DEWAR, HARRY EASTON: August 3, 1922 - March 8, 2015. After 92.5 active years, Harry passed away peacefully in Kelowna to join his beloved Frances. Harry's children (the five b's), Brian, Beverley, Barry, Brent and Barbara were all with him and together for his passing. Harry is not only survived by his five children, but eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and thirteen family-in-laws. Harry enjoyed his family immensely. Harry was born in Drake, Saskatchewan as the eldest child of Harry and Violet Dewar, and was an avid hockey player in his youth. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940 as a pilot and married Frances in the St Alphonsus Church in North Ormesby, England on March 11, 1944. Harry earned his Bachelor of Education degree from the University of British Columbia and started his nearly 40 year career in education, spending time in Burnaby, Dawson Creek, Duncan and Kelowna B.C. He was the high school principal of Kelowna Senior Secondary (KSS) from 1971 to 1984. All who knew Harry will remember his love for education, teaching and providing an opportunity for those who might not otherwise get a second chance in life. Harry was a co-founder of COBBS in 1972 with his colleagues Ken Harding, Rosemary King and Lou Dedinsky, which has provided financial support and assistance to the high school students of the Central Okanagan District 23 for the past forty-three years. Special thanks to his many colleagues and friends who kept Harry involved and engaged in education for nearly 30 years past his official retirement. Harry incorporated his love for teaching with his love for curling. One of Harry's passions was to introduce junior curling wherever he lived, whether that be introducing the sport to both the casual or avid curler, some of which went on to become Canadian and World Champions. Harry was able to live an active life in his family home during his later years, and was blessed to have his grand-daughter in law, Kim Solotki and great-grandchildren Zoe and Tegan to share his home, providing a great quality of life, while allowing Harry to enjoy his favorite sports of curling, Blue Jays baseball and Canucks hockey. Special thanks to Dr. Chamberlain, his family physician and the nurses and staff at Kelowna General Hospital. A celebration of Harry's life will be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, March 26th, 2015, at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna BC, with a Mass to follow on Friday March 27, 2015 at 10:30 am at Immaculate Conception Church, 839 Sutherland Ave, Kelowna, followed by interment. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to COBSS - Central Okanagan Bursary & Scholarship Society, #316-3011 Tutt Street, Kelowna B.C, Canada V1Y 2H4 c The Harry Dewar Memorial Bursary. For those wishing to send a condolence, photos or share memories, may do so by scrolling down Harry's obituary page to the area called "Share Your Condolences found at www.springfieldfuneralhome.com.
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