Glen McLeod

Glen McLeod Glen Stuart McLeod, late of Weyburn, SK passed away on August 15, 2022 at the age of 83 years. Glen was predeceased by his parents, Kathleen and Jim McLeod; in-laws Dorothy and Russ McFadden; brothers, Allan (Louise) McLeod, Donald McLeod; niece, Anne Mcleod Lawry; brothers and sisters-in-law: Maurice Reed, Harold Ward, Dorothy (Bob) Hack, Norma (Edgie) Halladay, Gail (Don) Neiszner; Joan Hall and Stanley McFadden. Glen is survived by his wife Lois; his children: Stuart (Tara) and family: Kaitlyn, Meagan, Lindsay; Joanne (Pete) and family: Emma (Kyle), Taylor, Blake; Donna (Kenton) and family Landon, Carson, Aiden, Kallen; Darcy (Sheila) and family, Jaxon and Jenna; his brother Norman (Carol) McLeod; sister Marjorie Reed; sisters and brothers-in-law: Shirley Ward, Doug Hall, Brenda (Danny) Klein, Marilyn (Doug) Hulbert, Fran (Kevin) Birrell; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. We have always referred to dad as having had at least 9 lives. He came through 1 hip replacement, 2 knee replacements, and 3 bouts of leukemia, which always seemed to be lurking around. Mom was dad's source of strength. Dad was our super hero and mom was his secret weapon. His armour was a Grainbelt Transport hat, jeans, a work shirt and a left glove with 2 fingers that were either folded down or cut right off. His super powers were his quiet and gentle, but determined, nature, killer one liners, and love and commitment to mom, us kids, and most of all to his 12 grandchildren who were his absolute pride and joy. Dad was born in the hills west of Maxim where he was raised with his 3 brothers, 1 sister, many neighbors and the huge McLeod clan. At the age of 9, dad acquired his most identifying characteristic. His 3 finger salute. He lost his 2 middle fingers in a piece of farm machinery. This began the development of his quiet determination as he figured out how to do anything despite missing 2 fingers. Dad honed his one liners on a pretty girl from Weyburn. At a dance at South Weyburn School, mom asked dad to dance. Dad's one liner response was "no". Luckily for us, his friends pushed him onto the dance floor. At the end of the night, dad offered to drive mom home. This led to many country drives to and from Weyburn, travelling to many a dance, with Uncle Donny and Howard Larsen tagging along in the back seat. 4 kids in 2 years came next. Stu, Joanne, and the twins, Donna and Darcy. Dad attended Temple school near Maxim, high school in Colgate, and Moose Jaw Technical School where he attained his certificates in welding and motor mechanics. While managing a service station, he also established the family trucking business known as Grainbelt Transport in 1972. This began the movement of grain by semi-trailer in the Weyburn area. A key purchase was his truck mounted grain Vacuvater. Dad used the vacuvator on farms, to assist in the cleanup of train derailments, and he even travelled to Prince Rupert, BC to assist in ship-to-ship grain transfer. It was the beginning of 50 years of skinned knuckles, long hours, and choice words. (which all the boys can attest to). Dad was never intimidated by a task or situation. He wouldn't back down or give up. Dad showed us, in his own quiet and unique way, the true definition of perseverance. Mom and dad decided to move the business to an acreage east of town. We grew up watching mom and dad create what would become the heart of our family. The farm. We all spent hours planting trees, picking weeds, and cutting grass and dad spent countless hours on the tractor cultivating and mowing. Blue skies, green grass, and yellow fields around a two-story farmhouse; That is our family home. When Kyle asked dad if he and Emma could have their wedding at the farm, dad felt so proud and said it sure was nice to know that someone else appreciated the place that was so important to him. Dad spent many hours maintaining the Weyburn Minor Hockey Bus. He drove the bus through any weather, icy roads, and a few rescue missions. One example is Dad leaving the house one early and cold winter morning to rescue the Red Wings after their bus had broken down on the highway. We all have a healthy respect for truck drivers and bus drivers because we know what they have to do to keep everyone else safe on the road. Dad was always ready to help anyone. From helping grandpa Russ, Uncle Stan, and Uncle Donny whenever help was needed on the farm to being part of the Weyburn Young Fellows Service Club, dad was there. We have read so many messages from people who remember dad giving them a hand with a mechanical problem, teaching them to drive a semi, or just sharing the latest news over a coffee at the shop.1994 was the start of what both mom and dad would say is their greatest joy; their Grandchildren. Grandpa Glen was so proud of each and everyone of them. If he had his way this celebration would be all about them and very little about him. Sitting amongst the grandkids listening to their stories and laughter was his favourite thing to do. Dad took great enjoyment in simple pleasures. Grabbing a slurpee or an Iced Capp while going for a drive to check the crops or to see what new developments were happening around town and he enjoyed the occasional whiskey if the company was right. There are so many stories to tell about our dad and we would love to tell them all. But, if there was something dad understood, it was timing. Dad received another tough diagnosis. A no win situation to be honest. But he did what he has always done. He took the next step. He gave it a shot. But, things did not turn out the way he had hoped they would. The last thing he wanted was to leave us all. That much we do know. But he knew the time was right. Glen Stuart McLeod is already missed and he will be missed at every birthday, every graduation, and every wedding. He will be missed every single day. But we know his love for us is boundless. Dad told mom of a time when he was looking up to the stars in the sky and he thought to himself, "There must be something bigger than me...... I don't know whether it is God but it is bigger and it is greater than me". Now, our super hero is an angel in our pocket. A Service of Remembrance was held on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from Knox Presbyterian Church, Weyburn, SK with Rev. Devon Pattemore officiating. A Private Family Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery, Weyburn, SK. Luncheon was held at the Knox Hall, 136 ~ 2nd Street NE, Weyburn, SK. For family and friends so wishing, charitable donations in memory of Glen may be made to the Leukemia Society, 1202 Centre Street SE, Suite 110, Calgary, AB, T2G 5A5 or the Allan Blair Cancer Clinic, 4101 Dewdney Avenue, Regina, SK, S4T 7T1. Arrangements were entrusted to RD Family Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Weyburn, SK (848-0333 ~ 1-888-848-0333). Expressions of sympathy to the family may be sent to our website at www.rdfuneralchapel.com "Honouring Life and Celebrating Memories".