MR. JACOB PETER HARDER of Coaldale, beloved husband of Lena Harder, passed away peacefully with his wife and family at his side, on June 26, 2009 at the age of 94 years.

Jacob was born in Gregorovka, Ukraine (Southern Russia near the Black Sea). He immigrated to Canada in 1925 with his parents and 9 siblings. The family settled on a farm north of Coaldale, Alberta and he lived there with his family for 17 years.

He left the family farm when he married Lena Penner on November 15, 1942 and became an Auto Mechanic at Schroeder's Garage.

From there Jacob and Lena went back to farming in Broxburn, Alberta, in 1952 and farmed there until 1967. They moved to Lethbridge in 1967 and he then worked for the Agriculture Research Station from 1967 to 1979 when he retired.

Jacob is predeceased by his parents, 4 brothers, and three sisters and son Edward.

He is survived by his sister Susie, and brothers Henry of Hamilton, Ontario and Corrie of Parksville, British Columbia, as well as his wife Lena, his sons James, John and Harry, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 29, 2009 at the COALDALE MENNONITE CHURCH, 2316 - 17 Street, Coaldale, Alberta with Reverend Gerald Klassen, officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mennonite Central Committee, 210, 2946 - 32 Street NE, Calgary, Alberta T1Y 6J7, or a charity of your choice.