Sep 27, 1940 - Apr 21, 2018
It is with profound sadness, but with full hearts that, the family of Harley deBruyckere announce his passing on April 21 after a long journey and battle with cancer.
Harley passed in the arms of his caring and loving wife and partner of 34 years, Helen. Harley is survived by, son Kevin(Shannon), grandson Jared; daughter Karen, granddaughters Karley and Kelsey, Wendy (Doug) Soley, grandsons, Kevin (Kendra) great granddaughter Layla, Brett; Brian (Elizabeth) Urlacher, Rick(Corinne) Urlacher, grandchildren Shane and Mikaela; Laurie(Larry) Be rge, grandsons Joshua and Garrett. Harley is also survived by many special cousins, family and friends. Harley was predeceased by his grandson Justin, his parents Medard and Marion Bruyckere.
Harley was born September 27th, 1940, Calgary, Alberta, moving at a young age to Innisfail, Ab. Harley received his education in Red Deer, Lacombe and St. Joseph's in Edmonton. Harley joined the RCMP in Prince George, B.C. on November 18th, 1960 retiring as a Staff Sergeant on November 18th, 1985 in Red Deer, AB. In his 25 years he served in Cloverdale, Port Coquitlam, Prince Rupert and Terrace, BC, followed by postings in Edmonton, Cold Lake and Red Deer. In 1985 Harley joined Helen in her financial services practice at Investors Group for another 17 Years of hard work and success.
Harley and Helen travelled to many different Countries together and Harley was at his best and loved every moment seeing great places, immersing in different cultures and expanding his knowledge of this beautiful World we live in.
Upon retirement in 2001, Harley and Helen moved to Powell River, where Harley soon became involved in the Community and doing what Harley loved to do, socializing, helping, making new friends, joining groups and organizations that could fulfil the motto he lived by "making a difference"! He loved skiing on Mount Washington and getting in his boat to spend the day on the water. He was at peace on the water and it was a sad day when his illness took his boat trips away.
There will be a Celebration of Life for Harley on July 5th, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Heartland room at Westerner Park, Red Deer, Alberta.
The family wishes to express our sincere and deepest gratitude to Dr. Pieter Rossouw and the incredible Doctors and staff of the Powell River General Hospital, and the dedicated and compassionate staff of the Palliative Home Care Team. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Red Deer Hospice Society would be greatly appreciated or the charity of your choice.