In loving memory of our father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Harvey Victor Staples of Medicine Hat, passed away on Wednesday, May 27th, 2015 at the age of 90 years. Harvey leaves to cherish his memory his sons, Barrie (Betty) Staples of Medicine Hat and Gordon Staples of Vancouver; three grandchildren, Erin, Diane and Mark; one great-grandchild, Phoenix; three brothers, Roy (Helen), Merle (Cathy), and Don (Marg); one sister, Shirley (Graeme) Cave; one sister-in-law, Una Staples; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Harvey was predeceased by his first wife, Alma Jans; his second wife, Marguerite Maurice; three brothers, Ralph (Marlene), Alvin (Vicki) and Jim; one sister, Eleanor (George) Wing; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Harvey was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and was raised in Prelate and Lemsford. He had fond memories of hosting dances on the upper floor of the big old barn on the homestead. His mother passed away from cancer when Harvey was 18 years old, and the youngest child, Don, was only 11 months old. He stayed on the homestead for several years to help his father raise the family. Harvey later left home and worked several jobs including a slaughter house, farm hand, road construction, a lumber mill, and a mine. He took ill and landed in the Maple Creek Hospital where he met his future wife, Alma Jans. He and Alma moved to Blairmore and Pincher Creek where he earned his ticket as a partsman. While there they adopted their two boys, Barrie and Gordon. After spending six months in Maple Creek, the family moved to Medicine Hat. Harvey worked at Beny Motors for over twelve years as a partsman. He then worked for Jack Stephanson Pontiac Buick and finally retired from Green's Motors in Bow Island. In September 1985, Alma passed away suddenly, just three months from retirement. Two years later, Harvey married Mickey Maurice and did a lot of travelling with her. They also had a winter place in Yuma, Arizona. Mickey passed away in June, 2010. Harvey had a great love for gardening of all sorts. His flower beds were to be envied. He also loved fishing and was very involved as a Boy Scout leader for many years. He was a member of the St. John's Ambulance and loved going to Tiger hockey games with Mickey. She taught him the love of golf and also introduced him to the world of art. They both loved painting scenes and belonged to the Medicine Hat Art Club for many years. Harvey loved his boys and also his grandchildren. He was a wonderful grandfather and taught them all about fishing, painting and gardening. His greatest pride was the birth of his great-granddaughter, Phoenix, in August 2014. He spent an hour playing with her during the last day of his hospital stay.

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