EDWARD LEITH

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EDWARD LEITH January 24, 1906 - September 8, 1999 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our father and grandfather on Wednesday, September 8, 1999. Edward was associated with the University of Manitoba for over 70 years, first as a student having graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1928 and a Master of Science in 1929. He joined the University of Manitoba faculty in 1935 after postgraduate work at Yale University where he was involved in the first paleontological studies of the Ordivician rocks of Newfoundland. For years he taught introductory geology as well as courses in paleontology and stratigraphy with an enthusiasm and a skill that earned him the Dr. and Mrs. H.H. Saunderson Award for excellence in Teaching in 1972-72. Following his retirement in 1971, he was appointed Professor Emeritus and continued to lecture and popularize the subject of geology. In 1983 he was honoured by the University of Manitoba with an Outreach Award for his contributions to the public, students and teachers. Edward was a founding member of the Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature. His interest and contributions to the museum earned him an honorary life membership. His relationships with his friends, neighbours, colleagues and family were very important to him. He was predeceased by his granddaughter Katherine. He is survived by his four children, David (Eleanor), Marsha (George), Sally (Bob) and Judy (Erroll) and his grandchildren, Madeline, Matthew, Ruth, Andrew, Sean and LaShay. No service by Edwards request. Flowers are gratefully declined but if so desired, donations may be made in his memory to the Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature, 190 Rupert Street, Winnipeg, R3B 0N2. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 10, 1999