A MESSAGE FROM THE FAMILY

Len was born in Saint John NB. He grew up in Fort William ON (now Thunder Bay). After high school, Len joined the Bank of Montreal. He was with BMO in Selkirk MB when Len and Jo-Anne met in 1958. It was love at first sight. They married June 27, 1959. With BMO, Len and Jo-Anne lived in Selkirk, Morden MB, Swan River MB and Fort William. Once in Fort William, Len became employed with IDB/FBDB (now BDC). With FBDB, Len and Jo-Anne lived in Fort William, Saskatoon, Grande Prairie, Kenora ON, back to Grande Prairie, Edmonton and then Winnipeg. Len progressed at FBDB to senior management roles with increasing responsibility. After Len was bought out by FBDB in 1988, he and Jo-Anne moved back to Edmonton. Len worked for NorthWest Trust, Capital City Savings and Canadian Western Bank, as well as his own consulting business. He retired in his mid-60's. Len was a highly regarded banker. Len and Jo-Anne have 3 children. Len was very involved with his children, and was very proud of them. He also loved their spouses. There is nothing he would not have done for any of them. Jo-Anne's mother Mary lived with the family until 1971 when she moved to Winnipeg. Len had a very close relationship with his mother-in-law, Mary. She was the mother Len never had. Jo-Anne is very proud of the way Len was so kind to her mother. Len and Jo-Anne have 6 grandchildren. He spent much quality time with them. Each of them can remember how he played games and cards with them, as well as Grandpa's silly jokes. Mostly, though, they remember how much he loved them. Len was a 4-time cancer survivor. However, over the past few years, progressive dementia took away Len's independence and ability to care for himself. Jo-Anne provided Len's care in a superhuman manner until Len became too ill. He was admitted to hospital in June 2020, then long term care in August 2020. The family is grateful to Shepherd's Care Millwoods for the compassionate care provided. Jo-Anne was kissing Len's forehead and caressing him when he took his last breath. It is only fitting they were together at the moment he passed. Their love story will continue forever.

OBITUARY

Leonard Carl Holmstrom

July 17, 1936 – January 15, 2022

IN THE CARE OF

Hainstock's Funeral Home & Crematorium

Our Husband, Father and Grandfather Len passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his bride of over 62 years, Jo-Anne. He is survived by Jo-Anne; his children, Ken (Patti), Don (Christine) and Joan (Jeff); and his grandchildren, Jeff (Calley), Erik (Stephenie), Kathleen (Stefan), Adam, Hannah (Felix) and Madelaine. There is nothing he would not have done for them.

Len spent his working life in the banking industry working in various locations throughout the prairie provinces and NW Ontario for over 40 years.

Len made many friends wherever he went and wherever he lived and worked. Many fond memories were created over the years, usually over an evening of playing cards. His attempts at a witty remark will be missed by all.

Len loved all sports. He grew up boxing, playing football and curling in Thunder Bay. In later years, he continued enjoying those sports and hockey as a spectator but kept on golfing and curling for as long as he could. He also loved puttering in the garden with Jo-Anne, taking great pride in the yearly harvest and the roses he grew.

The family is grateful to Shepherd's Care Millwoods for the compassionate and professional care provided over the past 18 months.

Due to circumstances of Covid-19, a small celebration of life for immediate family and invited guests will be held on January 29, 2022 at 11:00 am MST. A livestream link set up through Hainstock’s Funeral Home can be viewed at dignitymemorial.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories or Shepherd's Care Foundation.

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