Vern Edward Mcleod

May 1, 1950 – August 13, 2020

Vern Edward McLeod, peacefully passed away August 13, 2020 at the age of 70, with his wife Lynn by his side. Vern is survived his loving wife Lynn, of 23 years, his brothers Larry (Nat) and Alvin (Lynne), his children Leigh-Anna, Eryne (Mark), Kyle (Mikelah) and Chelsey (Bryan), and many grandchildren, as well as many extended family and friends. Vern was predeceased by his parents Florence (Brownell) and Melville McLeod.

Vern was born May 1

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, 1950 in Carmangay, Alberta. He grew up a country boy and has always been known as a true cowboy. His parents were some of the first people to bring Charolais cattle from France and Vern often recalled raising and showing their prize cattle.

Horses, roping and playing a guitar was his passion and nothing was impossible. He mastered them all; from raising and training Quarter Horses, to rodeo, teaching roping clinics, getting together with friends for a music jam session, there was nothing he couldn’t accomplish. He had a love for the outdoors and surrounding himself with people.

Vern was also a very handy man and worked in construction as a crane and cat operator prior to starting his career in the Calgary Fire Department. He served with the Fire Department for 22 years and retired in 2010 as a Lieutenant. Not one to sit around, Vern continued to work part time as a Safety Inspector in the Oil and Gas industry.

Vern spent his time using his incredibly talented skills to build himself a wonderful life with the people he loved, including building his dream house, barn, large work shop, and roping arena that he used for teaching many people the fine sport of roping. He was always ready with his guitar to sing songs for everyone who visited and was incredibly talented in the kitchen. He would create new recipes all the time and was very well known for his delicious pancakes.

Vern soon found the beach life and enjoyed spending time at their Mexico condo. Vern’s zest for adventure was plentiful, from quading to deep sea fishing, whaling watching and body surfing. He was everyone’s friend and sidekick.

Celebration of Life in Honour of Vern E. McLeod

Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 1 pm

Location:

McLeod Ranch

Details:

Celebration will start promptly at 1 pm

Please sign the registration book upon arrival

Be prepared for the weather as this is an outdoor event

Seating Space is limited with minimal parking area

Zoom live streaming will also be available

Due to health restrictions, please note the following:

Bring your own lawn chair, mask (if you wish to wear one) as well your drink of choice as we will be raising our glasses in a salute to Vern.

Please confirm by emailing

vernsjourney@gmail.com

,  whether you will be attending in person or over Zoom.  Include in the email every person’s full name and phone numbers (AHS requirement). An email response with directions to the property will be sent on Friday. Zoom session instructions will be included.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made out to:

Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Society, 2234 – 30 Ave NE, Calgary, AB  T2E 7K9

The family would also like to express their gratitude to the Doctors, Surgeons and Nurses of the Foothills Hospital ICU that took wonderful care of Vern. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Vern Edward Mcleod, please visit our flower store.