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WILLIAM DENSIMORE LENNOX
Born: Dec 28, 1922
Date of Passing: Jul 02, 2019
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WILLIAM DENSIMORE LENNOX
December 28, 1922 - July 2, 2019
Bill leaves to mourn his passing, his children, Sydney (late Carl) Chihonik, William (Marilyn) Lennox and Alison (Rod) Olfert, as well as six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is survived by his sisters, Sheila and Barbara.
Dad lost his beloved Mable in 2010, after 59 years of marriage.
Bill was also predeceased by his parents, Bert and Florence Lennox, sisters, Valerie and Margaret, as well as his son-in-law Carl Chihonik.
Dad served his country in the Second World War. When he came home he began farming in the Vivian area for a number of years. Dad was a bear for work, and loved all the details of running a farm, taking care of cattle, and being outdoors for long hours.
Dad met and married the love of his life, Mable Beck Prouten, in 1951. They lived in Selkirk for a number of years, then in 1963, made Stony Mountain home for the next 50 years.
Dad was an avid outdoorsman and athlete. He won world records in swimming during his years in the army. As well, he was a waterski champion and ran the Selkirk waterski club for years. Bill was a downhill skier and taught Nancy Greene ski racing to many kids in the Stony area. Dad helped to build the pool in Stony Mountain at Pike's Peak and was a fundraiser and volunteer throughout the years it was in use.
Dad was not just an outdoor enthusiast, he embraced all aspects of it. He had a knowledge and passion for gardening. When he and Mom bought the house in Stony, it was pretty bare looking. He added on to the house and turned the yard into an oasis, orchard, and eden. Dad grew his own vegetables, grafted fruit trees, and made his own compost, long before it was trendy to do organic. He was ahead of his time. He had a thirst for knowledge that kept him reading until last year when his sight became too poor to see his beloved books.
Dad was able to be in his own home until just past his 90th birthday, when mild dementia made it unsafe for him to be alone. He then moved to Deer Lodge.
He commented on nearly every visit how much he appreciated the kind and loving staff, and the great meals. Coming from a foodie like Dad, that was high praise.
Dad spent his last week in Grace Hospital where he received the best of care. His passing was quiet, calm and gentle.
Dad lived large his entire life. He was the life of the party and the best storyteller you would ever meet. He could turn any story into an epic adventure, some of which could actually be believed. He had a vibrancy that was apparent and his zest and energy for living shone through in all he did.
He will be missed more than words can say.
Goodbye beloved dad, grampa
and great-grampa.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 06, 2019
Condolences & Memories (8 entries)
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Hey dad. We celebrated what would have been your 100th birthday in Port Aransas. We sprinkled some of your and mom's ashes. We picked seashells and checked out the jellyfish. We ate at the Crazy Cajun, just like we did 32 years ago. We love you and miss you. Thanks for memories of Texas. XO - Posted by: Ali and Rod (Daughter) on: Jan 01, 2023
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Thinking of you and missing you. Every day. Thankful for the memories of card games, work bees, plumbing stories, epic meals, and so much more. Love you. - Posted by: Ali (Daughter) on: Oct 12, 2022
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Missing you dad. - Posted by: Ali and Rod (Daughter) on: Jun 11, 2022
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The geese are heading south, and the weather is turning cool. Perfect wood cutting weather. I remember those days with you and mom. The roaring fires you'd build. Then with the snowfall, out to the ski hill. You loved being outdoors in any season. As a little girl, I remember Sunday morning skidoo rides to the bush for a fire and your famous toasted cheese sandwiches. Miss you dad. Love you. - Posted by: Ali Olfert (Daughter ) on: Oct 23, 2020
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Missing you so much dad. Thinking of you as all the fruit trees begin, and how we spent much of our childhood picking berries of all kinds. Days on the boat. Digging sand, peat and various trees from the road trips. Wood detail. Working bees. You in your 40 year old red shorts. Miss every moment. Miss you. Love Ali and Rod and Boo. - Posted by: Ali Olfert (Daughter) on: Jun 20, 2020
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Uncle Bill was always my hero. He was a “big game hunter in Africa”, a big fisherman somewhere in the world and my uncle who could always make me laugh when I was a little girl. The world is a sadder place without Uncle Bill, but when I think of him I will always smile. ❤️ Donna - Posted by: Donna Apperley (Niece) on: Jul 11, 2019
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Uncle Bill always kept us laughing. He was a great story teller and I never knew if the stories he told were true. For many years I believed he really was a sailor and yachtsman and had the hat to prove it so it must have been true. Uncle Bill was so very proud of his family and loved life. I’m so sorry to say that I had not visited with him for past few years after moving from the city. Our deepest condolences, we share your loss. - Posted by: June Graham (Niece) on: Jul 11, 2019
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Used to live in Stony and knew Bill & Mable. Syd & I were friends & neighbours in Stony many years ago. Bill was always cheerful and chose to nickname me "Linda Lee"... the Lee created by Bill. He loved chatting and always stopped to chat when I ran into him on his daily trip to the post office in Stony. Bill was his usual friendly self when I visited him one time in Deer Lodge along with Syd & Alison. So sorry to read about his passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you. - Posted by: Linda Dorosh (Viveiros) (Friend of Syd & Alison) on: Jul 07, 2019