Leonard P. STRANDLUND

STRANDLUND, Leonard P. "Len" 1925 - 2009 Leonard Strandlund passed away in Calgary on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at the age of 83 years. Len was predeceased by his beloved wife Gladys on May 10, 2008. Len was born in Broadview, Saskatchewan on August 14, 1925, the eldest of the twin boys born to Charles and Katrina Strandlund. Len was one of four sons born on the family farm in Broadview, Saskatchewan. Dad was also known as "Poppie" and cherished the time he spent with his family, children, grandchildren and friends. He always made a point of lending a helping hand to everyone he knew. He loved being with people and enjoyed each and every day and was a very sociable person who cared about others. Len leaves to mourn, his daughter Linda, and son-in-law Grant Repp of Calgary, AB, and his son Gordon, and daughter-in-law Brenda Strandlund of Calgary, AB. "Poppie" leaves behind his beloved grandsons, Douglas Repp and his wife Julie; and Michael Repp of Calgary, AB; his two granddaughters, and three great-grandchildren, Christine Thompson, her husband Gerald and their son Van; Kelsey Cassels and her son Braydon, and her daughter Kayda. Len was predeceased by his youngest brother Roy Strandlund, and is survived by his eldest brother Ken Strandlund in Biggar, SK and by his twin brother Bertil Strandlund, in Victoria, B.C. Len has left behind many beloved nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, cousins and special friends. The family would like to thank the caregivers during the past six years at the McKenzie Towne Centre and the final years at Brentwood Care Centre. Those wishing to attend his Memorial Service are asked to join the family on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at Renfrew United Church located at 956 Radnor Avenue N.E. In lieu of flowers the family would ask that you send memorial tributes on behalf of Len to Renfrew United Church, 956 Radnor Avenue N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 5H5. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.mem.com . FOSTER'S GARDEN CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORIUM. Telephone: 403-297-0888 Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial. Published in the Calgary Herald from 2/5/2009- 2/6/2009