LENNARD GORDON OLSON -

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LENNARD GORDON OLSON 1945 - 2004 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our husband, father and grandpa, Lennard Olson on June 8, 2004 at the age of 59 years. He is survived by his loving wife Evelyn; and his two sons, Leslie (fiancee Kim Hindmarsh), Darcy (Diane) and his precious grandson Nolan; Lens brother George Olson (Delores) of Saskatoon; his two sisters Jean Babitzke of Medicine Hat and Shirley Harris of Glenboro, MB; and numerous other in-laws Jean and Gus Kamke, Mary and Archie Macleod, Ed and Judy Teplyski, Dan Teplyski and Rosanne Farmer. Len also leaves numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and great friends that live throughout Canada. Len will be sadly missed, but not forgotten, he will be forever in our hearts. Len was predeceased by his father William Olson (October 1956), his mother Ruth Olson (August 1973), brother-in-law Darrel Harris (October 1999) and brother-in-law John Babitzke (August 1990), father-in-law John Teplyski (March 1985) and mother-in-law Mary Teplyski (March 1992). Len was born in Russell, MB, on April 2, 1945 and was raised and worked around the area until 1967 when he came to Winnipeg. Thats where he met Evelyn Teplyski and were married August 23, 1969. Len took a mechanics course in 1969 to 1970 at Red River Community College. He worked as a mechanic from 1970 to 1992. Then he took a woodworking course from 1992 to 1993 and worked in that field until his illness with cancer in December, 2001. Len was involved with scouting from 1981 to 1992 while his sons were growing up. He thoroughly enjoyed working with the Beavers and Cubs. He was a leader with the 95th Pequis Group at Grace Lutheran Church. Len loved working with wood and did numerous projects for his family and friends. He always gave a helping hand to anyone that needed help and did it very happily. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all of Lens many relatives and friends, who called and visited him at the hospital and at home. We would also like to express our sincere thanks for all the support that we got from the family and friends during this trying time. Sincere thanks to the nurses and doctors in the St. Boniface Hospital and Riverview Health Centre for the wonderful care they gave Len. With their wonderful care it made it easier on the family. They all were very caring and always there to make Lens last days as comforting as possible. We cant thank them enough. Lens honorary pallbearers are Mitch and Marlyn Harasymchuk, Len Shumski and Liz Ollinik, John and Joyce Persovitch, John and Mary Czechowski (Belleville, ON), Maurice and Linda Sobry (Kamploops, BC) and Hughie Hynes and Stella Hryb. Pallbearers are Wayne Harris, Ken Olson, Ed Olson, David Kamke, Darrel Makarchuk and Johnny Teplyski. Service in Lennards memory will be held on Saturday, June 12 at 10:00 a.m., in the chapel of Glen Eden Funeral Home, 4477 Main St., with viewing one hour prior. Interment in Glen Eden Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to CancerCare Manitoba or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to: GLEN EDEN FUNERAL HOME 4477 MAIN STREET 338-7111 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolences at www.gleneden-mb.ca

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 11, 2004