Poland, John Lawrence (Larry)
October 8, 1923 - March 30, 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved
father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle.
Larry passed away March 30, 2014 at the age of 90 years.
Larry was the eldest of four children born to Harold and Eileen Poland.
He lived with his parents and siblings on a farm east of Drumheller.
After completing high school in Drumheller Larry served one year in the
army near the end of World War 11. As a young man he also worked for
Green Construction and in the coal mines.
On March 12, 1949 Larry married Doris Lefley. They shared 63 years
together before her passing April 6, 2012. They had two children, Larry
Wayne and Colleen. Larry had 6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Larry and Doris lived on the farm soon after their marriage. They built
their home and later moved it to where it sits today.
Larry was also one of the first land owners to have and operate oil
and gas wells on his property.
Larry and Doris moved off the farm into Drumheller October 2002 due to
health issues, and in June 2003 Larry was moved into the Continuing Care
facility, where he resided until his passing.
Many thanks to the numerous people that always had time to chat with
him, give him a hug, tell him a joke, or just brighten his days. He
always had a smile for the nurses and staff members of
the Recreational Department.
There will be a Celebration of Larry's Life on Friday April 11, 2014
from 1pm-4pm at the Royal Canadian Legion in Drumheller. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made in Larry's memory to the Recreational
Department of Continuing Care at the Drumheller Hospital, 351- 9 street
NW, Drumheller, AB, T0J 0Y1.
