RICHMOND, Leonard Henry
February 4, 1930 - February 21, 2013
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard Henry Richmond on February 21, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Leonard was 83 years of age. Leonard was born at Rumsey on February 4, 1930 to Stella and Robert Richmond. He took his schooling in the Rumsey area staying with his Grandma and Grandpa Richmond while attending Stonehenge School. Leonard worked on the family farm until 1953 when he moved with his parents to Brooks and started working for a plumber. In 1956, Leonard moved to Calgary and worked on construction building roads. In 1959, Len moved back to Rumsey and worked at Sheperd’s Garage for a short time. Then he started work at the Sam Raskin Farm, later being known as Triple “R” Farms. Leonard was the Farm Manager for ten years until the farm was sold. During that time on February 3, 1966, Leonard Married Eleanor Leonhardt of Verdant Valley. They had three children, Robert, Kenneth, and JoAnne. In 1976 they built their home on a quarter of land that he purchased from Mrs. Engel years before. Also that year Leonard started to work for Bondar’s Plumbing in Trochu where he worked until 1986. He then returned to farming and raising cattle. Over the years Leonard enjoyed building, carpentry, fixing machinery, gardening, cooking and bird watching, especially waiting each spring for the return of the Canada Geese. He enjoyed when family and friends stopped for coffee and his favorite tradition was Christmas Eve at the Richmond’s. Leonard was predeceased by his parents, Stella and Robert Richmond, and his brother, Tom Richmond. Leonard leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Eleanor, son Robert (Angela) of Stettler, son Kenneth (Tara) of Drumheller, and daughter, JoAnne of Rumsey. Three grandchildren: Vannessa, Meah and Cadynce Richmond. Leonard is also survived by; his sister, Laura (John) Griffith of Drumheller, sister-in-law, Jean Richmond of Trochu, brother-in-law, Ron (Helen) Leonhardt of Drumheller, sister-in-law, Shirley (Frank) Davidson of Red Deer, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Leonard was a caring husband, father and grandfather and will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. Funeral services for Leonard Richmond will be held Thursday from the Rumsey Community Hall on February 28, 2013 at 2:00 P.M., interment to follow at the Rumsey Cemetery. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to S.T.A.R.S. Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Homes are in care of the arrangements (403 823 2666).
