We regret to announce the death at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on November 1, 2002, of Mr. Willy Harter, at the age of 79 years. Willy moved to Canada from Germany in 1953, residing in the Edmonton area until 1974, when re relocated to Vernon. He was an expert painter and was well-known in the construction field in this area. Willy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Erna; daughter Lorraine (Terry) Nickel of Vernon; and sons Karl (Femmy) of Sherwood Park, Bill of Calgary, and Rudy (Bonnie) of Fort Saskatchewan. Willy is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and numerous extended family members. Cremation will be followed by a Celebration of Life Service, to be held on Thursday, November 7, at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home with Mr. Brian Jackson officiating. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to do so may make donations in memory of Willy to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Endowment Fund, 2102 - 32nd St., Vernon, V1T 5L2. Arrangements are in the care of Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. 542-4333.