Arthur Ervin Harke
February 24, 1933 – April 20, 2021
On Tuesday April 20, 2021 Art passed away peacefully in Westlock Continuing Care at the age of 88 years.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Frieda of 60 years, daughters Linda (Kenneth) Arndt, Mary (Ron) Romanchuk, grandchildren Jennifer (Kaylon) Mathias, Christopher Arndt and his fiancé Stephanie Galliford.
Art was predeceased by his brothers Ewald and Arnold Harke, and sister Emma Schabert.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private family service will be held.
In lieu of flowers donations may be gratefully accepted to the AHS Westlock Continuing Care Centre.
Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family by visiting westlockfuneralhome.com
Close the Gate (For Dad)
By Nancy Kraayenhof
For this one farmer the worries are over, lie down and rest your head,
Your time has been and struggles enough, put the tractor in the shed.
Years were not easy, many downright hard, but your faith in God transcended,
Put away your tools and sleep in peace. The fences have all been mended.
You raised a fine family, worked the land well and always followed the Son,
Hang up your shovel inside of the barn; your work here on earth is done.
A faith few possess led your journey through life, often a jagged and stony way,
The sun is setting, the cattle are all bedded, and here now is the end of your day.
Your love of God’s soil has passed on to your kin; the stories flow like fine wine,
Wash off your work boots in the puddle left by blessed rain one final time.
You always believed that the good Lord would provide and He always had somehow,
Take off your gloves and put them down, no more sweat and worry for you now.
Your labor is done, your home now is heaven; no more must you wait,
Your legacy lives on, your love of the land, and we will close the gate.
Westlock Funeral Home & Crematorium Ltd.
780-349-3474
