Leon Hartman

The family appreciates your presence at the service, however, for those who cannot be present, you are invited to join the Livestream provided by Holy Spirit Parish - https://www.faithproductions.ca/nov2024

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Leon Frank Hartman

Born: January 6, 1936 at Lafleche, SK

Departed this life: Peacefully with family at his side on October 30, 2024, in Saskatoon, SK

Leon is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Annabelle (Topola); Children: Lance (Marla) Hartman, Angela (Anthony) Shenher, Keith (Sheila) Hartman, Brian (Aileen) Hartman; Grandchildren: John (Nerine) Hartman, Jordan (Carly) Hartman, Clover Hartman; Monica (Jordan) Hunt, Matthew (Janelle Waslen) Shenher, Justine Shenher; Adam (Veronique) Hartman, Joseph (Nova) Hartman, Brianne Hartman, Bethany (Adam) Drzewiecki, Abigail Hartman (Garrett Toews); Maxamilian Hartman, Eric Hartman; Great-grandchildren: Gabriella; Wyatt, Silas, Emmett, Ruby; Bohdan, Brooklyn, Georgia; Draven; Kitana; Benedict; Sisters: Marlene Tait, Theresa (Gerry) Seidle; Foster brother: Lamont Kai; and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his parents: Joseph and Margaret Hartman; Siblings: Gertrude Campbell, Gerhardt Hartman.

Leon grew up on a farm west of Flintoft, SK adjacent to the original family homestead. He began his education at the Dorgan school on a hilltop a few miles west. In 1951 the family relocated to the present-day farmstead location at Flintoft where Leon began another chapter in his life. He attended high school in Assiniboia, loved community dances, met the love of his life Annabelle Topola from Lakenheath, SK, married in 1962 and started a family. While farming, he took classes in Assiniboia and Moose Jaw, working to become a better steward of the land, welder and accountant.

Leon was active in various community organizations: Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, local Flintoft Co-op, Limerick Home and School, Limerick Co-op, Assiniboia 4-H Club, Canadian Co-operative Implements Ltd., and on a national level the National Farmers Union. He was also instrumental in paving the highway from Limerick to Wood Mountain.

Leon loved his family, was strong in his faith, and shared his time, talent and treasure with the churches in many local communities. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus taking on many officer and leadership roles.

Leon lived the definition of neighbour: lending tools, stopping what he was doing when the neighbours’ equipment limped into the yard requiring a weld repair, willing to lend farm equipment, willing to show up to seed, spray, or harvest for any neighbour in distress, and plowing out their snow-laden driveway.

Prayers and donations in Leon’s name gratefully accepted by the Hospice at Glengarda, Saskatoon, SK (https://www.stpaulshospital.org/foundation/hospice/howtohelp.php)

‘So God Made a Farmer’ – Paul Harvey

https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/paulharveysogodmadeafarmer.htm

Information for the Celebration(s) of the Life of Leon Frank Dennis Hartman who passed away October 30, 2024 in Saskatoon, SK

Leon/Dad/Grandpa/Great Grandpa/Uncle Leon touched the lives of many.

The following opportunities have been arranged for all to gather, pray and celebrate. Please join us as you are able:

Thursday, November 7 @ 8:00 pm, Vigil/Prayers, Holy Spirit Church, Saskatoon, SK

Friday, November 8 @ 11:00 am, Funeral Mass, followed by lunch, Holy Spirit Church, Saskatoon, SK

Saturday, November 9 @ 10:00 am, Liturgy of the Word with Rite of Commital at Cemetery, followed by lunch, St George’s Catholic Church, Assiniboia, SK

More details to follow as they become available

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