Obituary of Harvey Hilbert Brost

Harvey Hilbert Brost, son of William (Bill) and Magdalena (Lena) Brost passed away on June 25, 2014 at the age of 83 years. Harvey was born March 20, 1931 on Section 30-22-26-W3 which is at Leader, SK. He was the oldest of 3, a sister Shirley, and a brother Raymond. He grew up in Leader and times were tough during the 30s. A story told from his youth recalls how he thought he should be working, and when his teacher disagreed with him, he punched him out, was expelled and went working at the end of Gr. 8. He would have been around 14. He worked for farmers and ranchers around the area and was quite a hand with horses, which he loved; he even rodeoed a bit. Harvey met a local girl, Ruth Ebel, and on November 5, 1950 tied the knot. During the following years they were blessed with 8 children – Garry, Dwayne, Linda, Arlene, Jason, Norine, Tracey, and Kevin. They had a strong bond and survived some tough times together. They came through their house burning down, some tough financial times, and their son Dwayne being killed in a car accident. They lived and loved together until 1984 when Ruth got cancer and passed away. Harvey continued on and had many special friends to spend time with in the next chapter of life. He had many health issues but he was a tough cookie and carried on bravely until the last few years when his health sharply declined. He leaves to mourn his passing – Garry (Barb), Linda (Darcy Lockhart), Arlene, Jason (Sandy), Norine (Byron Wall), Tracey Brost, and Kevin (Tracy); also 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, his sister Shirley and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. Harvey was predeceased by his wife Ruth (1984), his son Dwayne (1971), Father Bill (1985), Mother Lena (2004), Granddaughters Breanna Muhlbach (2000) and Danielle Lockhart (2002), Brother Raymond (1949), and Brother-in-law George Mastel (2012). All his life Harvey loved and lived the Cowboy Way. He loved his family and his animals and worked hard. As his journey ended we hope he has found the peace of the open range and is at rest finally. A celebration of Harvey’s life will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. in the Heartland Chapel of Stettler Funeral Home, Stettler, Alberta. Those who wish, may remember Harvey with a gift to Paragon Place