The plane.........the plane..........so many stories to be told about the Cessna and Dave.
The plane.........the plane..........so many stories to be told about the Cessna and Dave.
New Dad - 1960
New Dad - 1960
The plane that Dave owned and flew for a short while in the late 70's
The plane that Dave owned and flew for a short while in the late 70's
Dave and his friend Marvin Kaylor. The Volvo boat - heading down the lake for a hunt.
Dave and his friend Marvin Kaylor. The Volvo boat - heading down the lake for a hunt.
Dave, Lee-ann, Bruce, Dale (1971 ) Chilliwack visiting Ben Harder -- Dave Harder's father. Ben Harder was the only one of his family to escape the Russian Revolution that started in 1917.
Dave, Lee-ann, Bruce, Dale (1971 ) Chilliwack visiting Ben Harder -- Dave Harder's father. Ben Harder was the only one of his family to escape the Russian Revolution that started in 1917.
Dave - no words to say what might be going through his mind. I am certain it wasn't about anything other than necessity.
Dave - no words to say what might be going through his mind. I am certain it wasn't about anything other than necessity.
Carcross 1959- with Dog Stormy
Carcross 1959- with Dog Stormy
Dave plowing the fields at 10 Mile ranch
Dave plowing the fields at 10 Mile ranch
Easter Dinner in Carcross 1959
Easter Dinner in Carcross 1959
Dave in his favorite Stetson hat. Late 60
Dave in his favorite Stetson hat. Late 60
Henry,Gladies,Anita,Bea, Janet,Ben,Glen,Uncle Dave. He said picture was taken at FlatHead River Town site,south of Crowsnest Pass.
Henry,Gladies,Anita,Bea, Janet,Ben,Glen,Uncle Dave. He said picture was taken at FlatHead River Town site,south of Crowsnest Pass.
Parents Ben and Marie Harder - Children, Henry, Ben Jr. Marianne and twins George and Dave.
Parents Ben and Marie Harder - Children, Henry, Ben Jr. Marianne and twins George and Dave.
Ben and Marie Harder and Family June 1932
Ben and Marie Harder and Family June 1932
Ben, Marie and family. Henry, Ben Jr. Dave, George and Marianne. Likely 1942
Ben, Marie and family. Henry, Ben Jr. Dave, George and Marianne. Likely 1942
Ben and Marie Harder with sons Henry, Ben, George and Dave and daughter Marianne.
Ben and Marie Harder with sons Henry, Ben, George and Dave and daughter Marianne.
Dave, Carolee, Bruce and Lee-ann '63
Dave, Carolee, Bruce and Lee-ann '63
John Sembsmoen learning how to run a Cat under the guidance of Dave
John Sembsmoen learning how to run a Cat under the guidance of Dave
Dave at Ranch - early 80's - The log walls were from the mill.
Dave at Ranch - early 80's - The log walls were from the mill.
What happens when the ice is too thin and the load is too heavy. Tagish Lake.
What happens when the ice is too thin and the load is too heavy. Tagish Lake.
Logging at the Ranch
Logging at the Ranch
Dave water skiing at Marsh Lake in the late 80's
Dave water skiing at Marsh Lake in the late 80's
Happier times. Lee-ann and Dad June 1981
Happier times. Lee-ann and Dad June 1981
This picture was taken at Bruce's Celebration of Life in Carcross in September 2006. Bruce Bennett Harder was the second oldest child of Dave and Carolee's 3 children.
This picture was taken at Bruce's Celebration of Life in Carcross in September 2006. Bruce Bennett Harder was the second oldest child of Dave and Carolee's 3 children.
Front Yard at Ten Mile Ranch. Certainly not quite in it's original well kept shape but the scenery of the mountains and Tagish Lake are still a delight to the eyes.
Front Yard at Ten Mile Ranch. Certainly not quite in it's original well kept shape but the scenery of the mountains and Tagish Lake are still a delight to the eyes.
Dave with older Brother Henry and Twin Brother George with wife Winnie -1972
Dave with older Brother Henry and Twin Brother George with wife Winnie -1972
John Sembsmoen learning how to skin a cat under the instruction of Dave. John was one like a son to Dave and Carolee and a big brother to Lee-ann and Bruce and later on Dale.
John Sembsmoen learning how to skin a cat under the instruction of Dave. John was one like a son to Dave and Carolee and a big brother to Lee-ann and Bruce and later on Dale.
Dave and his great friend and main hand - Charlie James. Fall Hunting.
Dave and his great friend and main hand - Charlie James. Fall Hunting.
Dave, Carolee, Lee-ann, Bruce and Dale in the New Ranch house 1988
Dave, Carolee, Lee-ann, Bruce and Dale in the New Ranch house 1988
The look says it all - these guys were just a wee bit too young for Grandpa to know what to do with them - but picture taking was OK!
The look says it all - these guys were just a wee bit too young for Grandpa to know what to do with them - but picture taking was OK!
Dave at 76.
Dave at 76.
Grandpa Harder on the hill with the Grand kids - ski-dooing and 4 wheeling.
Grandpa Harder on the hill with the Grand kids - ski-dooing and 4 wheeling.
Always loved to look spiffy in his suits.
Always loved to look spiffy in his suits.
Birthday Celebrations for Bruce Harder ( 1961 to 2006 ) at Tahkini Hotprings mid 90's
Birthday Celebrations for Bruce Harder ( 1961 to 2006 ) at Tahkini Hotprings mid 90's
Grandpa Harder with Curtis Harder (Dale) at Tahkini Hotsprings Birthday for Bruce June - Doug Eby watching. '93
Grandpa Harder with Curtis Harder (Dale) at Tahkini Hotsprings Birthday for Bruce June - Doug Eby watching. '93
Scoping out the trees ........once a logger always a a logger.
Scoping out the trees ........once a logger always a a logger.
This was at Lake Minnewanka by Banff on our trip to go over the mountains through his old stomping grounds where he worked and before he moved north. We did the short walk around the south side of the Lake.
This was at Lake Minnewanka by Banff on our trip to go over the mountains through his old stomping grounds where he worked and before he moved north. We did the short walk around the south side of the Lake.
Grandpa Harder missed the corner on the 3 or 4 wheeler - can't really tell.
Grandpa Harder missed the corner on the 3 or 4 wheeler - can't really tell.
Bruce, Dale and Dave -The boys are having supper out - literally - my guess is this is up around Taku Arm.......not sure. Date between '80 and '82
Bruce, Dale and Dave -The boys are having supper out - literally - my guess is this is up around Taku Arm.......not sure. Date between '80 and '82
Grandpa Harder with Roy and Josh Eby
Grandpa Harder with Roy and Josh Eby
Grandpa Dave Harder - Lake side Banff 2008
Grandpa Dave Harder - Lake side Banff 2008