Obituary of Leonard Elvinus Hestad

Leonard Hestad July 20, 1918 - November 14, 2014 Leonard was predeceased by his parents Christian and Amalia Hestad, his four brothers and seven sisters, his first wife Edith (mom) in 1980, his second wife Lillian in 2008, daughter in law Brenda Hestad and grandson Jason Hestad. He leaves to mourn his loving family: Lionel (Sandra) Hestad of Armstrong, BC, Glenda Hestad of Red Deer and Brad Hestad of Castor; grandchildren Melanie (Wes) Litt and their son Eamon of Calgary, Chris (Niesha) of Edmonton, Matt (Gillian) of Lethbridge, Emilea Clinton of Red Deer, Laynie Clinton of Chongqing, China, Jasmine (Kyle) Sprackman of Beaumont and Jeremy (Brittany Shaw) of Red Deer; as well as other family and friends. Leonard was born and raised on a farm near Lake Alma, Saskatchewan. After his parents died, at the age of 18, he assumed responsibility for the family farm and persevered through much adversity to make a living and support his family. He married Edith Slater on July 11, 1949. They had 3 children, Lionel, Glenda and Brad. They remained on the farm until 1975 at which time they retired to Estevan, Saskatchewan. Edith passed away in 1980. Leonard later married Lillian and spent many happy years travelling through Saskatchewan and to many other places. They lived in Estevan, Rose Valley and finally Weyburn, Saskatchewan. Leonard had numerous interests including trapping, hunting, fishing, and taxidermy. He loved to dance and listen to and play “old time” music. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and playing cards. He liked to bake his own bread and making lefse was a tradition he lovingly shared with his children and grandchildren. His colorful stories and his sense of humor will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. A memorial service will be held for Leonard on the prairies which he loved in the summer of 2015.