Leonard Carl Skjonsberg

Our family is devastated to announce the passing of Leonard Carl Skjonsberg.

Leonard was born on his family farm to Jenny and Gus Skjonsberg on April 4, 1931. Leonard was the last surviving of six siblings. Leonard is lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Gale; daughters, Mona (Leonard) Johnson, Lorie (Greg) Bramall, and Linda (Trevor) Rudd; grandchildren, Janice Johnson, Robert (Nicci) Johnson, Nicole (Matt) Schenk, Amanda (Craig) Schisan, and Taylor Bramall (Austin Kalev); great-grandchildren, Laralynn (Stan) Hollingsworth, Teagan, Kaylin, Alissa, Cody, Lucas, Brycen, Blake, Everly, and Savanna; and great-great-grandchildren, Brynlee, Kesley, and Westan.

Leonard was very proud of his family. He never said I love you because he “more than loved you.”

Leonard was something to everyone, from a friend he met in the community, tractor pulling or dancing, a cousin, uncle, brother, grandpa, great-grandpa, great-great-grandpa, husband, father, and father-in-law. Leonard loved dancing, tractor pulling, visiting and story telling over a cup of warm coffee and was also known to enjoy a drink or two.

Leonard lived a full life of many adventures as a youngster, a long career in the oil field throughout the country, and enjoyed retirement at the farm. Leonard continued to do what he loved at the home they created right up until the time of his passing.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society. www.cancer.ca or STARS, www.stars.ca, in his honour.

As per Leonard’s wish, there will be no Funeral but please come join us for an informal coffee and visit at the Eckville Community Center on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM.