Lenard Emile Vandermeulen

Lenard is survived by his children & grandchildren; Darcy (Leeann) & Darian & Averee; Darwin (Leah) & Sadie & Hunter; Karen Smith (Taylor) & Colten, Riley & Shaelen Smith, Braden Gittens; Amy Vandermeulen & Andrew & Matthew Vandermeulen-Sawchuk. Brothers, Eugene & Arthur; Sister, Arlene Toth. Predeceased by step-granddaughter, Nevada; sister, Emma Vandermeulen.

Born in Cypress River, MB, shortly after, moved to Saskatchewan. Eventually settled in Forget, SK with his parents and siblings. He went to Forget school to the age of 16 then stayed home to help on the family farm. Lenard was married in 1966, he started his family in 1967 and they moved to Manor, SK in 1970

Throughout the years, Lenard worked at various jobs but found his love for carpentry. He built and renovated many houses and he could build anything from wood . Lenard taught his children his woodworking skills and spent countless hours alongside them helping them learn.

Lenard moved to Carlyle in 2006 where he immediately built himself a shed to “tinker” in. He started fixing lawnmowers for anyone to keep himself busy but mainly he did it to interact and talk with people. Lenard enjoyed talking with anyone and loved having people stop in to see him.

Lenard had a huge heart and an endless amount of love and pride for all of his kids and his Grandkids. He would have the biggest smile anytime he was with his family. Lenard will be missed and forever loved by his children and grandchildren.

Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 7, 2017 in Our Lady of LaSalette Parish Cemetery, Forget, Saskatchewan.

If friends so wish, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Arrangements in care of the Orsted Funeral Home (Carlyle)