Harry Edward Werden, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by and friends September 11, 2009 at Community Hospital South after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout his treatment he maintained a positive attitude and his great sense of humor. He was born September 14, 1925 in Indianapolis to Clara and Thomas Werden. He is survived by his wife of nearly 63 years, Katherine (Beckham). He will be sadly missed by his three children Linda Abe (Delbert) Smith, Debbie Pudge Olmsted and Randy Zeke (Linda) Werden. Six grandchildren Tina (Peaches) Flack, Brian (Duke) Smith, Tonya (Dutchess) England, Michael (Pete) Wood, Kai (Zeko) Werden and Kip (Chief) Werden and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother (Eugene Werden), two sisters (Norma Curry and Kathryn Little) and his three day old son, Donald Martin. He was a US Navy veteran who served on the USS Paul G. Baker during World War II in the Pacific Campaign. While residing and raising his family in Whiteland from 1956-1989, he attended Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church and was active with the Whiteland baseball program, where he served as director. After working at Eli Lilly for 34 years he retired in 1984. Following his retirement he moved to Myrtle Beach, SC where he met a whole new group of wonderful friends while working at the Sand Castle. He was made an Honorary Kentucky Colonel receiving a Humanitarian award for his services provided following Hurricane Hugo. Harry was a past member of Hillview Country Club and numerous bowling leagues. He was a Lifetime member of the Whiteland VFW and Greenwood American Legion. He enjoyed life to the fullest, he golfed, fished, worked puzzles, listened to music, played games and participated in numerous practical jokes with friends and family. He was a very special and unique person, everyone that knew and loved him would know that he would want us all to WATCH THAT TRAFFIC. Family will receive friends and family from 4-8 pm on Tuesday and from 10:00 am Wednesday until time of service at 11:00 am at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens and Funeral Home located at 1977 South State Road 135 Greenwood, IN 46143. Burial will follow with full military graveside rites.