her passing. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. from Grace United Church with Reverend Bonita Chad officiating. The organist was Yolande Gorrill. A tribute was read by granddaughter Elaine Fehr. The ushers were Clarence Wiebe and James Cannon. The pallbearers were: Brian, Barry and Dennis Zadery, Travis Harder, Kerry Rude and Chad Fehr. The interment took place at Herbert Cemetery, Herbert, SK. Donations may be made to the Swift Current Care Centre or to the charity of your choice. For further information or to sign the family book of condolence visit our website at www.parksidefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Parkside Memorial Funeral Home.



