BONDAR, HARRY: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Harry Bondar on January 19, 2014 in Edmonton, Alberta. Harry was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Ruth (Caplan) in 2007. His siblings, Sam Bondar, Sheila Sellers and Toba Waldman. He is survived by his 4 children, Bob Bondar, Debby (Verne Karasick), Blair (Rivie) Bondar and Wendy (Mark Ditlove). His 14 grandchildren, Leana (Morry Gaerber), Benje (Marla) Bondar, Tamara (Jeff Kornblum), Josh Bondar, Michael Taddia, Shauna (Jamie Franks), Justin (Stephanie Karasick), Janine (Matt Acosta), Amanda Karasick, Jesse, Ben and Ethan Bondar, Matthew and Jacob Ditlove and 10 great grandchildren. Harry was born April 7, 1922 in Prince Albert to Jessie and Robert Bondar. They moved to Regina after his father's untimely death from tuberculosis when he was 8 years old. At 17, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy to serve his country in World War II. While on leave he met his wife, Ruth. They married, first living in Eatonia Saskatchewan and then North Battleford. It was there that he built Hunters Sport Shop and Hunters Trailer and Marine into a business that grew to international attention for its size and scope given its small town roots. Harry was a man of generosity, pride and honor. He loved his family, his business, his employees, his customers and North Battleford. May his memory be a blessing. ____________________________________________________
